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Metro Joe Guide Table of Contents |
Chapter 1: You Are Here
This chapter introduces students to the geography
of the Chicago region and provides activities that help them explore their
communities.
- Where in the world are we?
- Which map works best?
- Mental maps
- Neighborhood Survey
- Mapping the neighborhood
Chapter 2: Datapalooza
Students learn about the people who live in the Chicago
region.
- The Chicago region: A date with data
- The Chicago region: Comparing data
- Communicating data
- Coming to Chicago
- Migration and Immigration: Movin' on
- Crystal Ball: The Chicago region in 2030
Chapter 3: Investing in Our Future
This chapter engages students in the real world issues
of getting a job, finding a home and establishing economic independence.
- Summer job, anyone?
- What ate my paycheck?
- Dollars and sense
- What do you do for a living?
- How do I get a mortgage?
- Household
income
Chapter 4: Transportation in the Chicago Region
Students consider transportation choices and create
incentives to increase the number of drivers who carpool or take public
transportation. They estimate the cost of alternative forms of transportation
and learn about Chicago's role as a major transportation center.
- How did I get here?
- It's cheaper to be a backseat driver
- You can lead a horse to water, but can you make him take the bus?
- Planes, trains and automobiles
- You be the developer
Chapter 5: Community Planning
Students explore community development issues from
different points of view.