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Teach about immigration in a fun way with a field trip to the Swedish American Museum. In the replica Swedish farmhouse (or stuga), they can milk a cow and bring in firewood. On a 20-ft. immigrant steamship, they can learn about immigration to America and pioneer life in a log cabin. See clothes from the past, discover “push and pull” reasons for immigrating, and more. Tours and activities for older students are also available.
supports classroom learning in:
Social Studies, Art.
topics covered:
Immigration, European History, European Art, Multiculturalism.
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Swedish American Museum
The Swedish American Museum has an exhibit gallery with 4 exhibits each year, and a permanent exhibit focusing on immigration to Chicago in the late 1800s. The third floor is home to the Brunk Children’s Museum, where exciting activities let children experience immigration firsthand.
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Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 10AM-4PM, Sat.-Sun. 11AM-4PM.
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Multicultural Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Multiculturalism is a situation in which all the different cultural or racial groups in a society have equal rights and opportunities, and none is ignored or regarded as unimportant.
English is not the official language of the United States. However, it’s the de facto national language. One out of five people living in the United States can speak a language other than English in the home. The top five languages spoken at home by people over the age of 5 are English, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.
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Teach about immigration in a fun way with a field trip to the Swedish American Museum. In the replica Swedish farmhouse (or stuga), they can milk a cow and bring in firewood. On a 20-ft. immigrant steamship, they can learn about immigration to America and pioneer life in a log cabin. See clothes from the past, discover “push and pull” reasons for immigrating, and more. Tours and activities for older scouts are also available.
supports classroom learning in:
Social Studies, Art.
topics covered:
Immigration, European History, European Art, Multiculturalism.
INFO
ABOUT
Swedish American Museum
The Swedish American Museum has an exhibit gallery with 4 exhibits each year, and a permanent exhibit focusing on immigration to Chicago in the late 1800s. The third floor is home to the Brunk Children’s Museum, where exciting activities let children experience immigration firsthand.
contact info
Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 10AM-4PM, Sat.-Sun. 11AM-4PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Multicultural Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Multiculturalism is a situation in which all the different cultural or racial groups in a society have equal rights and opportunities, and none is ignored or regarded as unimportant.
English is not the official language of the United States. However, it’s the de facto national language. One out of five people living in the United States can speak a language other than English in the home. The top five languages spoken at home by people over the age of 5 are English, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.
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Teach about immigration in a fun way with a field trip to the Swedish American Museum. In the replica Swedish farmhouse (or stuga), they can milk a cow and bring in firewood. On a 20-ft. immigrant steamship, they can learn about immigration to America and pioneer life in a log cabin. See clothes from the past, discover “push and pull” reasons for immigrating, and more. Tours and activities for older students are also available.
supports classroom learning in:
Social Studies, Art.
topics covered:
Immigration, European History, European Art, Multiculturalism.
INFO
ABOUT
Swedish American Museum
The Swedish American Museum has an exhibit gallery with 4 exhibits each year, and a permanent exhibit focusing on immigration to Chicago in the late 1800s. The third floor is home to the Brunk Children’s Museum, where exciting activities let children experience immigration firsthand.
contact info
Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 10AM-4PM, Sat.-Sun. 11AM-4PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Multicultural Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Multiculturalism is a situation in which all the different cultural or racial groups in a society have equal rights and opportunities, and none is ignored or regarded as unimportant.
English is not the official language of the United States. However, it’s the de facto national language. One out of five people living in the United States can speak a language other than English in the home. The top five languages spoken at home by people over the age of 5 are English, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.
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