Educator Resources
The West Chicago City Museum is proud to offer these resources to educators of all kinds. Below are our current offerings, but if you’re looking for something specific, please contact us.
Traveling Trunks
The West Chicago City Museum offers a number of trunks that can be loaned out to educators.
Digital Mini Kits
These kits are housed entirely online. The purpose of these kits is to supplement your regular curriculum with fun activities that reinforce the concepts taught, while at the same time exposing students to the history of West Chicago.
In-classroom programs
Traveling programs have been developed for school or youth groups and comply with state school curriculum guidelines and Boy Scout badge requirements. We can also host your group here in the museum for any of these programs.
History Explored through Art
History Explore through Art (heART) is a fun and exciting interdisciplinary approach to West Chicago's history. Students are exposed to local history, art history + contemporary art, art-making processes, and creative self-expression. Lessons are grouped by age-level and can be adapted for use with a variety of media.