| | New School Programs | The GSC now offers programs for schools with a variety of fun and unique geography related activities including the GeoSphere, a 20 foot globe where students learn about the world from the inside out, and the Giant Floor Map Kit, a one-of-a-kind, interactive map in two layers—a physical base map and 50 overlying state puzzle pieces. Click "School Programs" above for more information.
|  | | Calling All Teachers! | The Fishman Prize for Superlative Classroom Practice is awarded annually to a select group of public school teachers who demonstrate exceptionally effective teaching with students from high-poverty communities. Each winner is recognized with a $25,000 award and the opportunity to collaborate with other winners during an at-home summer residency that culminates in the publication of a short paper on the practice of effective teaching. For application details please click the link below.
The Fishman Prize |
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Welcome
to the
Geographic Society of Chicago
Founded in 1898, we are interested in everything geographic--from geography education in Illinois to volcanic eruptions in Iceland.
We are geographers, teachers, students, and interested members of the public. Join us. There is something for everyone.
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In 1911, the GSC helped to champion the preservation of one of Illinois' most majestic natural wonders, Starved Rock State Park. 101 years later the park is now at risk... "On December 15, the LaSalle County Zoning Board voted unanimously to recommend giving Mississippi Sand, LLC a special use permit to mine directly adjacent to Starved Rock State Park. The proposed mine project will mine for frac sand, which is sand used to enlarge openings during oil and natural gas extraction.
Starved Rock State Park and the rare brackish wetland areas in and around the proposed mine are listed in Illinois' Natural Area Inventory and have been designated as high quality natural communities to be protected. These areas provide valuable habitat for a wide array of plant and animal life that will be directly and indirectly impacted by the noise, pollution, and constant activity generated by the mine. The mine also has the potential to significantly alter the hydrology of the area.
LaSalle County's natural areas and Starved Rock are unique assets that not only offer a chance to experience Illinois's natural heritage but are also a strong economic engine for the County as well. Over two million people visit Starved Rock State park each year providing the county businesses with customers and local governments with revenues." Now is the time for action. Help us keep the park alive and healthy. Save Starved Rock!
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