CHICAGO: Social Studies
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The Field Museum ranks
among the world’s foremost museums of
natural sciences. Established in 1893, it houses
more
than 9 acres of exhibits consisting of world-renowned
collections of more than 19 million artifacts
and specimens.
Lincoln Park Zoo houses more than 1,000
mammals, birds and reptiles, including endangered
species,
from almost every part of the world. Major exhibits
include the Large Mammal Area, the Antelope and
Zebra Area, the Penguin Seabird House, the
McCormick Bird
House, the Kovler Lion House and the Helen Brach
Primate House. Other notable features include
the Children’s Zoo and Zoo Nursery; the
Sea Lion Pool; and the Farm-in-the-Zoo, a 5-acre
replica
of a working Illinois farm.
John G. Shedd Aquarium exhibits
more than 8,000 freshwater and marine animals
representing more
than 650 species
in approximately 200 naturalistic settings. The
Oceanarium is said to be the largest indoor mammal
marine pavilion
in the world and contains Beluga whales, and
Pacific White-sided dolphins. From awe-inspiring
whales,
frolicking sea otters and lively penguins to
streamlined sharks and exotic eels, Shedd Aquarium
is home to
a myriad of fascinating, colorful aquatic animals.
Museum of Broadcast
Communications contains a vast library of historic
television
and radio programs and commercials as well as
a Radio Hall of Fame. The MBC Kraft Television
Center
offers
visitors the opportunity to anchor a newscast
and purchase videotape of the show. Vintage televisions
and radios are on display, as are the puppets
from
Edgar Bergen’s “The Charlie McCarthy
Show”.
Museum of Science
and Industry The museum is
a reconstruction of the Palace of Fine Arts from
the 1893 Columbian
Exposition. It contains exhibits of applied sciences,
engineering and industry in 75 major exhibition
halls spanning 15 acres.
Henry Crown Space
Center and Omnimax Theatre The theater
shows 70-millimeter films on a 76-foot-diameter
aluminum paneled screen that is 5-stories high.
More than 70 speakers behind the screen enable
sound to emanate from the section of the screen
on which film action occurs.
Sears Tower Skydeck is
the USA’s tallest building!
You’ll see the best view and best overview
of Chicago. At 1353 feet, the Skydeck is the
highest observatory in Chicago. The view is amazing!
You
can see 40-50 miles on a clear day. Imagine seeing
Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin, just
by walking around the Skydeck.
Six Flags Great America This 300-acre park
features twelve world class roller coasters,
four water
rides, restaurants, shops, theaters and original
show productions.
Highlights include Superman Ultimate Flight,
Batman the Ride, Space Shuttle America and
Viper, and Hurricane
Harbor (a Carribean-themed waterpark next
door with 25 major waterslides and wave pool). |
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