Compiled by librarians at the Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Public Library, these selections are hand-picked for teachers to use with their students.
Chicago Public Schools
This list of print and online resources selected by the Chicago Public Schools [link to partner profile] Department of Libraries is targeted for use with 3rd and 8th graders to introduce students to important figures and events in Chicago history. [CPS Burnham Booklist - PDF]
Chicago Public Library
The influence of Daniel Burnham can be seen today in cities and buildings around the world. This list offers recommended readings organized by topic and age level that are available at the Chicago Public Library [link to partner profile] for introducing students to Burnham’s work.
[CPL Burnham Booklist - PDF]
Online Exhibits
The Plan of Chicago:
A Regional Legacy
Learn about the Plan—the conditions that prompted it, the major recommendations, its implementation and its legacy in this highly illustrated booklet available for download or on-line viewing.
Feature Resources
The Plan of Chicago
The online Encyclopedia of Chicago has a wealth of information including a fully digitized copy of the Burnham Plan.
The Columbian Exposition
Explore Daniel Burnham’s vision of an ideal city with an interactive map of the World’s Fair of 1893.
Who is Metro Joe?
Think you know Chicago and the 'burbs? Play this online game that challenges your knowledge of the Chicago region.
Educational Programs
In and After School (K–16)
Schools and universities throughout the region are developing events and projects during the Burnham Plan Centennial.