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Edison Middle School, Champaign, Illinois

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Title
Edison Middle School, Champaign, Illinois
Description
Champaign High school was located at 306 W. Green St. for 42 years (opened in 1914) until 1957, when it became Edison Junior High. The building’s architectural style is described as “Imposing Greek” beaux arts classical revival. Constructed of Bedford stone, the building also features brick work with tapestry design in dark brown color with terra cotta cornices. There are decorated classical motifs around the top of the structure. The building was designed by Spencer and Temple.
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • Urban Treasure Hunt  
  • Introduction of Artifacts as a Primary Source  
  • How We Learn About Communities  
  • A Personal Primary Source Shoebox  
Learning Standards
  • 18 Social Systems  
  • 16 History  
Author or Creator
Mike Marassa, Edison Middle School, Champaign, Illinois.  
Other Contributors
  • S. Odom  
  • E. Fleming  
  • J. Van Ness  
Subject / Keywords
  • Education  
  • Champaign (Ill.)  
  • Buildings  
  • Schools  
Temporal Coverage
2004
Collection Publisher
Edison Middle School, Champaign, Illinois
Rights
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Resource Identifier
Edison
Collection Title
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
Collection
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
TitleEdison Middle School, Champaign, Illinois
DescriptionChampaign High school was located at 306 W. Green St. for 42 years (opened in 1914) until 1957, when it became Edison Junior High. The building’s architectural style is described as “Imposing Greek” beaux arts classical revival. Constructed of Bedford stone, the building also features brick work with tapestry design in dark brown color with terra cotta cornices. There are decorated classical motifs around the top of the structure. The building was designed by Spencer and Temple.
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • Urban Treasure Hunt  
  • Introduction of Artifacts as a Primary Source  
  • How We Learn About Communities  
  • A Personal Primary Source Shoebox  
Learning Standards
  • 18 Social Systems  
  • 16 History  
Author or CreatorMike Marassa, Edison Middle School, Champaign, Illinois.  
Other Contributors
  • S. Odom  
  • E. Fleming  
  • J. Van Ness  
Subject / Keywords
  • Education  
  • Champaign (Ill.)  
  • Buildings  
  • Schools  
Temporal Coverage2004
Collection PublisherEdison Middle School, Champaign, Illinois
RightsCopyright Not Evaluated
Resource IdentifierEdison
Collection TitleTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
CollectionTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

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