This History Fair
thing is so much. I don't understand it, or the point of it. I can't think of a subject that relates to Chicago that I want to do. Honestly I won't do anything I don't want to do. Blah blah blah "sometimes in life you have to do things you don't want to do" said Mr derpty derp. Money also doesn't make you happy (sarcasm). Can't I just research something I want to? Even though it is not related to Chicagos history? I can present it to the class instead of at history fair. Or I can sneak into history fair and then they can just kick me out once they notice me. Whatever makes you more happy. Nothing in Chicago interrests me except for the art/architecture but when I search that I get like 30 documents. I would be better off on google.
Maybe instead of going to this History fair thing we could have our own at GCHS. It could be "GCHS's World Hisotry Fair". Then I can, and other people can, research a topic that actualy intrests them! For example I want to do the history of Origami. If I was aloud to do that I can 100% gurantee that my project would be jaw dropping.
Let's be honest. Chicago is only known as the windy city with great pizza. Maybe that is my problem. That is all I see in Chicago. There is nothing there that you MUST see before you die or you never lived. Chicago is just plain old boring Chicago.
Hahahaha Joe, I agree!! This project stresses me out so much but hopefully it'll get better (:
ReplyDelete"Let's be honest. Chicago is only known as the windy city with great pizza. Maybe that is my problem. That is all I see in Chicago. There is nothing there that you MUST see before you die or you never lived. Chicago is just plain old boring Chicago."
ReplyDeleteThis is why we do the History Fair. With such a close-minded view of a city you live 50 miles from, History Fair should help you see that it is FAR more than how you described it. If you want to look at art/architecture that is a GREAT topic. Chicago INVENTED the skyscraper! We built a thriving city FROM NOTHING! We are KNOWN for our architecture! The first skyscraper ever built STILL STANDS IN CHICAGO!!!! I strongly urge you to approach this project with an open mind and I'm confident you will find something interesting. If you're struggling, reach out to Greenswag, Ms. Pleviak, or myself - that is what we're here for.
Michelle, thank you for your optimistic view on this project. Research in the beginning is overwhelming and stressful because you don't really know what's going to turn up. Stick with it and all will become clear.