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\nThe Rise of Railroads: Illinois\n

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\nRailways not only cross the US, but they are also intertwined with the history of America. Using a timeline format, individuals explore the connections between major events in American history—such as the Civil War—and the rise of the...\n
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\nLost Illinois History\n

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\nYoung scholars discuss \"The Trail of Tears,\" why it happened, what it is, and where it began and ended. They work in groups to complete a reading section and answer a series of questions then share the answers with the class. Students...\n
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\nAmerican Journeys: Learn About Illinois\n

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\nFourth graders explore the state of Illinois. They use maps and research the state of Illinois. Students track their trip through the state and they create a travel narrative of their journey. Students use maps to identify geographical...\n
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\nBringing Illinois into the Curriculum\n

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\nLearners of all ages are introduced to the geography of Illinois. Depending on the grade level, they participate in different activities which allow them to discover Illinois in the past and present. They examine the animals and...\n
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\n\"Furbearers\n\n
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\nFurbearers of Illinois\n

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\nStudents study fur bearing animals of Illinois. They research a specific furbearer (it's habitat, diet, current hunting regulations regarding the animal, conservation organizations that help the animal, etc.) and give a presentation on...\n
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\nLesson Plan on World War II: Illinois Role-The 33rd Infantry Division\n

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\nStudents complete several creative writing assignments regarding the 33rd Infantry Division of Illinois, which was active during World War II. They discuss how this war brought about changes in the state of Illinois and specifically,...\n
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\nExploration of Prehistoric Peoples of Illinois\n

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\nEighth graders begin their examination of the prehistoric period in Illinois. As a class, they discuss the role of archaeology in history and how it helps learn more about native peoples. After examining each period, they develop their...\n
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\nIllinois' Habitats Happening\n

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\nStudents use the scientific inquiry method to examine the ecosystems and biomes in Illinois. Using the characteristics of a local habitat, they identify the best conditions for an ecosystem to survive and how a slight change can damage...\n
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\nEvery Day Edit - Illinois Statehood\n

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\nFor this editing learning exercise, pupils correct grammatical mistakes in a short paragraph about Illinois Statehood. The errors range from punctuation, spelling, grammar, and capitalization.\n
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\nExploring Adlai E. Stevenson II\n

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\nFifth graders research work to research six areas in the life of Adlai E. Stevenson II: His Early life, Governor of Illinois, Campaigns for president, Ambassador to the UN, famous quotes, later years. They create a supply of notecards...\n
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\nLesson 28: Introduction to Illinois Government\n

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\nFourth graders research and compare the United States and Illinois Governments. They play the game Who Wans To Be A Millionaire.\n
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\nIllinois Pension Obligations\n

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\nImpress upon your young citizens and economists the issues at stake with underfunded pension plans, which are projected to cut into very important areas of investment, such as education, in order to fund the appropriate liabilities. This...\n
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\nAfrican American Life in the Nineteenth Century\n

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\nMiddle schoolers read about the life and work of John and Mary Jones. Using primary source documents, they draw conclusions about their role in the abolistionist movement. They also examine artifacts from their lives and analyze their...\n
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\nPrairie Poetry\n

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\nNinth graders take note of the ways in which word choice, rhythm, language and narrative voice, as well as point of view in a poem can be used to evoke a time and place. They use their insights to create a poem of their own.\n
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\nAerial Photography\n

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\nEleventh graders compare the artistic values of Terry Evans' photography with LandSAT images and other images made for purely scientific, government and commercial purposes. They consider the artistic choices made in aerial photography.\n
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\nWhere the Buffalo Roam\n

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\nSecond graders explore what life in the Chicago area was like hundreds of years ago. They discuss how settlers impacted the environment, and why there are no longer herds of buffalo in the Chicago area today. They read an article and...\n
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\nRock River Watershed\n

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\nStudents discover what a watershed is and which one they live in. Using the internet, they research why watersheds are important to an ecosystem and how to keep them from getting polluted. They use a map to locate various items within a...\n
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\nIllinois Entice Spoken Here\n

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\nEighth graders name a prairie animal when their name is called for attendance each day. They read books about Illinois or related topics. At present we have read Illinois, A Rookie Read About Geography Book by Allan Fowler.\n
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\nShe Sells Sea Shells in Illinois??\n

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\nSecond graders sorted shells first by methods they thought appropriate and then were instructed on the scientific method of classification by univalve and bivalve. Students then sorted paper shells as a method of assessing knowledge. It...\n
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\nBiodiversity in Illinois-Pond Habitats\n

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\nSecond graders construct a pond habitat in the classroom using a small swimming pool partially filled with water, real cattails, a tree log adjoining, and plastic animal life appropriate to a pond setting. They examine the frog in detail...\n
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\nRESPONSIBILITIES OF OFFICE\n

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\nStudents make an organizational chart. They show the relationship of power in the executive branch of the Illinois state government. They include the responsibilities of each office and define the roles and responsibilities of top...\n
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\nIllinois Endangered Species- Bald Eagle and River Otter Finger Puppets\n

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\nIn this endangered species worksheet, students follow directions to color black-lined pictures of a bald eagle and a river otter. They cut out the pictures to make finger puppets of these species, which are endangered in the state of...\n
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\nSoil Stories\n

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\nTenth graders collect and analyze soil samples and extrapolate the characteristics needed to support different types of plant life. They research different types of prairie soil and how it supports plant and animal life.\n
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\nSedimentary Rocks\n

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\nSedimentary rocks are the building blocks of this geology lesson. In it, learners discover what sedimentary rocks are and how they form. They understand the differences between the major sedimentary rock varieties and learn what types of...\n
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