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Lesson 8: Early History of Illinois/Dual Timeline

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars, in groups, research and pretend as if they are interviewing a Mississippian child. They come up with three questions to ask to research their culture.
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Mining and Safety in Illinois

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students answer questions that are related to factors that determine the type of mining used? They are able to answer questions after reading the assignment. Some questions that are asked: Briefly describes the steps of surface mining....
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ILLINOIS HISTORY HOW TO SEARCH THE INTERNET

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use the internet to search for pictures about historical events and then use those pictures for a timeline game
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Prairie Settlement

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students make a decision for site selection for a farm during the 1840s in the Midwest. They build research and writing skills by recording the information used for analysis in a chart and as diary entries.
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The Underground Railroad and the I & M Canal in Illinois

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners, in groups, discuss the Underground Railroad, then fill out a worksheet.
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Taxonomy

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students work together to identify groups of endangered animals. Using a pamphlet, they group the pictures according to specific criteria and cut the pictures out and color them. They place the animals in the correct habitat and share...
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Making Connections Activity: Seeing Connections Among Works of Art

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students view images from fine and decorative art galleries in the Museumlink Illinois website. They make connections regarding theme, mood, or emotional expression. They present their findings orally and display their images.
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Heartfelt/Handmade Activities: Genre Painting

For Teachers K - 8th
Students examine genre painting. They explore the Illinois State Museum website, identify how genre paintings were composed, analyze the activities of an Illinois farm in the 1850s, and create a genre painting of current everyday...
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Sedimentary Rocks

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover how sedimentary rocks form. They identify different examples of sedimentary rocks. They also discover what types of rocks are in Illinois soil.
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Be a River Pioneer!

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students role-play as pioneers in Illinois river towns. They research and choose a home town and participate in the development of the town. They present their simulation in either a written report or visual presentation.
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Mighty Minerals

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners investigate the physical and chemical characteristics of minerals. They make a list of the uses of minerals found in Illinois. They write a report individually based on their observations.
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GeoHunt

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Pupils describe the difference between geological resources and othe natural resources. They list the rocks, minerals, and fossil fuels that are found in Illinois and their uses. They identify ways to conserve natural resources.
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USING THE SOFTWARE PROGRAM "HYPER-STUDIO"

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students demonstrate the steps to follow in using the software to create a presentation. They use context of cultural history of the four periods of Native American lifestyles in Illinois and create a presentation.
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Project Geode

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars predict the appearance of a geode's internal structure based on its mass and density. They form a hypothesis based on the data they collect. They also identify common minerals found in Illinois.
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Midwestern States

For Students 4th - 5th
In this United States geography worksheet, students study the image of the Midwestern states. Student then label the states with the following choices: Missouri, Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Illinois, North Dakota, Kansas,...
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Civil Service Reform: Campaign Contributions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the campaign contribution scandal in Illinois during the 1990s. They listen to a teacher-led discussion, answer discussion questions, compare/contrast two reform acts, and write their own civil service law.
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Whose Head Goes Here?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students research the Illinois quarter and the President on it. Students research President Lincoln and American coinage. Students compare this quarter to the other national quarters with Presidents on them.
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The Butterfly Project

For Students 7th - 8th
In this project activity, students use rubber bands to enlarge pictures of butterflies found at the Butterflies of Illinois website.
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Bat Finger Puppet: An Illinois Endangered Species

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this science and art worksheet, students make a realistic bat finger puppet by cutting, folding and joining tabs as directed on this page.
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Geography: US States and Capitals Picture/Word #3

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this printing practice learning exercise, students practice their printing skills by tracing the sentences that state the capital cities for the following states: Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana.
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U.S. State Capitals Cursive Handwriting Worksheet

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this states handwriting instructional activity, students trace and write the names of 2 states in cursive writing. Students trace and write the names for Illinois and Michigan.
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U.S. State Capitals Cursive

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this cursive writing practice worksheet, students trace the names of the states Illinois and Michigan. Students trace 16 letters.
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U.S. State Capitals Dotted Tracing Worksheet

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this tracing states worksheet, students trace the name of 2 U.S. states. Students trace the names of Illinois and Michigan in regular printing.
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Reservoir Activity

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students research the economic importance of the major reservoirs in Illinois. In groups, they manage a budget for one of the lakes to promote tourism in the area. They also work together to create advertisements.

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