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How Old Is Illinois?
High schoolers use fossils found in rocks to determine the age of rock in Illinois. They use a chart to identify the fossils and then identify the periods of rock.
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Midwestern States
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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A House Divided: Slavery in the United States
Students explore the history of the United States and slavery. In this slavery lesson plan, students view primary sources, complete journal writing, view videos, and answer short answer questions.
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Egg Hunt: Review of States and Capitals
Fourth graders participate in an Easter egg hunt that gives them clues to states and their capitals. In this states and capitals lesson plan, 4th graders use clues to figure out the states described.
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State Symbols
In this social studies worksheet, students examine and analyze each of the state's abbreviations, capitals, birds, flowers, animals and the dates when they became a state.
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U.S. State Capitals Multiple Choice Definitions Worksheet
In this state capitals worksheet, students choose the correct state capitals for each state. Students complete 15 multiple choice questions.
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The Powers of National and State Government
High schoolers define term federalism, identify the powers granted to state and national government, and identify powers shared by the state and national governments.
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U.S. State Capitals Cursive Handwriting Worksheet
In this states handwriting 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 Dotted Tracing Worksheet
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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Along the Banks of the Mississippi
Students write a report about one of the states along the Mississippi River.
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Utah Challenge
In this Utah instructional activity, students explore the state of Utah. Students answer ten multiple choice questions testing their comprehension of facts about the state of Utah.
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HOW ABOUT A T-BONE?
Students investigate the events that created the historical context for the Progressive Era in the United States. They evaluate the conflicts of business and common people of the time. The research is done using primary and secondary...
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What Makes a Good Law?
Why were laws created? Spark a group discussion on why we need laws to co-exist. Should the sale of some things be outlawed on Sundays? Read a case summary between Target and the state of Minnesota that debated this issue. Ask your...
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Lesson 28: Introduction to Illinois Government
Fourth graders research and compare the United States and Illinois Governments. They play the game Who Wans To Be A Millionaire.
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American Journeys: Learn About Illinois
Fourth 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...
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Lesson Plan on World War II: Illinois Role-The 33rd Infantry Division
Young scholars 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...
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American States and Their Capital- Test Your Research Skills Worksheet
In this geography skills instructional activity, students match the American state listed on the left with its capital city listed on the right by drawing a line from one to the other.
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Illinois Endangered Species- Bald Eagle and River Otter Finger Puppets
In this endangered species activity, 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...
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Route 66
Learners research the Internet to locate information about the Route 66 Festival. They focus on the history of the route in Illinois and create a web page of information.
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The Rise of Railroads: Illinois
Railways 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...
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Exploring the Illinois and Michigan Canal
Seventh graders locate the Illinois & Michigan Canal and related landmarks on various maps. They explain the challenges associated with building a canal. They access websites imbedded in this plan and watch a video to aid their...
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States Quizzes
In this state postal code activity, students respond to 45 fill in the blank questions that require them to use the listed state postal codes as answers.
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Geography: US States and Capitals Picture/Word #3
In this printing practice worksheet, 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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Midwest States: Alphabetize
In this alphabetical order worksheet, students examine the 12 listed Midwest States in the United States and then put them into alphabetical order.
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