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Curated OER

Biography Tea

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils. through a variety of library books on biographies, explore and assess the contributions of individuals to society. They choose one person to write a short biography on after reading their biography checked out from the library.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Kentucky

For Students 4th - 6th
For this Kentucky reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and they answer 10 true or false questions pertaining to the selection.
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Illinois Entered the Union 21st State

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief history of Illinois including the origin of its name and famous landmarks. Features a historic map, a 1913 photograph of the city a
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Website
Other

Illinois State Museum: Native Americans

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore aspects of Native American life in Illinois at this colorful website. Just click on the topics at the left to learn about this group during prehistoric and historic times.
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Activity
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Diviertate Con Herman

For Students 3rd - 6th
These are fun activities about the history, family tree and anatomy of a worm named Herman.
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Unit Plan
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: All Star River Explorers

For Students 3rd - 5th
An interactive site to teach students how rivers are formed, how they change, and why they are important. Cross-curricular activities in language arts, math, science, social studies, and art, some of which include worksheets to download,...
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Handout
50 States

50 States: Illinois (Il)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of Illinois. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Trail of Tears: The Indian Removals

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Cherokee were not the only Native Americans affected by the Indian Removal Policy. Read about the Sac and Fox Indians in Illinois, and the Seminole in Florida. In addition, read about the many attempts, including a law suit filed by...
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Website
Other

At Home in the Heartland: At Home on the Fringes of the Prairie (1800 1850)

For Students 3rd - 5th
Interactive site offers information and pictures pertaining to early pioneer life. See advertisements in the paper, furniture, glassware, and food preparation tools. Read stories of individuals who lived during that time and make...

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