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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Illinois Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the agricultural industry of Illinois with these bulleted facts about the state's climate, soil, crops, and livestock.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Illinois State Geological Survey

For Students 9th - 10th
A "research and service" organization, the ISGS's "programs encompass geologic mapping, water and mineral resources, environmental and engineering geology, geochemistry, and education." Read articles, view maps, study old aerial...
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Handout
Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University: Illinois Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory provides several different Illinois maps, plus some links to related sites. A great site to check out on the subject.
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NSTATE

The Geography of Illinois

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you will find a variety of cool facts about the geography of the state of Illinois. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Animals Past and Present

For Students 9th - 10th
In English and Spanish this site deals with animal life in Illinois past and present. With sections on dinosaurs, animals in Illinois 65 million years ago, animals in Illinois 10 million years ago, and animals in Illinois today, this is...