Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Illinois Agriculture [Pdf]
Learn about the agricultural industry of Illinois with these bulleted facts about the state's climate, soil, crops, and livestock.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Illinois State Geological Survey
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...
Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University: Illinois Maps
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.
NSTATE
The Geography of Illinois
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.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Animals Past and Present
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...