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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Landforms of Illinois

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Fifth and sixth graders are introduced to the primary landforms of Illinois and discover how they were created. Landform cards are made for each pupil. They use the twenty-questions format until they have identified each one. Then,...
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Handout
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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Website
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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Website
A&E Television

History.com: Illinois

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a detailed look at the state of Illinois! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
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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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Handout
Cayuse Canyon

The Us50: Illinois

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers comprehensive information regarding Illinois history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
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Handout
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.