Ag-Venture with History
Students can learn more about IL history while developing non-fiction reading skills. Content Areas: Social Studies, Literacy, ELA
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History Lessons: 3-5
A Trip Through Illinois
Students can become more familiar with Illinois counties and learn more about word meanings and origins with this engaging lesson. Content Areas: Social Studies, Literacy, ELA
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Abe Lincoln Timeline
Help students learn and remember important events from the life of Abraham Lincoln. Content Area: Social Studies
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Lincoln's Patent
Teach students about Abraham Lincoln's patent and have them re-imagine his design using technology available in our time. Content Area: Social Studies
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Tin Foil Flatboat
Help students learn more about buoyancy, density, and other science concepts with this fun, hands-on STEM activity. Content Areas: Science, Math
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Changes in Farming
Students will acquaint themselves with historical farm machinery terms as they learn what changes occurred in farming methods and yields during the 19th and 20th centuries. Content Areas: Math, Literacy, ELA
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City & Country Contrast Through Poetry
Students will read and interpret poetry concerning the people and characteristics of rural and urban Midwest communities. Content Areas: Social Studies, Literacy, ELA
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From Bluestem and Bison to Corn and Cattle
Use this activity to demonstrate the dramatic change from tallgrass prairie to fields of corn and soybeans in less than 100 years. Content Areas: Literacy, ELA, Social Studies, Math
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