George Washington Carver
Students will learn more about this important innovator and the role he played in American history. Content Areas: Social Studies, Literacy, ELA
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History Lessons: 3-5
Flags are Symbolic
Students will learn that flags represent important facts concerning the country, state, and county they represent. Content Areas: Social Studies, Literacy, ELA
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Illinois Logic Puzzle
In this activity, students will read about some popular Illinois destinations and then use an elimination grid to solve a puzzle. Content Areas: Math, Literacy, ELA
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Inventors John Deere and Cyrus McCormick
Students will learn how John Deere and Cyrus McCormick’s inventions changed agriculture as they explore their lives and create a timeline of the events pertaining to these two famous inventors. Content Area: Social Studies
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Investigate Illinois
In this lesson, students will investigate Illinois agriculture, famous people, historical tidbits, and sites. Content Areas: Social Studies, Literacy, ELA
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Let's Gather Together
In this lesson, students will explore events, fairs, and shows that have brought large groups of people together throughout history. Content Area: Social Studies
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Let's Talk About It
In this lesson, students will learn about the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates and stage their own debate on the contentious topic of genetically modified organisms. Content Areas: Social Studies, Literacy, ELA
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Prairie Passages
By reading their letters, journals and personal accounts, students will learn a great deal about explorers and settlers and their journey and experiences related to the Illinois prairie. Content Areas: Social Studies, Literacy, ELA
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