Description
Illinois State Study for Virtual Learning
The Illinois State Study Pack is a digital download offering a quick unit study about Illinois. It is a stand-alone study that can be combined with any US history or geography curriculum (or the American Studies curricula recommended as companion resources).
This Mini-Course includes 20+ pages of assignment links, videos, and activities. These learning resources will help you learn everything there is to know about Illinois.
Ideal for your middle school & high school students. Your kids will LOVE these video lessons!
Students will capture what they have learned about:
- Literature
- State Geography & Facts
- History
- Famous People & Places
- Art, Music & Science
The packet includes everything you need to enjoy learning about Illinois and present what has been learned in a creative manner.
Learn About Illinois’ Famous People
Presidents
- Abraham Lincoln – President
- Ronald Wilson Reagan – President
- Barack Obama – President
Writers
- Ernest Hemingway – Writer
- Shel Silverstein – Poet
- Carl Sandburg – Writer
- Ray Bradbury – Writer
Others
- Black Hawk – Native American Warrior
- Hillary Rodham Clinton – First Lady/Politician
- Miles Dewey Davis III – Musician
- John Deere – Inventor
- Walt Disney – Entrepreneur/Animator
- Wild Bill Hickok – Frontiersman
Learn About One of Illinois’ Most Famous Landmarks:
- Lincoln Home National Historic Site
9 Illinois State Study Worksheets Included:
Get to know_______________!
My Pre-History Diary for____________.
Famous Quote Journal page
My Perfect Trip to ____.
State Review page
Art Museum Review page
A Historical Event Review
My Presentation Planner page
Travel Brochure Project Template
Illinois State Study Pack Suggested Mini-Course Plan
Day 1: Literature – Start reading a book associated. When finished, write a book report or give a presentation about the book.
Day 2: Geography & State Facts – Using your workbook, complete the geography & state facts section.
Day 3: Brief State History – Learn about the history and complete any corresponding worksheets.
Day 4: Famous People & Places – Learn about famous people & places. Complete any corresponding worksheets.
Day 5: Finish Up – Finish any reading or worksheets for the week & present what you learned to your family or learning community using the resources included here.
Turn your history & geography study into a field trip or road trip with additional resources found in the individual 50 State Study bundle. More virtual learning resources to help you use the world as your classroom can be found in the homeschool or family travel sections.
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