Illinois History and Geography Curriculum
Illinois the Prairie State is "appropriate for students in the upper elementary
or middle school grades. Intended for Christian-oriented schools and
homeschoolers."
History and Geography of Illinois
Learn
about the proud history of Illinois, its geography, economy, people and
interesting sites. This book carefully follows the curriculum guidelines issued
by the Illinois State Department of Education for both Illinois history and
Illinois geography. Additionally, the book fosters strong ecumenical Christian
values. The book is particularly suitable for students in grades 5 through 7
(ages 10 through 12) depending upon ability.
The author recommends that the student should be required to make an Illinois
notebook. The notebook can include completed activities, maps, and other
pertinent information. The student can also create a cover, title page, table of
contents and index.
It is divided into two parts. Part 1 covers the basic history of Illinois with
these sections:
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The Native Americans
First Europeans in Illinois
Clark
and His "Big Knives"
Territorial Days
Pioneer Days
State within a
State
The Immigrants ... The Iron Road
Abe Lincoln
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The Civil War
The Chicago
Fire
Labor Conflicts
Growing Pains
World War I
The Great Depression
World
War II
People of Illinois |
Part 2 covers the geography of Illinois with these sections:
Geography
Economy
Places to Visit
Illinois, the Prairie State
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Rebecca Daniel
Included in the Illinois the Prairie State Homeschool Bundle
are one each of the following:
Illinois, the Prairie State Student Textbook
Illinois, the Prairie State Teacher's Guide
Illinois, the Prairie State Student Tests
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0882801414B |
List $52.85
Bundle $47.95
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Illinois the Prairie State Student Textbook
Rebecca Daniel
 There are 35 sections in this book which
could be considered a lesson with a reading and review questions.
Grades 4-8, Softcover, 116 pages.
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0882801414 |
List $17.95
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Illinois the Prairie State Teacher's Guidebook
Rebecca Daniel The Teacher's Guidebook includes answers for
the review questions in the book, answers to the student tests, and additional
suggested activities for use in making the student notebook. |
0882801414TG |
List $20.95
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Illinois the Prairie State Student Tests
Rebecca Daniel The Student Tests booklet includes
tests for each chapter. Answers to the test questions are in the Teacher's
Guidebook.
It has ten chapter tests and is reproducible by the teacher for
classroom use. |
0882801414ST |
List $13.95
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