This module for fourth-grade students presents lessons on the history
of Illinois ranging from geological time to the present day.
There is a focus on who came to Illinois and why, and important
people in the history of the state. Topics chosen for this module
intend to address common ISAT content areas for 4th grade Social
Studies.
Read the Module Teaching Guide
here.
| The Story in the Rocks | |||
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A
lesson on the geological history of Illinois told by John Mitchell. |
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| The Mississippian Indians at Cahokia | |||
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The Mississippian
Indians at Cahokia tour will guide fourth- and fifth-grade Chicago
Public School students through the history of Illinois during the
pre-Columbian period. |
Teacher
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| A Pioneer Family | |||
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This lesson describes a family's journey from Virginia to Illinois to start a new life in Illinois. | Teacher
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| City of the Big Shoulders: Chicago | |||
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This lesson is about Chicago in the mid-19th century and how it became the center of commerce. | Teacher
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| Slavery and Anti-Slavery in Illinois | |||
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This lesson describes the abolition movement in Illinois and the United States as well as pro-slavery forces at work. | Teacher
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| Taking Action! Rights and Reform Movements | |||
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This lesson set in turn-of-the-century Chicago focuses on the immigrant experience and activities at Hull House. | Teacher
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| The Great Migration | |||
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This lesson describes the lives of different African-American families who came to Chicago in the early 20th century. | Teacher
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| The Government of Illinois | |||
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This lesson
is an overview of how the government of Illinois works. |
Teacher
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This resource is made possible by funding from the
Chicago
Public Schools | University of Chicago Internet Project (CUIP)