All about Illinois
Websites for studying about Illinois
A to Z Kids Stuff - Illinois
Fun Educational Activities
Kids Konnect.com - Illinois
A safe Internet gateway for kids of all ages!
Illinois Fun Facts
U.S. Census Bureau
TheUS50.com - Illinois
New state Study Guides have been added to the Fast Facts pages!
The 50 States - Illinois
From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on America's states for upper elementary students.
Mr. Donn.org - Illinois
Lesson Plans for Teachers. Activities & Games for Kids.
Class Brain.com - Illinois
Start gathering all the information and images you need to make an A+ state report project for school.
Explore the States - Illinois
From the Library of Congress. Games and stories of America's past.
50 States.com - Illinois
Fast Facts & Trivia
RoadsideAmerica.com - Illinois
Find Illinois travel tips, stories, field reports and maps for unusual tourist attractions and landmarks.
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Local homeschooling groups, classes, and events for Illinois
Holistic Learners Homeschool Group
Illinois Classical Christian Homeschool
Northern Illinois Homeschool Monthly
Northern Illinois
Woodfield Area Learning Exchange
Woodfield
MICAH
Central
Homeschool hiking/biking annual event
More Illinois homeschooling groups, classes, and events ...
State Facts
Illinois was the 21st state to join the union. It became a state on December 3, 1818.
Capital - Springfield
Abbreviation - IL
Nickname - Prairie State
Motto - State Sovereignty, National Union
Song - "Illinois"
Bird - Cardinal
Flower - Illinois Native (Purple) Violet
Insect - Monarch Butterfly
Area - approximately 57,918 square miles
Illinois field trips
Battle of Chaplin Creek
Sponsored by the Franklin Grove Area Historical Society & hosted by Battery G, 2nd Illinois Light Artillery. Needed are Civilian re-enactors to man the village stores, the blacksmith shop, the village jail, the schoolhouse, etc. We need Union and Confederate Infantry, Cavalry, Medical, (Artillery by invitation only). Check website for event held in June.
White Hall Civil War Days
5th Annual White Hall Civil War Days "Our Battle of Shiloh" School day on Friday, battles on Saturday and Sunday. Spectators can stroll the camps and see period activities. Saturday morning Ladies Tea and our favorite event: blowing up the outhouse! Great Ball on Saturdy evening with refreshments and period music. Sutlers and reenactors contact us for more info. Come have a great time! October. Check website for details!
SciTech Hands-On Museum
Come to SciTech, where science is an adventure! Play with our engaging exhibits while you explore our spacious and colorful museum. At SciTech we give our visitors an opportunity to explore science in a comfortable, family-friendly environment. Over 200 engaging, hands-on exhibits and daily science shows will intrigue and excite you and your family.
Scovill Zoo
Scovill Zoo’s education programs offer opportunities designed to help animal lovers of all ages explore and discover the animal kingdom through unique and innovative experiences. From our Zoo Academy to our Mobile Zoo, our education programs provide fun, hands-on connections to the animal world. While you are here, take a spin on Scovill Zoo’s beautiful Endangered Species Carousel! Specially designed for Scovill Zoo, the carousel is unique to Central Illinois. It features 30 colorful, hand-carved wooden animals, representing protected and endangered species from across the globe.
Sears Tower Skydeck
The 99th floor Skydeck offers spectacular views spanning up to 50 miles and 4 states! Explore Chicago top to bottom......and from yesterday to today. Voted one of the 7 Wonders of Chicago by Chicago Tribune Readers. Chicago's most visited and highest observatory. You haven't seen Chicago until you've seen it from the Sears Tower Skydeck. The best view of Chicago and beyond from the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. Interactive displays highlight the character and characters of this great city. Knee High attractions for kids.
David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art
Located on the University of Chicago's Hyde Park campus, the Smart Museum of Art houses a permanent collection of over 10,000 objects, spanning five millennia of both Western and Eastern civilizations. The scope of its permanent collections, combined with groundbreaking special exhibitions, a focus on research and teaching by University of Chicago scholars, and distinguished outreach and educational programs geared to both adults and school age children, make the Smart one of the Midwest's most dynamic and innovative educational institutions in the visual arts.
Spertus
Spertus is a Jewish institution grounded in Jewish values that invites people of all ages and backgrounds to explore the multi-faceted Jewish experience. Through its innovative public programming, exhibitions, collections, research facilities and degree programs, Spertus inspires learning, serves diverse communities and fosters understanding for Jews and people of all faiths, locally, regionally and around the world.
Famous people from Illinois
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