History Illinois Teaching Resources :: 457

PBS

Pbs Teachers: The Real Dirt on Farmer John: Family Farms in America

For Students 9th - 10th

Trace the evolution in American agriculture with this interactive timeline. Learn how the history of one small Illinois farm reflects the larger changes, decade by decade.

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Pbs: Cet: Africans in America: Lincoln's "House Divided" Speech

For Students 9th - 10th

Short history and text of Abraham Lincoln's "House Divided" speech given in 1858. Click on the link to see the text of the speech. Click on Teacher's Guide for teaching resources.

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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Adlai Stevenson: Accepting Democratic Presidential Nomination

For Students 9th - 10th

This is the CSPAN video of Adlai Stevenson's acceptance of the 1952 Democratic Presidential nomination speech which was delivered on July 26, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois.

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Illinois Raptor Center: Rabies: Risks and Responsibilities

For Students 9th - 10th

What animals are at risk of getting the rabies virus? How do you prevent the spread of rabies? What is the difference between canine distemper and rabies? These questions are answered in this informative site.

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National Park Service: Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail

For Students 9th - 10th

Beginning in Illinois in 1846 Brigham Young led a large group of Mormoms to Salt Lake City to avoid persecution. The trail they followed is now known as the Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail. National Park Services provides the...

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Alton, Illinois: Elijah Parish Lovejoy

For Students 9th - 10th

Biography on minister, journalist, and anti-slavery spokesperson Elijah Lovejoy, who was killed by a mob when he was 34. This well written bio focuses on the events on the night of his death.

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University of Chicago

University of Chicago: Oriental Institute

For Students 9th - 10th

Home page of the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago. A very simple, but easy site to navigate and find what you are looking for. Links to research archives, electronic resources, and projects are available on this site.

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Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago

For Teachers 9th - 10th

In addition to information about the museum, its exhibits and programs, the site offers much to those arts and humanities teachers exploring online. Teacher and student resources are described and can be purchased and downloaded at the...

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Chicago History Museum

Encyclopedia of Chicago: Adler Planetarium

For Students 9th - 10th

Examine the history of famous Chicago landmark, the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum.

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Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Series and Parallel Circuits

For Teachers 9th - 10th

A teacher lesson plan which could be easily converted into an idea for a student project or presentation. Ideal for pre-high school learners. This page describes an activity in which the history of electric circuits, the nature of...

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New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Mormonism

For Students 9th - 10th

This article on the Mormonism provides information on the religion's founder (Joseph Smith), holy book, (the "Book of Mormon"), and basic tenets. Also included is a history of Mormonism and the Mormon people, including an overview of the...

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Illinois Department of Natural Reserve: Prophetstown History

For Students 6th - 8th

This resource provides background historical information of the creation of Prophetstown.

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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Roland Burris

For Students 9th - 10th

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Roland Burris, an American Democratic politician who was the first African-American elected to statewide office in Illinois. His appointment as U.S. senator (2009-10) to fill the seat...

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Northern Illinois University

Abraham Lincoln Historical Digitization Project: Teacher's Parlor

For Teachers 9th - 10th

A collection of lesson plans centered around President Abraham Lincoln that helps students understand some important events in America's history. The purpose of the page is present some major themes in American history from mid...

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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Carthage (Joseph Smith Murder) Trial (1845)

For Students 9th - 10th

One of the most consequential crimes in American history occurred on a summer day in 1844 when a mob stormed a jail in Carthage, Illinois and murdered Joseph Smith and his brother, Hyrum. The killing of Joseph Smith, the charismatic...

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Alton, Illinois: Elijah Parish Lovejoy

For Students 9th - 10th

Biography on minister, journalist, and anti-slavery spokesperson Elijah Lovejoy, who was killed by a mob when he was 34. This well written bio focuses on the events on the night of his death.

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Legends of America

Legends of America: The National Road: First Highway in America

For Students 9th - 10th

By the early 19th century, the wilderness of the Ohio country had given way to settlement. The road George Washington had cut through the forest many years before, called the Braddock Road, was replaced by the National Road. Cutting...

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At Home in the Heartland: At Home on the Fringes of the Prairie (1800 1850)

For Students 3rd - 5th

Interactive site offers information and pictures pertaining to early pioneer life. See advertisements in the paper, furniture, glassware, and food preparation tools. Read stories of individuals who lived during that time and make...

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Read Works

Read Works: Honest Abe's Museum

For Teachers 5th

[Free Registration/Login Required] A museum curator tells visitors about the life of Abraham Lincoln. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

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Robert Wadlow Portrait

For Students 9th - 10th

Read the fascinating story of Robert Pershing Wadlow (1918-1940), the man recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the tallest person in history. A photo gallery and brief biography give an excellent overview of this Illinois...

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