Co-authored essays and classroom activities for grades six through twelve.
A magazine written by students for students.
Students enter research projects on state and local history.
Curriculum materials for elementary age students.
Looking for more resources? Eastern Illinois University has delveloped a page dedicated to the study of Illinois' past. The site contains links to teacher resources and lesson plans and was developed by graduate students and professors in the Illinois History Department. Follow the link to the Past Tracker Project.
Calling all teachers! Several teacher workshops are offered during the annual Conference on Illinois History, which attracts professional and avocational historians, graduate students, and those engaged in the study of Illinois history at libraries, historic sites, museums, and historical societies. The conference is accredited by the ISBE for CPDUs. Find out more about the Teacher Workshops.
In addition, the program publishes the
following: Illinois History Teacher
- Each issue provides a thorough examination of themes
in Illinois history and includes essays by experts in the field
along with lesson plans and class activities.
Volume 15:2 - (2008) Illinois as the West
Guest Editor, Gregory Hall
Volume 16:1 - (2009) Lincoln in Illinois History, The Lincoln
Bicentennial Edition
Volume 16:2 - (2009) The Illinois and Michigan Canal
Guest Editor, Ron Vasile
Illinois History-
Publication written by and for students in grades 6 through 12.
Each issue is thematically based and includes original essays by
students.
Prairie
Pages-Series of publications for younger students
published only online. Bback issues are downloadable
from the internet.
