Illinois GLAS Unit Level … · Web viewIllinois also produces several specialty crops, such as buckwheat, horseradish, ostriches, fish, alfalfa, canola, emus and Christmas trees

Illinois RegionsWoodstock District 200, Illinois, Project GLAD

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I. Unit Theme Illinois geographical regions: Northwest, Northeast, West Central, East Central,

Southern What are the distinctive physical features of the state of Illinois How has being a part of the Mississippi River system affected Illinois What are the major natural resources found in Illinois and how does this affect human

activity?

II. Focus and Motivation Observation Charts Inquiry chart: What do we know about Illinois? and What are we interested in

learning about Illinois? Cognitive Content Dictionary with signal word Big Book:

o The important thing about Illinois’ Natural Resourceso I Thought You Might Like to Know About Rivers and Lakes in Illinois

Literacy Awards: Illini Award Poetry and Chants Videos Field Trip –Goose Lake Preserve

III. Closure Portfolios and conferencing Graffiti Wall: student generated unit test Personal Exploration: Write a biography of an important person of Illinois Write a letter to a relative persuading them to visit Illinois Process of all charts, including Inquiry Chart Team Explorations: Create an ABC book of IL, Create a license plate for IL,

Traveling Suitcase Team Task Presentations Sharing of individual tasks Team Jeopardy Student/Teacher Made Tests Rubrics

IV. CONCEPTS Geographical regions of Illinois The impact of river and lakes to the regions The impact of land use on the regions The history of the first people of Illinois

Illinois Regions, Level 4, IL 1Katie Vazquez, Sarah Wargaski, Eliana Postigo, Roxana Cervantes - Project G.L.A.D (date)

V. ILLINOIS SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS - 4th grade

STATE GOAL 17: Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.

A. Locate, describe and explain places, regions and features on the Earth.17.A.2a Compare the physical characteristics of places including soils, land forms, vegetation, wildlife, climate, natural hazards.17.A.2b Use maps and other geographic representations and instruments to gather information about people, places and environments.

C. Understand relationships between geographic factors and society.17.C.2b Describe the relationships among location of resources, population distribution and economic activities (e.g., transportation, trade, communications).17.C.2c Explain how human activity affects the environment.

STATE GOAL 16: Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.

E. Understand Illinois, United States and world environmental history.16.E.2a (W) Describe how people in hunting and gathering and early pastoral societies adapted to their respective environments.

VI. ILLINOIS STATE STANDARDS FOR 4TH GRADE

SCIENCE STANDARDS

STATE GOAL 13: Understand the relationships among science, technology and society in historical and contemporary contexts.B. Know and apply concepts that describe the interaction between science, technology and society.13.B.2f Analyze how specific personal and societal choices that humans make affect local, regional and global ecosystems (e.g., lawn and garden care, mass transit).

LANGUAGE ARTS STANDARDS

Reading Informational TextCC.4.R.I.1 Key Ideas and Details: Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.CC.4.R.I.4 Craft and Structure: Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.CC.4.R.I.7 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas: Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.CC.4.R.I.10 Range of Reading and Complexity of Text: By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 4–5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as necessary at the high end of the range.


Reading Foundation SkillsCC.4.R.F.3 Phonics and Word Recognition: Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.CC.4.R.F.3.a Phonics and Word Recognition: Use combined knowledge of all letter-sound correspondences, syllabication patterns, and morphology (e.g., roots and affixes) to read accurately unfamiliar multisyllabic words in context and out of context. CC.4.R.F.4.b Fluency: Read on-level prose and poetry orally with accuracy, appropriate rate, and expression.

WritingCC.4.W.1.a Text Types and Purposes: Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer’s purpose.CC.4.W.1.b Text Types and Purposes: Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.CC.4.W.1.c Text Types and Purposes: Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).CC.4.W.1.d Text Types and Purposes: Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.CC.4.W.4 Production and Distribution of Writing: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)CC.4.W.5 Production and Distribution of Writing: With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.(Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1–3up to and including grade 4 on page 29.)CC.4.W.6 Production and Distribution of Writing: With some guidance and support from adults, use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type a minimum of one page in a single sitting.CC.4.W.7 Research to Build and Present Knowledge: Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.CC.4.W.10 Range of Writing: Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

Speaking ListeningCC.4.SL.1 Comprehension and Collaboration: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.CC.4.SL.1.b Comprehension and Collaboration: Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.


CC.4.SL.1.c Comprehension and Collaboration: Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others.CC.4.SL.2 Comprehension and Collaboration: Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

LanguageCC.4.L.1 Conventions of Standard English: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.CC.4.L.1.a Conventions of Standard English: Use relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative adverbs (where, when, why).CC.4.L.1.d Conventions of Standard English: Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag).CC.4.L.1.e Conventions of Standard English: Form and use prepositional phrases.CC.4.L.2 Conventions of Standard English: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.CC.4.L.2.a Conventions of Standard English: Use correct capitalization.CC.4.L.2.b Conventions of Standard English: Use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text.CC.4.L.2.d Conventions of Standard English: Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.CC.4.L.3 Knowledge of Language: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.CC.4.L.3.a Knowledge of Language: Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.*CC.4.L.3.c Knowledge of Language: Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion).CC.4.L.4 Vocabulary Acquisition and Use: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.CC.4.L.4.a Vocabulary Acquisition and Use: Use context (e.g., definitions, examples, or restatements in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.CC.4.L.4.b Vocabulary Acquisition and Use: Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., telegraph, photograph, autograph).CC.4.L.5.c Vocabulary Acquisition and Use: Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms).CC.4.L.6 Vocabulary Acquisition and Use: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions, emotions, or states of being (e.g., quizzed, whined, stammered) and that are basic to a particular topic (e.g., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation).


VII. WIDA ELP STANDARDS















VIII. Vocabularyregion heartland glaciations reforestation

preserve weather climate temperate

land-use mining mineral manufacturing

natural resource environment ecosystem continent

resource plains urban elevation

prairies wetlands landform glacier

dams irrigate blizzard plain

cattle Illinoisans paddled streams

canoes agriculture fertile canal

barges constructed decade artificial

barriers reservoir population goods

trade industry aquifers Middle West

economy utilize exchange thrive

forage barter produce livestock

provisions

IX. Oral Language/Reading/Writing Skills Express ideas using organization Express personal thoughts in a group Words in context Recalls specific details Cause and effect relationship Fact vs. opinion Predicting outcomes Literal, inferred main idea Capitalize proper nouns Writes compound sentences Use common adjectives and adverbs


X. Resources and Materials

Picture Books- fictionBurleigh, R. (2008). Abraham Lincoln Comes Home. Henry Holt and Company, New York

Books for Student Research- non -fiction

Aylesworth, Thomas G. and Virginia L. Aylesworth. State Reports: Western Great Lakes. New York: Chelsea House, 1992.

Brenner, Martha. Abe Lincoln’s Hat. New York: Scholastic, 1996.

Capstone Press (2003). Illinois. One Nation. Capstone Press, Mankato, Minnesota

Devaney, Mark and Sherri Devaney People in the News: Barack Obama. Michigan: Thomson Gale, 2007.

Fowler, Allan Rookie. Read-About Geography, Illinois. New York: Grolier, 1999.

Hinkle, Donald Henry. PRESIDENTS: Ronald Reagan. New Jersey: Enslow, 2003.

Murphy, Jim. The Great Fire. New York: Scholastic, 1995.

Murray, J. (2006). Illinois. The United States. ABDO, Edina, Minnesota

Nobleman, M.N. (200). The Great Chicago Fire. Compass Point Books, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Pauketat, Timothy and Nancy Stone Bernard. Cahokia Mounds. New York: Oxford 2004.

Poulakidas, Georgene. Primary Sources of American Wars, Black Hawk’s Wars. New York: Rosen, 2006.

Sandburg, C. (1994). Chicago Poems Dover Publications, Inc. New York.

Santella, A. (2003). Illinois Native People. Heinemann Library, Chicago, Illinois

Sentella, A. (2003). Illinois History. Heinemann State Studies.

Stewart, Gail. Chicago, Great Cities of the USA. Florida: Rourke 1989.

Thompson, K. (1996). Illinois. Steck-Vaughn. Austin, Texas

Wargin, Kathy-Jo. L is for Lincoln, An Illinois Alphabet. Michigan: Sleeping Bear, 2000.


Wheeler, Jill C. United States Presidents, Barack Obama, 44 th President of the United States. Minnesota: ABDO, 2009.

Wills, Charles A. A Historical Album of Illinois. Connecticut: Millbrook, 1994

Woods, A. (1996). Young Abraham Lincoln. Troll ASSOCIATES

Workbooks Harcourt Social Studies

TextbooksHarcourt Horizons Social Studies

VideosAbraham Lincoln - 27 minExplosion Wrecks Illinois Plant (newsreel from 1926) - 1 minIllinois - 25 minJohnny Appleseed - 6 minOur Busy Farm (northern Illinois) - 36 minSearching for Lincoln - 24 min

Media castConservation Education - Illinois BirdsGreat Events in Illinois (4)Kids for Conservation - Wild Mammals of Illinois Learn360IllinoisSearching for LincolnThe States part 7US Presidents: Abraham LincolnIllinois and IndianaLincoln's Early LifeBarack ObamaAmerican Heroes and Heroines: Abraham Lincoln

Internet Resources

University of Illinois Extension: Living with Wildlife in Illinoishttp://web.extension.illinois.edu/wildlife/

Wikipedia: Geography of Illinoishttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regions_of_Illinois


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regions_of_Illinois

http://web.extension.illinois.edu/wildlife/

State Attorney General Facts for Kidshttp://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/children/kids/factstable.html Illinois Government sitehttp://www2.illinois.gov/about/Pages/default.aspx

Apples for the Teacherhttp://www.apples4theteacher.com/usa-states/illinois/

A to Z Kids Stuffhttp://www.atozkidsstuff.com/illinois.html

Illini Weatherhttp://illiniweather.com/pages/kids_weather_links.htm

Cahokia Moundshttp://cahokiamounds.org/


http://cahokiamounds.org/

http://illiniweather.com/pages/kids_weather_links.htm

http://www.atozkidsstuff.com/illinois.html

http://www.apples4theteacher.com/usa-states/illinois/

http://www2.illinois.gov/about/Pages/default.aspx

http://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/children/kids/factstable.html

Unit Planning Pages

I. FOCUS AND MOTIVATION Inquiry chart Three Personal Standards Videos: choose from sources Observation charts Illini Awards: notebooks, postcards, bookmarks Picture File Sort (Regions) Cognitive Content Dictionary with signal word Big Books Chants Read Aloud Field Trip: Marengo Ridge Conservation Park

II. INPUT Graphic Organizer-World Map Pictorial Input-Illinois Regions Graphic Organizer-History of Illinois Time Line Pictorial Input-Northeastern Region Narrative Input-Road Trip through Illinois Read Aloud 10/2 lecture with primary language

III. GUIDED ORAL PRACTICE T-Graph for Social Skills – Cooperation Team Points Picture File Cards – sort, classify, categorize, label Personal Interaction Exploration Report Expert Groups Mind Map Process Grid Sentence Patterning Chart Poetry and Chants

IV. READING/WRITING ACTIVITIESA. Whole Class:

Group Frame-Poetry/Narrative Co-op Strip Paragraph – Expository Model Editing Process Story Map- Narrative Found Poetry Poetry Frame

B. Flexible and Cooperative Groups –anything modeled by the teacher


Team Tasks: Ear to Ear Reading with Poetry Booklets Group Cooperative Strip Paragraph Expert Groups Flip Chant Flexible Groupings

- ELD Group Frame- Clunkers and Links- (At or Above or independent leveled text)- Skills- Struggling/Emergent (Cooperative Strip Paragraph – reading)

C. Individual Portfolios Individual Tasks- anything practiced in teams Learning Logs Interactive Journals Poetry booklets Focused Reading with personal CCD Listen and Sketch Reading/Writing Choices: Picture File Cards, Add to Charts, Make Word Cards,

Highlight Charts, Focused Reading, Poetry Booklet, Flip ChantsD. Writer’s Workshop

Mini Lessons Plan and Write Revise/Edit Author’s Chair Conferencing Publishing

V. EXTENDED ACTIVITIES FOR INTEGRATION Have students discuss which region of Illinois they would like to live based on climate and industry/economy (written) Student – made Big Book about Illinois Regions Use the library or internet or call local officials to find out about laws that help protect the ecosystem in your community and share with the class Write a play about traveling across the 3 regions or Mississippi Write your own chant or poem about Illinois Use the library or internet to find out about the trees and wildflowers that grow near where you live. Choose a flower or tree that you find interesting. Make a poster showing and describing the tree or flower. List, label, group picture file cards for further comprehension Students use technology to illustrates their learning in which they share with another grade Add to the poem “Yes, Ma’am” Personal Exploration: Write a biography of an important person of Illinois


Research a natural or historical site and make an advertisement inviting people to the site

VI. CLOSURE/EVALUATION Team Jeopardy Game Evaluate Portfolios Process Charts Individual Illinois Regions Web (choosing one region). Traveling Suitcase- students create a travel brochure/poster. Students choose a particular region of California and write a research report. Graffiti Wall Write a letter to a relative persuading them to visit Illinois Home/School Connections Choral Reading of Poetry Team Explorations: Create an ABC book of IL, Create a license plate for IL, Process Inquiry Chart Student Made Big Books Team Made Big Books Student/Teacher made tests Writing Pieces- expository, narrative, poetry


Sample Daily Lesson Plan

DAY 1

FOCUS/MOTIVATION 3 Personal Standards/ Illini Awards Prediction/Reaction Guide Cognitive Content Dictionary with Signal Word Observation Charts Inquiry Chart: What do we know about Illinois? And What are we interested in learning about Illinois? Video: Illinois Big Book: The Important Book about Illinois Portfolio Read aloud

INPUT Graphic Organizer- World Map

o 10/2 lecture with primary languageo ELD Reviewo Learning Log

Graphic Organizer- History of Illinoiso 10/2o ELD Reviewo Learning Logo

GUIDED ORAL PRACTICE T-Graph for Social Skills-Cooperation Picture File Card Sort: List, group, label Exploration Report

FOCUS/MOTIVATION Poetry & Chants

INPUT Pictorial Input Chart: Northeast Region

o 10/2o ELD Reviewo Learning Log

READING/WRITING Flexible Reading Groups Writer’s Workshop

o Mini-Lesson


o Planning and Writing o Author’s Chair

CLOSURE Process Charts Interactive Journal Writing Home/School Connection


DAY 2

FOCUS/MOTIVATION Cognitive Content Dictionary with Signal Word Process Home/School Connection Illini Awards / 3 Standards Review Graphic Organizers with word cards – World Map & IL Regions Review Pictorial Input with word cards and picture file cards Process Poetry: Highlight, Sketch, add picture file cards Big Book: I thought you might like to know…. Read aloud

INPUT Graphic Organizer- Northeastern Region

o 10/2 lecture with primary languageo ELD Reviewo Learning Log

Narrative Input- Our Road Trip Through Illinoiso 10/2 lecture with primary languageo ELD Reviewo Learning Log

READING/WRITING Flexible Reading Groups Process T-graph Expert Groups Team Tasks

Writer’s Workshopo Mini-Lessono Writing Choiceso Author’s Chair

CLOSURE Process Inquiry Chart Interactive Journal Home/School Connection


DAY 3

FOCUS/MOTIVATION Cognitive Content Dictionary with Signal Word Process Home/School Connection Illini Awards / 3 Personal Standards Video: Johnny Appleseed Review input with word cards – Northeastern Region Review Narrative with word cards and conversation bubbles Process Poetry Highlight, Sketch, add picture file cards Read Aloud: L is for Lincoln

GUIDED ORAL PRACTICE Flexible Group Reading T-graph processing Team Tasks Expert Groups Sentence Patterning Chart/Farmer-in-the-Dell

o Reading/Trading Gameo Flip Chant

Mind Map Process Grid

READING/WRITING Co-op Strip Paragraph

Read Respond Revise Edit

Writer’s Workshop

o Mini-Lessono Writing Choiceso Author’s Chair

CLOSURE Team Sharing Interactive Journals Process Charts Home/School Connection


DAY 4

FOCUS/MOTIVATION Cognitive Content Dictionary with Signal Word Process Home/School Connection Video: Great Event in Illinois Illini Awards / 3 Personal Standards Review Narrative Input with Story Map Process Poetry: Highlight, Sketch, Add picture file cards

GUIDED ORAL PRACTICE Poetry & Chants Personal interaction Share Team Tasks

READING/WRITING Flexible Reading Groups

o Clunkers and Links, above grade levelo ELD Group Frame

Team Tasks: oral evaluation Found Poetry Writer’s Workshop


CLOSURE Process Chart Interactive Journal Home/School Connection


DAY 5

FOCUS/MOTIVATION Cognitive Content Dictionary with Signal Word Three Personal Standards/ Illini Awards Process Home/School Connection Video: Barack Obama Chants and Poetry

READING/WRITING Flexible group reading

o Co-op Strip Paragraph, struggling / emergent readers Team Tasks Written evaluation

READING/ WRITING

Listen and Sketch- Burleigh, R. (2008). Abraham Lincoln Comes Home. (pg.12-16) Ear to Ear Reading Focused Reading with personal cognitive content dictionary Strip Book DRTA Writer’s Workshop


CLOSURE Process all charts; especially Inquiry Chart Sharing of Individual Tasks Evaluate week Team Jeopardy Team Presentations Write a letter to a family member Teacher Made tests Graffiti Wall- Student made tests


I Thought You Might Like to KnowAbout Rivers and Lakes in Illinois

By: Eliana Postigo and Roxana Cervantes


I thought you might like to know that Illinois’ geography influences how we live…

Glaciers once covered most of Illinois. Over time, the climate slowly grew warmer. The glaciers melted. Water filled in lower areas to form lakes and rivers.

In the Middle West, the glaciers left behind a landscape of mostly wide, flat prairies, rich soil, and many rivers and lakes.

Rivers and lakes have played important roles in Illinois.

I just thought you’d like to know that Illinois’ geography influences how we live.



Native Americans and early French explorers used both Lake Michigan and Illinois’s rivers as water highways.

They paddled in canoes across Lake Michigan and down through the streams and rivers of what is now Wisconsin until they reached the Mississippi River.

Several rivers where not wide enough and deep enough for larger boats.




In 1836, Michigan Canal was constructed and connected Chicago and the Mississippi River.

The canal helped make Chicago a center for Illinois trade. It allowed barges loaded with goods to travel by water all the way across Illinois.

Chicago grew quickly in the decade after the canal opened.

It is the Midwest’s capitals of business and industry.




Illinois is home to both natural and artificial lakes, or made by people.

Artificial lakes are formed when people build dams. Dams are barriers that are built across rivers.

The dams held back water from the rivers, making lakes. They were also built to hold back water to prevent floods.




Many of these artificial lakes, sometimes called reservoirs, were made so that people would have water to drink.

Carlyle Lake and Rand Lake are first and second largest human-made lakes. The lakes serve as a source of drinking water in Southern Illinois.

Underground water supplies, or aquifers, are another important source of water for the state. They are used to irrigate farm fields and for drinking.




More than 900 rivers and streams cross Illinois.

Three large rivers, Mississippi, Ohio and Wabash Rivers form part of state’s borders.

The Rock, Kaskaskia, Big Muddy, Illinois, and many other rivers run through the interior of the state.

Water from 23 states flows through Illinois. Some flows eastward to the Atlantic Ocean, though Lake Michigan. Most flows south though the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers to the Gulf of Mexico.



The Important Book of

Illinois’ AgricultureAdapted by Katie Vazquez from

The Important Book by Margaret Wise Brown

Information from: Illinois Department of Natural Resourceshttp://dnr.state.il.us/education/CLASSRM/IllinoisFactsFinal.pdf


http://dnr.state.il.us/education/CLASSRM/IllinoisFactsFinal.pdf

The important thing about Illinois’ agriculture is that it is an important part of the economy.

Illinois ranks second nationally in the export of agricultural commodities with nearly $4 billion worth of goods shipped to other countries each year.

Exports for Illinois account for nearly 7% of all U.S. agricultural exports.

Illinois is the nation’s second leading exporter of both soybeans and feed grains.

More than 44% of grain produced in Illinois is sold for export.

But, the important thing about Illinois’ agriculture is that it is an important part of the economy.



Marketing of Illinois’ agricultural commodities generates more than $9 billion annually.

Corn accounts for nearly 40% of that total.

Marketing of soybeans contributes about one-third.

Livestock, dairy and poultry generate about 23% altogether.




The state’s climate and varied soil types enable framers to grow and raise many agricultural commodities.

Illinois is the leading producer of soybeans, corn and hogs.

Other agricultural commodities include cattle, wheat, oats, sorghum, hay, sheep, poultry, fruits and vegetables.

Illinois also produces several specialty crops, such as buckwheat, horseradish, ostriches, fish, alfalfa, canola, emus and Christmas trees.




Illinois’ 76,000 farms cover more than 28 million acres—that’s nearly 80% of the state’s total land area.

Most farmland is devoted to grain, mainly corn and soybeans.

Nearly 10% of Illinois farms raise swine. About 23% of Illinois farms have dairy

cows.




Illinois is well-equipped to turn the state’s crops and livestock into food and industrial products.

Food processing is the state’s number-one manufacturing activity, adding almost $13.4 billion annually to the value of Illinois’ raw agricultural commodities.

Agricultural commodities provide the base for products such as animal feed, ink, paint, adhesives, clothing, soap, wax, cosmetics, medicines, furniture, paper and lumber.

Each year more than 274 million bushels of corn are used to produce more ethanol than any other state.



Why is this important?

It is important because Illinois is our home!


Graphic Organizer: Where in the World is Illinois? (World to State map)


Graphic Organizer: Map of Illinois Regions and Rivers


Pictorial Input Chart


Narrative Input: Our Road Trip through IllinoisBy Sarah Wargaski

(Copyright permission granted by Katie Vazquez, Sarah Wargaski, Eliana Postigo, & Roxana Cervantes to use these photos)

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Ok, off we go!” said Dad. Elizabeth and her brother, Alex, hopped in the car with their parents, ready for their exciting family vacation!

Within minutes they were on the highway, headed toward the great state

An hour later, Mom pulled the car over to take a picture of the Illinois welcome sign. “Wow!” shouted Alex. “I can’t believe we are here already!”

However, that was only the beginning. According to the map, Elizabeth’s family had 30 miles to go before reading the great city of Chicago.

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Elizabeth couldn’t believe how quickly the time went. Pretty soon she could see the skyscrapers in the Chicago skyline. At the same time, the car started to slow down. “Dad,” she said, “Why are you stopping? I really want to get to Chicago!”

Then, she looked out the car window. As far as she could see, there were cars backed up on the highway. Alex was mad. He was

Eventually, the family made it to Navy Pier, one of the greatest sites to see in Chicago. Elizabeth was so impressed by the tall buildings and the huge Ferris wheel. Alex was surprised that Chicago was near an ocean, but then his mom told him that it was actually Lake Michigan. He had never seen a lake so big!

They rode a few rides while Mom and Dad shopped. Then, they ate dinner and

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The next day, they were back on the highway, heading west toward Galena, Illinois. While her mom drove, Elizabeth looked at the map and helped her mom find the roads she needed.

Alex slept almost the entire way. He was really tired from their busy night at Navy Pier. When he woke up, he saw a very different type of city. Galena didn’t have sky scrapers and there weren’t nearly as many cars. He was really excited to do something fun, but his mom had a different idea. “Let’s go shopping!” she said.

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Even though Alex was a little bored during the shopping trip, it was all worth it. That night, his parents surprised him by taking the family to watch a hot air balloon race! The balloons were so big and bright with lots of colors!

The next stop on the road trip was even farther away. Elizabeth was excited to help with the map again. However, she was disappointed to realize that they were on each highway for a long time…and the view always looked the same. “Boy, this drive sure is boring,” she said. “I hope we get there soon.”

Eventually, Elizabeth fell asleep. Would they ever get to Springfield?

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When they arrived in Springfield, they went straight to a hotel to spend the night.

While getting ready for bed, Elizabeth announced, “So far, my favorite part of the trip was the boat ride. But I can’t wait to see President Lincoln’s home tomorrow!”

The entire family was impressed by the Lincoln home in Springfield, Illinois. Elizabeth tried to imagine President Lincoln standing on the front porch wearing his stovepipe

Elizabeth was very quiet walking through Lincoln’s home. She saw furniture that President Lincoln actually used. Her dad told her that the furniture was over 150 years old!

“Well, off to the next stop! This car ride will be a lot shorter,” Dad said.

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About 1 hour later, he pulled into the parking lot of the Monticello Railway Museum.

The trains were amazing! Alex was so excited to ride one that he didn’t even mind when his parents made him watch a video about the history of railroads in Illinois.

When Elizabeth woke up the next morning, she was very sad that the family vacation was almost over. She complained, “Only a few more

The last top was in Southern Illinois at the Shawnee National Forest. Elizabeth had learned about the different types of trees at school. She was excited to see hickory, oak, and maple trees during the hike.

At one point, her dad led them into a cave. Her mom screamed when she saw

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The whole family was disappointed that the trip was over. Elizabeth started a scrapbook right away to show her friends. The first thing she did was draw a map of their family road trip. What a great vacation!

Illinois

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Illinois Regions Yes Ma’amBy Roxana Cervantes

Is this an Illinois region? Yes Ma’am!Is this the Northwestern region? Yes Ma’am!How do you know? Charles Mound is thereHow do you know? It’s used for general farmingTell me more. Cold and dry wintersTell me more. Tornados and snow blizzards

Is this an Illinois region? Yes Ma’am!Is this the Northeastern region? Yes Ma’am!How do you know? Chicago is by Michigan LakeHow do you know? Manufacturing is bigTell me more. Warm and humid summersTell me more. Frost and flooding

Is this an Illinois region? Yes Ma’am!Is this the East Central region? Yes Ma’am!How do you know? Central Plains cover itHow do you know? It has fertile soilTell me more. Warmer than the northTell me more. Tornado Belt and freezing rain

Is this an Illinois region? Yes Ma’am!Is this the West Central region? Yes Ma’am!How do you know? It’s also covered by Central PlainsHow do you know? Cattle and sheep are raisedTell me more. Also warmer like the eastTell me more. Tornado Belt and thunder storms

Is this an Illinois region? Yes Ma’am!Is this Southern region? Yes Ma’am!How do you know? Shawnee Hills PreserveHow do you know? It produces oil and natural gasTell me more. Has the most rain fallTell me more. Destructive floods


Regions Here-There By Sarah Wargaski

Regions here, regions there,Regions, regions everywhere! Northern regions expanding swiftly,Grassy regions spreading endlessly,Farming regions planting continuously,and urban regions filling completely. Regions in Illinois,Regions along the Mississippi River,Regions near a Great Lake,and regions in the South. Regions here, regions there,Regions, regions everywhere!Regions! Regions! Regions


Illinois Bugalooby Sarah Wargaski and Katie Vazquez

I’m a historian and I’m here to say,Illinois natives influenced us in many ways.Their strategies helped them start to thrive.Much of their economy has survived.

Foraging, producing, trading too -Doing the Illinois Bugaloo!

Illinois natives foraged for food,Locating resources they could use.Gathering was a task for women.Hunting and fishing was left for men.

Foraging, producing, trading too,Doing the Illinois Bugaloo!

Agriculture was the way to go.Planting crops and helping them grow.Raising sheep and cattle too-Livestock provided them with extra food.


The Illinois natives had to barter and tradeTo obtain goods that couldn’t be made.Exchanging provisions for European suppliesAnd other implements they could utilize.



I Know an Illinois Farmby Sarah Wargaski

I know an Illinois farm,a hard-working Illinois farm,a profitable Illinois farm,that produces crops and livestock.

Corn is the most common cropalong with soybeans and wheat.There are also specialty cropssuch as pumpkins and watermelon.

Livestock can be raisedfor dairy products or for meatMilk, cheese, yogurt and ice creamPoultry, eggs, pork, and beef.

I know an Illinois farm,a hard-working Illinois farm,a profitable Illinois farm,that produces crops and livestock.


Illinois Industries Cadenceby Katie Vazquez

We just know what we’ve been told, Illinois’s industries are as good as gold.The total gross product is the 5th largest in the nationIt has to do, in part, with our location.

Sound off, productionSound off, processingSound off, 1-2-3-4 Illinois industries!

Chemical manufacturing is the leading industry in the state Agriculture produces food for processing and for our plateMachinery manufacturing turns out tractors and jetsWe mine for zinc and limestone, but coal is the best bet.

Sound off, productionSound off, processingSound off, 1-2-3-4 Illinois industries!


Poetry FrameWarBy Carl Sandburg Adapted by Sarah Wargaski (and copyright permission to reprint granted by Sarah Wargaski)

In the old wars drum of hoofs and the beat of shod feet.In the new wars hum of motors and the tread of rubber tires.In the wars to come silent wheels and whirr of rods notyet dreamed out in the heads of men.

In the old wars clutches of short swords and jabs intofaces with spears.In the new wars long range guns and smashed walls, gunsrunning a spit of metal and men falling in tens andtwenties.In the wars to come new silent deaths, new silent hurlersnot yet dreamed out in the heads of men.

In the old wars kings quarreling and thousands of menfollowing.In the new wars kings quarreling and millions of menfollowing.In the wars to come kings kicked under the dust andmillions of men following great causes not yetdreamed out in the heads of men.

By Carl Sandburg

Compare/Contrast Poetry Frame (3 topics being compared, or 1 topic over time)

Title: _________________

In _____________________________, __________________ and __________________.In _____________________________, __________________ and __________________.In _____________________________, __________________ and __________________.



By: ___________________


Example –

Illinois

In Northern Illinois, sprawling suburbs and impressive cities.In Central Illinois, massive cornfields and prestigious universities.In Southern Illinois, rural towns and rugged hills.

In Northern Illinois, prairie plants and stalks of corn.In Central Illinois, nutritious soybeans and fields of corn.In Southern Illinois, grassy plains and even more corn.

In Northern Illinois, harsh winters and spring storms.In Central Illinois, freezing rain and the tornado belt.In Southern Illinois, warmer temperatures and destructive floods.

By: Sarah Wargaski

About Carl Sandburg Born in Galesburg, Illinois in 1878 Left school at 13 to work to help his family Served in Puerto Rico during the Spanish-American war Went to college after the war – met a professor who helped him get his poetry

published Never graduated – after his success he earned honorary degrees from 3

universities Also involved in politics, worked for a Chicago newspaper, and extensively

studied Abraham Lincoln Received 2 Pulitzer Prizes Died in 1967



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Region

Northwestern Region

Landforms and Land UseNorthwestern Illinois is covered by the Drift less Area. It is hilly land

that was not smoothed over by glaciers. Charles Mound, the highest point in the state at 1,235 feet is located here.

This region has deposits of lead and zinc. These minerals are used in many kinds of manufacturing. It also has peat deposits. Peat is used to make fuel and fertilizer. Limestone, gravel and clay are also found in many locations. These resources are used to produce gravel and sand used in construction.

VegetationThe northwestern region includes some forests with trees like maple, walnut, white pine

and oak. The prairies also have typical prairie grass and wild flowers such as black-eyed Susans, purple cone, blazing stars and dogtooth.

WildlifeThere is a variety of wildlife throughout the state of Illinois. You can

find mammals like woodchucks, foxes, coyotes, striped skunks and white-tailed deer near wooded areas. The white-tailed deer is the state mammal of


Illinois. Canadian geese, toads, salamanders and beavers can be found in wetlands or open water areas such as lakes and ponds. Birds such as the rock pigeon, house sparrow, European starling and woodpecker are year-round residents that can be found in urban, suburban and agricultural areas, as well as raccoons. River otters which are the largest members of the weasel family along with voles, lemmings and wild turkeys, can be found in the Northwestern region.

Climate and Natural HazardsNorthwestern Illinois has a temperate climate (4 distinct seasons), with

cold, dry winters and warm humid summers. Northwestern Illinois receives less rainfall than other regions, about 34 inches of rainfall yearly, mainly because it is farther from the Gulf of Mexico. However, this region sees more snowstorms than other parts of the state. About 30 inches of snow fall in winter. On a typical winter day in Northwestern Illinois, the temperature is about 22° Fahrenheit (-6°Celcius). On a typical summer day, it is about 74° Fahrenheit (23°Celcius). There are a variety of severe weather hazards that affect the northwestern region, including floods, thunderstorms, heat and cold waves, and snow blizzards. Every year lives are threatened or lost, and property is destroyed by severe weather events in this region.


East Central Region

Land Forms and Land UseThis region is home of the Central Plains, also called the Till Plains. It

includes mostly wide, flat prairies with rich soil, and many rivers and lakes. The plains provide fertile soil, perfect for growing corn and soybeans. Other important crops grown here include grains such as wheat, barley and rye. The land is also used for raising dairy cattle.

VegetationMost of the central east region has tall grasses. The tallest grass, the

cordgrass, grows to a height of 12 feet. Other grasses found here are Indian Grass, switchgrass, and big bluestem, the state grass of Illinois. Most of the prairie grasses grow now in preserved, protected areas. The wild flowers common to the prairie include black-eyed Susans, purple cone flowers, heath asters, blazing stars, and dogtooth violets. The purple violet is the official state flower of Illinois.


find mammals like woodchucks, foxes, coyotes, Striped skunks and White-


tailed deer near wooded areas. The white-tailed deer is the state mammal of Illinois. You might have also seen animals like Canadian geese, toad, salamanders and beavers in wetlands or open water areas such as lakes and ponds. Other animals like the Rock pigeon, House sparrow, European starlings and woodpeckers are year round residents that can be found in urban, suburban and agricultural areas, as well as raccoons. The Pocket gopher (stocky bodies, small eyes and ears, and a sparsely furred tail) can be primarily found in the central regions of Illinois in underground burrows. Eastern-cottontails can also be found in wooded areas of the East Central region.

Climate and Natural Hazards East central Illinois has a temperate climate (4 distinct seasons), with

cold winters and slightly warmer summers than Northern regions of Illinois. East central Illinois receives more freezing rainstorms than the southern and northern regions. It gets about 40 inches of rainfall yearly. On a typical winter day in East central Illinois, the temperature is about 25°Fahrenheit (-4°Celcius). On a typical summer day the temperature is about 76°Fahrenheit (24°Celsius). There are a variety of severe weather hazards that affect the east central region, including floods, freezing rain, and thunderstorms. Tornadoes pose the greatest severe weather risk to residents of east central Illinois. Peak months are April-June, but tornadoes have occurred in all months. Every year lives are threatened or lost, and property is destroyed by severe weather events in this region.


West Central Region

Land Forms and Land UseThis region is part of the Central Planes. Most of the land is used to

raise cattle, sheep and hogs, and regular farming. The natural resources include minerals like coal and limestone.

VegetationThe west central region has tall grasses that are native to this region

like switchgrass, the big bluestem and the Indian Grass. Many wild flowers grow in the prairies; these include black-eyed Susans, purple cone flowers, heath asters, blazing stars, and dogtooth violets.


find mammals like woodchucks, foxes, coyotes, Striped skunks and White-


tailed deer near wooded areas. The white-tailed deer is the state mammal of Illinois. You might have also seen animals like Canadian geese, toad, salamanders and beavers in wetlands or open water areas such as lakes and ponds. Other animals like the Rock pigeon, House sparrow, European starlings and woodpeckers are year round residents that can be found in urban, suburban and agricultural areas, as well as raccoons. The Pocket gopher (stocky bodies, small eyes and ears, and a sparsely furred tail) can be primarily found in the central regions of Illinois in underground burrows. Wild turkeys can also be found in west central regions of the state.

Climate and Natural HazardsWest central Illinois has a temperate climate (4 distinct seasons). Its

winters are slightly colder and snowier that the southern region and slightly warmer summers than the northern regions. West central Illinois receives more freezing storms than the southern and northern regions. It gets about 36 inches of rainfall yearly. On a typical winter day in West central Illinois the temperature is about 25°Fahrenheit (-4°Celcius). On a typical summer day the temperature is about 76°Fahrenheit (24°Celsius). There are a variety of severe weather hazards that affect the east central region, including floods, freezing rain, and thunderstorms. Tornadoes pose the greatest severe weather risk to residents of west central Illinois. Peak months are April-June, but tornadoes have occurred in all months. Every year lives are threatened or lost, and property is destroyed by severe weather events in this region.


Southern Region

Landforms and Land UseMost of the hills are found in this region. Covering the gently sloping

hills is the Shawnee National forest. The Gulf Coastal Plain, which stretches far beyond Illinois, covers the southernmost part of the region. The land in this area is mostly flat.

The soil and hilly land of this region make it ideal for growing fruits like apples and peaches and for general farming. This region has two important natural resources-coal and oil. Southern Illinois has the richest and largest deposits of coal in the state. Petroleum and natural gas are also found in a number of areas in the southern region.

VegetationThe southern region has forestland. Most of it is located in the

Shawnee National Forest. The trees found here are all native to Illinois. They include the cottonwood, hickory, maple, walnut, tamarack, white pine and oak. The white oak is the state tree of Illinois.



find mammals like woodchucks, foxes, coyotes, Striped skunks and White-tailed deer near wooded areas. The white-tailed deer is the state mammal of Illinois. You might have also seen animals like Canadian geese, toad, salamanders and beavers in wetlands or open water areas such as lakes and ponds. Other animals like the Rock pigeon, House sparrow, European starlings and woodpeckers are year round residents that can be found in urban, suburban and agricultural areas, as well as raccoons. Wild turkeys can also be found in the Southern region of the state. Other animals that are primarily located in this region are opossums, bobcats, Southern flying-squirrels and bats. There are 12 species of bats in Illinois. Some of them are Little Brown Bat, Northern Long-Eared Myotis, Eastern Pipstrelle and Eastern Red Bat. They are all insectivores; they hunt insects. During colder weather, they might migrate or hibernate over winter to conserve energy.

Climate

Climate and Natural HazardsSouthern Illinois has a temperate climate (4 distinct seasons), with

much milder winters and warmer summers than other parts of the state. Southern Illinois also gets fewer snowstorms than the rest of the state. Each year, southern Illinois receives about 10 inches of snow. Southern Illinois receives more rainfall than the other regions, mainly because the water vapors from the Gulf of Mexico travel north in clouds. It gets an average of 46 inches of rainfall yearly. Summer temperatures can be quite warm, though the average is 77°Fahrenheit (25°Celcius). On a typical winter day the temperature is about 33°Fahrenheit (0.5°Celcius). There are a variety of severe weather hazards that affect the southern region, including floods, tornados, thunderstorms, hail and lightning. Every year lives are threatened or lost, and property is destroyed by severe weather events in this region.


Regions Landforms/Land Use

Vegetation Wildlife Climate/Natural Hazards

Northeastern

-plains, Great Lake Plainslake front- Lake Michigan-manufacturing-dairy farming

-Goose Lake Prairie State Preserve: prairie plants (tall grasses, black-eyed Susans, purple coneflowers)-dark rich soil-farm land, soybean, wheat, corn, asparagus, lima bean-wildflowers

-majority of mammals in the area:-Red squirrels-Gray squirrels-vole-lemmings(also includes some common birds, amphibians and reptiles)

-temperate climate (4 seasons)-cold, dry winter, average 22 F-warm, humid summer, average 74F-tornados-frost-snow blizzards-flooding-thunder storms

Northwestern

-prairie land, Central Plainshills-Charles Mound, highest point 1,235 ft-dairy & general farming-lead, zinc, limestone mining

-dark rich soil-soybean, wheat, corn, asparagus, lima bean-wildflowers

-majority of mammals in the area: vole, otters, lemmingsBirds: -Wild turkeys(also includes some common amphibians and reptiles)

-temperate climate (4 seasons)-cold, dry winter, average 22 F-warm, humid summer, average 74F-tornados-frost-snow blizzards-flooding-thunder storms

East Central -prairie land, Central Plains-general farming-limestone mining

-fertile soil-corn belt (corn) -soy beans-grassy plains-wildflowers

-majority of mammals in the area: -pocket gophersBirds: wild turkeys(also includes some common amphibians and reptiles)

-temperate climate (4 seasons)-slightly colder than south winter, average 25 F-slightly warm summer, average 76F-freezing rain storms-tornado belt, most tornados in state-thunder storms

West Central

prairie land, Central Plains-general farming-cattle, sheep and hog farming-limestone, coal mining-manufacturing

-fertile soil-corn belt (corn) -soy beans-grassy plains-wildflowers

-majority of mammals in the area: -pocket gophersBirds: wild turkeys(also includes some common amphibians and reptiles)

-temperate climate (4 seasons)-slightly colder than south winter, average 25 F-slightly warm summer, average 76F-freezing rain storms-tornado belt, most tornadoes in state-thunder storms


Southern -most of IL’s hills-Shawnee National Forest-Gulf Costal Plain-fruit; apples and peaches-coal, oil, petroleum, natural gas

-forestland in Shawnee National Forest-trees native of IL: cottonwood, hickory, maple, walnut, etc.-White oak IL state tree

Mammals in wooded areas: foxes, coyotes, Striped skunks, White-tailed deer (state mammal), woodchucks-In Wetlands: toads, beavers, salamanders, Canadian geese-12 species of bats-Other animals: opossums, bobcats, Southern flying squirrels

-temperate climate-milder winters (33F average) and warmer summers (77F ave.)-10”snow; 46”rainSevere weather: floods, tornados, hail, lightning


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