Index of Lessons OVERVIEW OF THE UNIT:

The Illinois/Chicago Unit has 33  lessons.

These lessons are important in the study of local historical, geographical and social concepts.

The Illinois/Chicago unit introduces students to an understanding of events, personalities and movements in state history, as well as the geography of the state.

Students will:

	grasp how the concepts of social science can help interpret human actions.
	recognize and investigate problems.
	formulate and propose solutions supported by reason and evidence
	express and interpret information and ideas.
	use technology to access information, process ideas and communicate results.
	contribute productively as individuals and as members of groups.
	recognize and apply connections of important information among learning areas.

(adapted from Illinois State Standards)

Illinois Geography back to the top
	Lessons	Objectives
1	Illinois/Chicago  Introduction	Relate what they already know about Illinois and Chicago by creating a KWHL chart.
2	Mental Map of Illinois	Apply their knowledge of the history of Illinois/Chicago by creating a five Question Quiz.
3	Map Skills	Demonstrate their knowledge of Illinois/Chicago by creating a Mental Map.
4	Student Map of  Illinois	Apply their knowledge of map elements by creating a student-constructed map of Illinois.
5	Mental  Map of Illinois	Apply their knowledge of map elements by creating a student-constructed map of Illinois.
6	From Geography to History	Apply their knowledge of the state by creating a mental map.
7	From Geography to History	Compare and contrast physical and political maps by creating a Venn diagram.
Illinois Early History back to the top
	Lessons	Objectives
8	Early History of Illinois	Discover the extent of Native American influence on North America by creating a discussion.
9	History of Illinois-1600's	Compare and contrast the perceptions of different groups by creating a dual timeline.
10	History of Illinois-1700's	Compare and contrast the perceptions of different groups by creating a dual timeline.
11	History of Illinois-1800's	Compare and contrast the perceptions of different groups by creating a dual timeline.
12	Internet Search Strategies	Examine different ways to gather information on the internet
13	History of Illinois-1800's	Illinois Timeline Game
14	Illinois History	Order historical events by creating a timeline quiz
15	Abraham Lincoln	Examine influence of Abraham Lincoln on events of the 1800’s by creating a group life-size character poster.
Chicago History back to the top
	Lessons	Objectives
16	History of Illinois: The Growing Years Chicago’s Muddy Streets	History of Illinois: The Growing Years - Chicago’s Muddy Streets Hypothesize ways to solve the problem of Chicago’s swampy streets by creating a list
17.	History of Illinois: The Growing Years Chicago’s Amazing Growth	.Pose a critical question and research the answer by creating a Numbered Heads Together Game.
18	The Great Chicago Fire: City of Wood	Hypothesize some causes (facts and theories) of the Great Chicago Fire by creating a class chart.
19	The Great Chicago Fire: The O'Leary Hearing	Recreate the O’Leary Hearing by creating a dramatization.
20	The Great Chicago Fire: The O'Leary Hearing	Recreate a Great Chicago Fire survivor’s experience by creating a reader’s theater presentation.
21	The Great Chicago Fire Survivors	Compare the experiences of two survivors of the Great Chicago Fire by creating a Venn diagram.
22	The Great Chicago Fire Survivors	Create a historical fiction story of a Great Chicago Fire survivor by creating a survival narrative.
23	The Great Chicago Fire Survivors	Select the best survivor story by creating a letter of condolence.
24	The Great Chicago Fire Survivors	Decide which moment from the fire is the most significant by creating a story corner.
25	The Great Chicago Fire Must Become a Movie	Persuade James Cameron to choose this disaster for his next movie by creating a persuasive letter.
Final Project Ideas back to the top
	Lessons	Objectives
26	Illinois Today	Summarize the key elements of 20th Century history by creating a product of their choice.
27	Illinois/Chicago Unit	Summarize the key elements Illinois/Chicago unit by creating a Class ABC Book.
United States and Illinois Government back to the top
	Lessons	Objectives
28	Introduction to Illinois Government	To determine prior knowledge of the Federal and Illinois Governments
29	Rights and Responsibilities	Demonstrate knowledge of rights and responsibilities  of US Citizens
30	Branches of Government	Research and categorize the branches of government through a sorting activity
31	Elected Officials in Illinois	Identify and explain the duties of the elected officials of the state of Illinois
32	Making the Connections	Demonstrate knowledge of similarities and differences of State and Federal Government
Tour Illinois back to the top
	Lesson	Objective
33	Illinois Today	Visit Illinois today through other school websites
Enrichment Activities back to the top
	Lessons	Objectives
E 1	Fire Disasters - Curriculum Integration Activity	Compare and contrast the disasters by creating a Cartesian Graph.
E 2	Creating Map Scale	Activities for understanding and including a scale on student maps

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Collaborators: Patti Besick, Mary Alice Lindvall, Sue Zerafa Created: 09/07/98 Modified:08/05/06 School District 54, Schaumburg, Illinois http://web54.sd54.k12.il.us/district54/socst/illinois/lessons/default.htm