These state unit studies are designed to help children learn the geography of the United States and learn factual information about every state. These studies are great for children in the public and private education system as well as homeschooled children.
Print the United States map and color each state as you study it. Keep map at the front of your notebook for use with each state.
Print the State Information Sheet and fill in the information as you find it.
Print the Illinois State Outline Map and fill in the state capital, large cities and state attractions that you find.
Answer the following questions on lined paper in complete sentences.
- State Capital What is
the capital?
Capitol Tour - State Flag Why was "Illinois" added to the flag?
- State Flower What is the state flower?
- State Prairie Grass What is the state prairie grass?
- State Animal When was the state animal made official?
- State Bird Who selected the state bird?
- State Fish How big does this fish get?
- State Fossil What is the Tully Monster?
- State Mineral What is this mineral used for?
- State Tree What was the state tree changed to?
- State Insect Who suggested this state insect?
- State Song Who wrote the state song?
- State Dance What is the official dance?
- State Seal What was changed on the new seal?
- State Motto What is the state motto?
- Highest Point What is the highest point in Illinois?
Illinois Printable Pages - Learn more about Illinois with these printable worksheets and coloring pages.
Illinois State Symbols Quiz How much do you remember?
Illinois Word Search - Find the Illinois State Symbols.
Fun in the Kitchen - Learn how to make a Chicago Style Hot Dog - watch those peppers though!
Did You Know... List two interesting facts.
Word Search - Print out the word search and find the state related words.
Illinois State Symbols Game - Test your knowledge of the symbols.
Do You Know? - Fun facts about Illinois.
- Historic Route 66 - This site opens up with a red car driving down Route 66.
- Chicago, Illinois is where the Mother Road begins.
Envirofun - Learn about the environment and have some fun with:
- Middle Riddle: A picture riddle with an environmental message.
- How to Put Worms to Work for You: How to build a compost bin
- Make a Water Cycle Wheel
- Litter Hunt
Bicycle Safety - Learn all about bicycle safety, then see how you do on the test.
Wild About Animals - Learn all about the animals of Illinois. Spend some time and explore this site. Don't miss the Kids Stuff page.
Illinois Prairies - A prairie is a type of grassland. The name comes from the French word for "meadow."
Kid's Lab - Did you know that the third full week in September is celebrated as "Prairie Week" in Illinois? Here is an activity to show you how quickly plants can spread across an area.
Illinois Fire Safe Kids - Learn about fire safety, you can even learn about Nikki and other dogs that help firefighters figure out how fires start. Don't miss the House of Hazards.
Wild about Illinois Organisms & Ecosystems! - There's lots to learn and do here.
Wings, Stings, and Leggy Things: Insects of Illinois - Learn about common insects of Illinois. Includes insect vocabulary, facts, and fun things.
At Home in the Heartland Online - Family life in Illinois from 1700 to the present. Meet real people and share in their decision making.
Shedd Aquarium - Explore the animals at the Shedd Aquarium. Don't miss the interactive story of Kayavak.
Chicago Fire - Learn about this amazing fire that destroyed thousands of buildings and read about one young girl's narrow escape.
Anderson Gardens - Take a virtual tour and learn about this Japanese garden.
Sears Tower - Learn about the tallest building in North America. Print and color the pictures in the coloring book.
Robert Pershing Wadlow - Meet the "gentle giant."
Geography Game - Find the state.
Odd Illinois Law: Catching fish with dynamite was forbidden.
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