Local Homeschooling Resources in Illinois
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State Laws
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Homeschooling Organizations
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Books about Illinois and it's state history:
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SOS Illinois 2006 R2For each of the 50 states, topics include state government and leaders, a historical timeline, state growth and population, natural resources, economics and business, tourism and cultural distinctions, and Christian heritage and influence. Instead of rote memorization of facts, students use critical thinking and research skills as they prepare essays. This makes State History an excellent program for enhancing writing skills, applying math skills and learning about business and resources. Appropriate for grades 7-12. New and improved features of the 2006 Switched-On Schoolhouse R2s include:
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Landmarks of American Presidents: A Traveler's GuideA gold mine of fascinating field trip destinations for students of U.S. history! Beginning with brief biographical sketches and travel records of American presidents from George Washington to Bill Clinton, this unique resource also features a state-by-state guide to landmarks and historic locations---from the Illinois public square where Lincoln practiced law to the Bush family home in Maine. 809 pages, hardcover from Gale Research. |
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Illinois Big Activity Book, Grades K-5
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Illinois History BingoMust-know state facts for kids to learn while having fun! Includes: Statehood Date, State Name Origin, Capital City, State Flag, State Motto, State Bird, State Population, Economy, Media, Governor, Explorers, Native Peoples, Current Events and more! Each game includes 36 different playing cards. |
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Illinois My First Book, Grades K-5An "early bird" intro to basic state facts. Covers state basics such as state nickname, seal, song, bird, motto, flag, regions, industries, neighbors, and weather, plus an intro to state history, people and more. Includes: drawing, mazes, matching, coloring, and more! Reproducible. Available for all 50 states. Grades K-5; ages 5-10. |
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Illinois Jeopardy, Grades 3-8
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Illinois Millionaire, Grades 3-8
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Illinois Wheel of Fortune, Grades 3-8Students learn about History, Geography, People, Economics, Civics and more, while developing math, spelling, and language skills! Students will solve word puzzles about Wars, Women, Agriculture, Transportation, Government, and more. Includes game instructions, how to make a "Lazy Susan wheel", and prize suggestions. Students will spin the wheel while learning state facts and improving grammar, critical thinking, and memory skills. Scoring makes it fun. Reproducible prize coupons included! Grades 3,8; ages 8-14. |
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Illinois Pocket Guide, Grades 3-8The perfect reference guide. This handy 4" x 6", easy-to-use guide is divided into seven color-coded sections which include: basics, history, geography, people, places, nature, and more! Riddles, recipes, and surprising facts make this guide a delight! Available for all 50 states! Grades 3-8; ages 8-14. |
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State Shapes: IllinoisThese colorful, fact-filled books are irresistible! Die-cut in the shape of the state, each one takes readers on a fascinating journey to visit intriguing places, meet famous and historic figures, learn about animals and wildlife, and experience the culture that makes each state unique. Packed with fun facts, exciting history and fascinating folklore, State Shapes are illustrated with a warmth, humor and flare that will appeal to kids and parents alike. Hardcover, 47 pages. |
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Illinois Historydescription coming. |
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Illinois Native Peoplesdescription coming. |
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Illinois Government Project Book, Grades K-8Features 30 projects for kids to complete-and includes actual state facts. Each project is quick, easy, and inexpensive! Projects include: designing a simple census questionnaire; creating a replica of the state flag; staging a mock classroom election; pretending to be mayor for a day; and more! Students will have a blast creating projects. Most projects use ordinary, easy-to-access materials. 32 pages. |
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Let's Discover Illinois CD-ROM, Grades 2-8
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People Of Illinoisdescription coming. |
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Illinois Geography ProjectsYou'll find 30 cool activities, crafts, and experiments all geared to learning more about the state of Illinois' geography. Each page features one complete project with clear directions for hands-on fun. Includes creating a wildlife montage, testing soil samples, and more. Through participating in the activities, students 5-15 will visualize important state geographical facts. |
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Uniquely Illinoisdescription coming |
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