Lesson 2
The Land of Illinois
1. Read pages 7 - 13
2. Using the map on page 12, students label a blank map of Illinois (attached). Students should label: lakes, major cities, and major rivers (Mississippi, Wabash, Illinois, Kaskaskia, Rock, Chicago, and Des Plaines).
3. Students should color their maps, and create a key.
4. As a class, add additional features to maps and discuss the topography of the State.
Additional Resources are linked below.
1. Read pages 7 - 13
2. Using the map on page 12, students label a blank map of Illinois (attached). Students should label: lakes, major cities, and major rivers (Mississippi, Wabash, Illinois, Kaskaskia, Rock, Chicago, and Des Plaines).
3. Students should color their maps, and create a key.
4. As a class, add additional features to maps and discuss the topography of the State.
Additional Resources are linked below.