4Rs : recycling lessons & projects with an index to the Illinois Learning Standards : reduce, reuse, recycle, rebuy /

"The 4Rs Recycling Lessons and Projects with an Index to the Illinois Learning Standards has been produced through a cooperative effort between the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and University of Illinois Extension. This publication is dedicated to increasing environmental awareness among Illinois students and achieving long-term behavior changes to ensure the wise use of our natural resources. The lesson plans and activities are designed for grades K-8."--Prelim. page.

A year with wildlife /

You will find scientific names used in this activity book. The scientific name will be in italics and will immediately follow the animal's common name. For example, the woodchuck's scientific name is Marmota monax. Your scientific name is Homo sapiens. Scientific names are used so that scientists from different parts of the world can communicate with one another and know that they are talking about the same species. These names are based on a Latin system.

Aquatic resources of Illinois /

When using this book, students will become familiar with the aquatic resources of Illinois. The information and activities can help you meet the following Illinois learning standards: Mathematics 6.A.2, 6.B.1, 6.B.2, 6.B.3a, 6.C.1a, 6.C.2a, 6.C.3a; Science 11.A.1a, 11.A.1c, 11.A.1d, 11.A.2b, 11.A.2d, 11.A.3a, 11.A.3b, 11.A.3c, 11.A.3f; Social science 16.E.2a, 16.E.2c, 17.A.1a, 17.A.1b, 17.A.2a, 17.A.2b, 17.B.1a, 17.B.1b, 17.C.1a, 17.C.2b, 17.D.2b. For part of the activities an Illinois road map is needed.

Aves comunes de Illinois /

This activity book is designed to supplement the information provided in the Illinois Common Birds poster from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). When using this book, students will become familiar with the traits and appearance of 18 bird species commonly seen in Illinois. The information and activities can help you to meet the following Illinois Learning Standards: 12.B.2a; 12.B.2b.

Criaturas de la noche.

The information in this booklet may be useful to educators when teaching about animal and plant adaptations. Illinois Learning Standards and Benchmarks: 12.B.1a, 12.B.1b, 12B.2a, 12B.2b.

Creatures of the night.

The information in this booklet may be useful to educators when teaching about animal and plant adaptations. Illinois Learning Standards Benchmarks: 12.B.1a, 12.B.1b, 12B.2a, 12B.2b.

Datos de los bosques de Illinois : grades K-3.

This activity book is designed to supplement the information provided in the A to Z From a Tree, Illinois Fall Colors, Illinois' Forestry Industry and Illinois Trees : Seeds and Leaves posters from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). When using this activity book, students will become familiar with many characteristics of trees, industries related to trees and products made from trees. The information and activities included can assist your students of grades kindergarten through three in meeting the Illinois Learning Standards listed below. Although it is not necessary to have a copy of the posters named above to complete this activity book, if you would like them, they can be ordered online. Go to http://dnr.state.il.us then click on the "Education" button in the right side box. You'll find the link to the online order form.

Illinois common birds /

This activity book is designed to supplement the information provided in the Illinois Common Birds poster from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). When using this book, students will become familiar with the traits and appearance of 18 bird species commonly seen in Illinois. The information and activities can help you to meet the following Illinois Learning Standards: 12.B.2a; 12.B.2b.

Illinois forest facts : grades K - 3.

This activity book is designed to supplement the information provided in the A to Z From a Tree, Illinois Fall Colors, Illinois' Forestry Industry and Illinois Trees : Seeds and Leaves posters from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). When using this activity book, students will become familiar with many characteristics of trees, industries related to trees and products made from trees. The information and activities included can assist your students of grades kindergarten through three in meeting the Illinois Learning Standards listed below. Although it is not necessary to have a copy of the posters named above to complete this activity book, if you would like them, they can be ordered online. Go to http://dnr.state.il.us then click on the "Education" button in the right side box. You'll find the link to the online order form.

Illinois fossils.

The Illinois Fossils Activity Book from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is designed to supplement your curriculum in a variety of ways. The information and activities contained in this publication are targeted to grades four through eight and can help you meet the following Illinois Learning Standards; 12.B.2a;12.B.2b; 12.B.3b.

Illinois fossils.

The information and activities contained in this publication are targeted to grades four through eight and can help you meet the following Illinois Learning Standards; 12.B.2a;12.B.2b; 12.B.3b.

Illinois forest facts : grades K - 3.

This activity book is designed to supplement the information provided in the A to Z From a Tree, Illinois Fall Colors, Illinois' Forestry Industry and Illinois Trees : Seeds and Leaves posters from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). When using this activity book, students will become familiar with many characteristics of trees, industries related to trees and products made from trees. The information and activities included can assist your students of grades kindergarten through three in meeting the Illinois Learning Standards listed below. Although it is not necessary to have a copy of the posters named above to complete this activity book, if you would like them, they can be ordered online. Go to http://dnr.state.il.us then click on the "Education" button in the right side box. You'll find the link to the online order form.

Illinois mammals /

When using this activity book, students will become familiar with the traits and appearance of 16 mammal species that live in Illinois. The information and activities can help you meet the following Illinois Learning Standards: 6.B.1, 6.B.2, 6.C.1, 6.C.2, 10.1.1a, 10.A.1b, 10.A.2a, 10.A.2b, 12.B.2a, 12.B.2b, 12.B.3b.

Illinois mammals /

When using this activity book, students will become familiar with the traits and appearance of 16 mammal species that live in Illinois. The information and activities can help you meet the following Illinois Learning Standards: 6.B.1, 6.B.2, 6.C.1, 6.C.2, 10.1.1a, 10.A.1b, 10.A.2a, 10.A.2b, 12.B.2a, 12.B.2b, 12.B.3b.

Illinois' state symbols /

This activity book is designed to supplement your curriculum in a variety of ways. The information and activities can help you meet the following Illinois learning standards: 12.B.1a, 12.B.2b.