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Educational Resources

Illinois Fossils

Biodiversity of Illinois Searchable Index
ENTICE Workshops Web Page
Fossils Lessons  (Grade 3)(Grade 4)(Middle School)
Geobit 5: Illinois' State Fossil Tullimonstrum gregarium
GeoBit 6: The Trilobite
Resources Trunks and Field Packs

Activity Books

Illinois Fossils

This 24-page activity book is a guide to the fossil species in Illinois for students of grades 4-8.

Illinois' State Symbols (English and Spanish)

Activity book contains coloring pages and facts about the state symbols. Targeted Grades: K-6. Permission to photocopy these pages is granted for use with students in the classroom.