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Educational Resources

Illinois Turtles

Aquatic Crossword Puzzle
Aquatic Illinois Unit Lessons
Biodiversity of Illinois Searchable Index
ENTICE Workshops Web Page
Illinois Turtles Poster
Inland Sand Areas of Illinois Poster
Inland Sand Areas of Illinois - accompanying poster guide
Kids for Conservation® Archive – April 2015, Signs of Spring
Kids for Conservation® Archive – March 2017, Illinois Turtles
Kids for Conservation® Archive – November 2020, Adaptations: Mimicry
Large Rivers of Illinois Poster
Large Rivers of Illinois - accompanying poster guide
Resources Trunks and Field Packs
Southern Illinois Oak/Hickory Forest Poster
Southern Illinois Oak/Hickory Forest - accompanying poster guide
State Fair Tent Banners - 2024, Illinois Endangered and Threatened Species
Wild About Illinois Turtles! Web page

Podcasts

Click here and search, "Reptiles."

Illinois Turtles
Reptiles of Illinois
Sorting Out Taxonomy: Illinois Turtles

Activity Books

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.

Slime, Scales and Mudpuppy Tails (English and Spanish)

This activity book contains information about Illinois amphibians and reptiles with illustrations to color. Targeted Grades: K-8. Permission to photocopy these pages is granted for use with students in the classroom.