The University Museum

Extending The Exhibit

Have students search for information about historic events in the area in which they live. The "Finding History in Your Town" guide sheet will help them make discoveries.

When students have located people that they can interview, have them collect an oral history. The "Oral History Guide" will help them.

It's never too early to help students explore careers. The "Career Guide" will help them identify some of the careers involved in exploring and preserving history.

The following resources will be useful

• Illinois Historic Preservation Agency - http://www.state.il.us/HPA/
• The Illinois State Historical Society - http://www.historyillinois.org/
• Great moments in Illinois history from 1673-2001 - http://www.illinois.gov/facts/history.cfm
• At Home in the Heartland - http://www.museum.state.il.us/exhibits/athome/
• The Illinois History Resource Page - http://www.historyillinois.org/hist.html
• Illinois Council for the Social Studies - http://homepage.mac.com/owendo/ICSS/icssheader.htm