IL Learning Social Science Learning Goal 17
Understand world geography and the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States
(Illinois Geography)
Examples of Teaching Practices (Illinois highlighted)
- Demonstrate understanding of major geographic features of Illinois, the United States, and the world and their historical and contemporary significance.
- Recognize how to use maps, globes, and other geographic tools to locate and derive information about people, places, and environments.
- Apply concepts of geography (e.g., location, movement, population, migration) to analyze contemporary and historical issues and trends.
- Recognize the connections among and common concerns of world societies (e.g., food production and distribution, human rights) and analyze the influence of these global connections and concerns on people, places, and events.
- Recognize basic concepts related to the structure and organization of human societies and processes of socialization and social interaction.
- Analyze the nature and implications of various types of interactions between people and the environment and the effects of human activities (e.g., consumption of natural resources, pollution) on the environment.
- Identify a wide range of instructional resources and technologies to support the learning of geography.
Internet Resources & Links
*Recommended sites for Certification Test Preparation- Elementary Education Subject Matter
Geography of Illinois >>
This site includes geography statistics, geographical divisions, political geography, geology (coal, rivers, groundwater) flora and fauna, climate, border anomalies, external links and references.
Illinois Facts >>
Illinois State Geological Survey >>
Illinois Department of Natural Resources >>
This site contains a section with resources for educators.
Illinois Agriculture Statistic Service >>
Click on "Illinois Fact Sheets" on this page to download a pdf file with information about current agriculture and climate conditions in Illinois.
Illinois Geography >>
This site is very user friendly and has much information about Illinois geography.