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IDNR Trunks
All trunks have been developed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Division of Education. These supplemental kits are available for loan to educators, youth groups or community organizations. Loan time is two weeks.
Please contact Dee McIntyre ( e-mail dmcintyre@hfparks.com or by phone at 708.481.2330 ext. 208) or Laura Berry (e-mail lberry@hfparks.com or by phone at 708.481.2330 ext. 206) for availability or information. |
IL Spiders and Insects
Creepy Crawlers either captivate or terrify us all. Help kids to understand their world and explore what makes these little creatures so intriguing. This trunk is filled with books, CD-ROMs, student activities, field guides, posters, insect/spider observation equipment and a video!
Targeted Grades: K - 6. |
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IL Wild Mammals
Check out these fur samples, skulls, track and scat replicas of local wild mammals. You’ll also find field guides, CD-ROMs, a DVD, lessons, activity sheets and posters. This trunk promises to enthrall and captivate your most sensory participants! Great for an active group that can incorporate time outdoors as part of the lesson or experience. |
People and Animals of Illinois’ Past
Indigenous animals, Native American lifestyles and their connection to how they have affected today’s world are just some of the amazing explorations you’ll have with this educational trunk.
Targeted Grades: K - 3. |
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IL Trees
Want to learn more about trees, forests, forest careers and the forestry industry? This trunk is packed with books, CD-ROM’s and activities to keep you learning and wanting to protect our trees! A correlation to the Illinois Learning Standards for each item is included.
Targeted Grades PreK - 10. |
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IL Fossils
Explore Illinois’ heritage – our stones are a little window into the world that came before. Each trunk contains fossil molds, a fossil hunt kit, a video, a fossil reference collection and field guides.
Targeted Grades 4 - 8. |
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