Animals Activities
The History of Illinois Agriculture presents these activities and lesson plans to teachers, students, and anyone interested in exploring the themes and research we covered in the Web site. All ages will enjoy many of these activities.
For the student of genealogical and historical research:
Farm
Family History Research Unit:
How to Analyze
Historical Photographs for livestock information.
How to Research
and Analyze Historical Objects such as tools, buildings, and their uses.
Lessons on Farming Methods:
How Did Farm Products Get to Market
in the Nineteenth Century? Analyze transportation maps to explain how four farmers marketed their commodities.
More lessons on breed identification and care, on changes in livestock when technology changed, and on cultural influences on livestock choice.
