How the site is organized Click on the icons to see where they appear on the page. Voices and Choices form the focus of the online exhibit. They provide glimpses into the lifestyles and domestic situations of real people by asking students to engage in the characters' decision-making process. Objects trace over three centuries of change in domestic life.
Timelines trace the events influencing domestic life in Illinois.
Maps illustrate the gradual transformation of Illinois from a land of forests, prairies and wild river valleys to a landscape organized by man. They highlight settlement patterns, transportation routes, and the location of major industries. Teacher Resources provide teachers with grade-specific themes, activities, lesson plans, and discussion ideas for a social studies and language art curriculum. How to Navigate provides explanations of what the various buttons and links on the page will do. Click on this tiny megaphone to download a sound file.