Posters and specimens complement the written information. Animals in Danger and activities developed by the World Wildlife Fund are highlighted. Fossils - Examples of both plant and animal fossils are included with written materials and suggested activities. Fossils from Mazon Creek in Illinois are featured. Directions for making fossils are included along with other hands-on activities developed by Mr. Tim Brinker.
Students can manipulate and compare skulls of herbivores, carnivores, insectivores, and omnivores.
Activity and worksheets are included for classroom use along with specimen information. Illinois Biodiversity - Introduce your students to the wonderful variety of species found in Illinois. This box contains a wealth of written information and activities to lead your class through a discovery of glacial northern Illinois to the modern day Chicago Wildernbess. Illinois A study in Diversity. Insects - Samples of insects embedded in plastic and butterflies in glass can be studied for similarities and differences.