Journey back to a time of exploration with one of the first French
trappers to reach the Illinois Territory. Play a game and learn how to
make your own animal hide possibles bag.
When
voyageurs and early Illinois settlers ventured into the wild, they
probably carried a small bag designed to hold "everything possible."
The bag would hold flint and steel for starting a fire or lead balls for
a musket.
Use
the interactive activities on this site to explore Illinois history with
late elementary students. You'll find lesson plans, activities, photos,
posters and correlations to Illinois Learning Standards.
Wild Illinois History is presented by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
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The activities on this site are correlated to Illinois Learning Standards. Learn more.