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Pecatonica,IllinoisWhere did we begin? What has changed throughout the years?Ellis islandDay 1:

Where it may have begun for your ancestorsFollow the link to explore the history of Ellis Island:

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/immigration/tour/index.htmKnee-to-kneeWith a partner, discuss one interesting thing you learned from the information on Ellis Island.

Now, discuss with your partner Ellis island reviewWhat did you find interesting about the information today?What would you share with someone about Ellis Island?

In your journals, record your thinking on Ellis Island. Write down what you would tell your family or friends about todays discovery.Map comparisons and contrastsDay 2:Would this poster make you want to travel west from Ellis island?

Comparing and contrasting using mapsYou will be seeing several maps of how Illinois and our area has changed. After viewing the maps, you will discuss with your knee-to-knee partner what you notice.Then we will share ideas and record those great thoughts.LOOK CAREFULLY!Illinois 1824 Versus 1895

http://www.library.illinois.edu/contentdm/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/maps&CISOPTR=2255&CISOBOX=1&REC=1

http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/states/1895/il_1895.jpg

What things did you notice?18241885

Pecatonica 1886 versus 1936

www.rare-maps.com/maps_pic/PAGE-1886-PECAT.jpg

http://www.library.illinois.edu/contentdm/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/maps&CISOPTR=2307&CISOBOX=1&REC=4What things did you notice?18861936

Map reviewWhat did you find interesting about the information today?What would you share with someone about the maps?

In your journals, record your thinking on maps. Write down what you would tell your family or friends about todays discovery.Trains and electric street carsDay 3:Railroad cartoon

http://xroads.virginia.edu/~ma96/puck/168.jpgPec railroad depot first followed by the electric streetcarhttp://www.midcontinent.org/imagedb/postcard_detail.php?record_id=27

Train DepotPec railroad maphttp://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilwinneb/rr-winn-map.html

With your knee-to-knee partnerDiscuss how trains would have helped Pecatonica many years ago.

Discuss why we should or should not have a train that goes through town today.Rush to trainDoes this remind you of anything?

http://www.harpweek.com/09Cartoon/BrowseByDateCartoon-Large.asp?Month=September&Date=2Train reviewWhat did you find interesting about the information today?What would you share with someone about trains in our area?

In your journals, record your thinking on as many areas as we looked at today as you can. We looked at a map, pictures of the old train depot and electric street car, and two cartoons involving trains. Write down what you would tell your family or friends about todays discovery.The one room schoolDay 4:Diagram of one room school househttp://www.bing.com/images/search?q=one+room+school+house+video&view=detail&id=EE18428E938950314A8722BF2E1DE0B28530DBD4&first=0&FORM=IDFRIR

Audio and video Clips about one room schoolsDouble Desks

Description of a school

The Primer ClassLearning by Reciting

Interview Video of One Room Schoolhouse

In the little red school house songhttp://www.americaslibrary.gov/sh/game/jukebox_game.html

Chuck wagner from pecatonicahttp://www.charlesbuntjer.com/chucks_life_99_1947_one_room_school.htmOne room school house reviewWhat did you find interesting about the information today?What would you share with someone about the one room schools?

In your journals, record your thinking on the one room school using information from the general schoolhouses as well as the one right here in Pecatonica. Write down what you would tell your family or friends about todays discovery.Different views of downtownDay 5:

View of pecatonicas downtown from the watertower

Downtown reviewWhat did you find interesting about the information today?What would you share with someone about our downtown throughout the years?

In your journals, record your thinking on downtown Pecatonica. Write down what you would tell your family or friends about todays discovery.Final ProjectAfter reviewing the information in our slides from the last five days, make one final journal entry to express any thoughts you have regarding information you have learned.Once you have finished your journal entry, go on to the final page and make a list of questions about things you would like to know more about. These questions can relate just to Pecatonica or they may include questions about ancestors, Ellis Island, or even how the first train tracks were made. Be creative!Other Resources used during the presentationhttp://www.pecfacts.com/uploads/photos/http://photographsamerica.com/Frontier-Life-Depicted-in-The-Great/M/B0026Q6SM0.htmhttp://pecimproveassoc.org/