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Third Grade Social Studies
Third Grade Social Studies has an emphasis on Rockford. Teaching about Rockford will make the community come alive to your students as they learn more about the city in which they live! Do you know why Rockford is called the Forest City?
whatsnew_mc Rockford Unit for Grade 3
Curriculum Guide
New! Here is the curriculum for teaching about Rockford in Third Grade!
Visitors Bureau Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
What to do in Rockford? Lots!
book_page_flip_lc The History of Rockford
Creating an Activity Book
This unit on Rockford History was designed by elementary teacher Bobbi Koch for her Montessori students. After studying about the history of Rockford, the children will be asked to create their own "Pocket Book" illustrating the birth of Rockford. Directions for creating this activity book are found toward the end of the slide presentation.
Jane Addams 1878 Age 18 Jane Addams
The Founder of Hull House
In this unit on Jane Addams, designed by Sandi Peterson of Marsh, students will read about the life of Jane Addams, write journal entries, discuss her contributions, and do a photo examination. Other assessments include creating a board game, writing a poem or rap, doing a Power Point presentation, or creating a 3-fold display. Use the links below to access information on Jane Addams and for a bibliography of sources used for this unit.
Jane Adams 2 Jane Addams
Information
Did you know that Jane Addams was born in Cedarville, Illinois? She attended Rockford Female Seminary here in Rockford. The school is now known as Rockford College.
Jane Addams 3 Jane Addams
Bibliography
When did Jane Addams receive the Nobel Peace Prize and for what reason?
whatsnew_mc Rockford History
Timeline
A timeline of Rockford's earliest years to the 1990s. What can we add to this timeliine?
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About Rockford
Invite students to examine these pictures from Rockford history and respond to them!
Symbol City of Rockford
All About Rockford and Its Government
Here is an excellent resource for finding out more about Rockford's government. What does a mayor do? What is an alderman and what does he/she do? Where do our tax dollars go? How do I find out more about recyling in Rockford? All this an more can be found at this site!
Lewis Lemon
From Tinker Swiss Cottage
Lewis Lemon was an important founder of Rockford!
Aerial Views of Rockford, 1880 and 1891
From the Library of Congress
Maps, Maps, Maps!
From the Rockford Area Economic Development Council
Rockford Maps relating to the economy today!

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