Illinois
Home to Chicago and, for over 20 years, the tallest building in the country.
Geography Standards
Illinois State Board of Education — Social Studies Standards publishes the official standards; JigsawGeo's map games and printable materials line up well with the geography skills below. See the official standards for exact current wording and numbering.
- Grade 4: Constructing and interpreting maps of Illinois and the United States using a variety of media.
- Grades 6–8: Comparing and contrasting the cultural and environmental characteristics of different places and regions.
In the Classroom
- Play the United States map in JigsawGeo as a warm-up or center activity — Explorer level asks students to place each state by name, Navigator by capital.
- Print the resources below for a quick state-and-capital drill or a labeling quiz.
- JigsawGeo has no ads, accounts, or tracking, so it's safe to hand directly to students.
