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Just for Teachers
University of Illinois Extension in Rock Island County specializes in providing quality information and technical assistance to teachers of local school districts. By exploring the the "Teacher Resources" web pages you will find a wealth of curricular materials as well as research based information to enhance teaching effectiveness.

Featured Websites
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Additional Websites
  • Knowing Your World
    Lessons and activities designed for 4th & 5th graders to learn about acid rain, global warming, water resources and other environmental topics.
  • Character Education
    Cultivating knowledge for purposeful living, students learn through literature, art, humanities, and throughout the existing school curriculum the benefits and consequences of behavior.
  • Natural Resources, the Environment and Ecosystems
    Activities for teachers to help their students become more aware of how plants, animals and humans interact with ecosystems.
  • Apples & More
    Visit Apples & More to learn about U-pick apple orchards, apple nutrition, varieties & selection, and fun activities for children.
  • Helping Kids Succeed in School
    Helping children enjoy learning and being successful in school is an important goal for parents, other family members, and schools.
  • Walk in My Shoes
    Learn what it feels like to be older and what happens to our bodies as we age.
  • Sports & Nutrition: The Winning Connection
    Written and designed for today's young athlete, these easy-to-use nutrition guides work well in classrooms and after-school programs.

Our other program areas....

4-H School Enrichment
School enrichment programs are 4-H projects you can use in your classroom, after school programs and at your library. Click here for a listing of programs in Rock Island County.
Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Diane Baker
Unit Educator, Youth Development
Rock Island County Unit
4550 Kennedy Drive
Suite 3
East Moline, IL 61244
Phone: 309-796-0512
FAX: 309-796-0673
bakerd@uiuc.edu

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