Resources

We offer a variety of resources for educators.

Lake County Species

Visit www.LakeCountySpecies.org for an online, FREE image resource for teachers.
No charge, and it’s simple. Just log on, use the search engine and download images. Images are copyrighted, but may be used for any non-profit, educational, or non-commercial purpose, provided all reproductions have an appropriate credit and copyright notice.

Explore the Fort

Explore the history, people and ecology surrounding historic Fort Sheridan with this interdisciplinary program (social studies, science, history and language arts). Our free Educator’s Guide for middle school students is complete with 15 lessons plans, a 40-minute video documentary and supplementary materials. We encourage a field trip to Fort Sheridan, but lessons do not require an in-person visit

The Fort Sheridan Curriculum is mapped to meet Illinois’ State Board of Education Learning Standards.

Download materials at www.ExploreTheFort.org

Leave No Child Inside

This Chicago Wilderness initiative aims to connect kids with nature and the outdoors. Learn more.

Classroom Tools

Learn about Harris Loan Items and other tools to use in your classroom. Learn more.

Teacher Programs

Broaden your horizons with teacher programs. Teacher workshops, program previews, in-service training and other adult education opportunities are available for a variety of subjects. These unique learning opportunities address both Illinois State Learning Standards and Teacher Performance Standards. Browse current offerings.

Grants

Learn about grants that are offered to help defray the cost of our programs. View grant information.

Pre and Post Activities

Download release forms and pre and post program activities. Learn more.