Monday

Manufacturing is Indiana's most important inductry. Indiana is the top steel-producing state in the U.S. Indiana factories make parts for motor vehicles and airplanes. They also produce rubber and plastic products, and electrical equipment. Chemical production, from paint to prescription drugs, is also important to the state.

Tuesday

Rocks are solid masses of minerals. Some common kinds of rocks found in Indiana are sandstone, mudstone, limestone, quartzite, and shale. If you find of piece of shale, look carefully. You might find a fossil (imprint) of a plant or animal from a long time ago!

Wednesday

In the mid-1800s, Madison was center of transportation, industry, and commerce for the Ohio RIver Valley. Today, Madison is known for its historic buildings. More than 100 square blocks of the town are listed on the National Register of Historic Places!

Thursday

Richard Gatling founded Gatling Gun Company in Indianapolis in 1862. Richard's best-known invention was the rapid-fire gun, which was the model for the modern-day machine gun. Many people criticized Gatling for inventing a terrible weapon. Gatling offered his invention to the Union Army during the Civil War, but it was not approved until the war had ended.