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Magnificent Michigan

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete a research project about the state of Michigan. They conduct Internet research, organize the information on index cards, and create a HyperStudio presentation.
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Introducing Industries

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
If you are looking for a way to explore Michigan's resources, physical features, and more, this lesson is for you. After discussing Michigan and the Great Lakes, learners fill out a graphic organizer identifying the state's natural...
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How to Make a Lake

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Delve in the creation of the Great Lakes in Michigan. After listening to stories about the formation of the lakes in this area, pupils perform experiments to investigate how this occurred. This provides a great way for learners to...
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Michigan word search

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this Michigan worksheet, students search for words in a wordsearch that represent Michigan's history. Students search for 10 words.
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Michigan Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this Michigan worksheet, students match vocabulary words that represent Michigan's history to their descriptions. Students match 10 words.
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Michigan Crossword

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this Michigan activity, learners answer questions about Michigan's history in a crossword. Students answer 9 questions in a crossword.
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"Herstory" in Michigan - Great Women of our Great State

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners discover the struggles and achievements of women throughout Michigan's history, the changes that have taken place in women's roles, and the difference one person can make. This lesson focuses on the impact women have made on the...
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Michigan Map

For Students 4th - 5th
In this state maps worksheet, students identify the map of Michigan. Students then fill in the capital city, major cities, and other state attractions.
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Michigan Alphabet Activity

For Students 4th - 5th
In this alphabet activity worksheet, students study the 10 phrases associated Michigan. Students then alphabetize the 10 phrases.
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Comparing Michigan to Other States

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders work in groups of 2 or 3 and choose a state to compare with Michigan. They use the Internet to locate information on other states allowing students time to research how Michigan compare to their state and incorporate their...
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Battle Flags: Michigan and the Civil War Lesson 5 Letters from the War

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the letters written my Michigan soldiers during the Civil War. They examine the letters for clues about the life and attitudes of these soldiers.
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State Symbols of Michigan

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students study the symbols of the state of Michigan and create a slide show using KidPix. They discuss the diversity of creation within the state of Michigan. Students also discuss how God is in control of the "kings of our earth."
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Who Are the Aliens in Our Inland Seas?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work in teams to research specific landforms in Great Lakes Watershed, compile information into data table, and write legend explaining landform for children's book. Students then research area surrounding landform, compile...
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The Building Blocks of the Nation

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students research either people how have made history in Michigan, women or people who contributed in specified time periods in American history. They use the Internet to complete the research. They create cube reports using word...
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Exploring Michigan

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students create and present an itinerary for a trip. In this travel lesson plan, students list ideas of travel experiences for their country. Students then pretend they are taking a trip to Michigan and read an example letter for their...
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Introduce Michigan

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore Michigan. In this geography skills lesson plan, 4th graders read textbook pages about the state and then participate in a classroom activity that requires them to be part of an assembly line.
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What Do You Know About Michigan?

For Students 4th - 6th
In this online interactive Michigan worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions that require them to exhibit what they know about the state. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Michigan Outline Map

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this Michigan outline map activity, students examine political boundaries of the state and the placement its capital city as well as its major cities. This map is not labeled.
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Michigan Acrostic Poem

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Michigan worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about the state of Michigan. Students use the letters in MICHIGAN to begin each new line of poetry about the state.
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Michigan Vocabulary Word Jumble

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Michigan worksheet, students unscramble the letters in 20 words to spell key cities, people, regions and resources about the state of Michigan. There is a word bank.
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Interactive
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Michigan Quarter Worksheet

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this online interactive Michigan quarter activity, students examine a Michigan quarter picture and answer 4 questions regarding it. This activity may be printed for classroom use.
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Mystery State #19

For Students 4th - 6th
In this mystery state worksheet, students answer five clues to identify the state in question. They then locate that state on a map.
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Michigan: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 15 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Michigan.
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Michigan vs. Ohio State: A Serious Rivalry!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discuss and research the pros and cons of school rivalries. In particular, they study the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry. Through their research, they think about how media accounts of college football games can be shaped...