Counties of Michigan

After reading primary and secondary source materials about the life of Henry Bibb, individuals identify a core democratic value Bibb demonstrated and give examples drawn from their readings.

Students recognize Michigan on a map and understand how its climate is affected by the Great Lakes. In this Michigan food lesson, students play a trivia game to identify the produce of Michigan. Students relate the climate in each part...

How can an American flag be displayed indoors vs. outdoors? What is proper etiquette for handling the flag? The Girls Scouts of the USA have put together a fantastic packet of information with everything you need to know about the...

Fourth graders research a famous person in Michigan history. They will use at least three different resources including technology to conduct their research. They then will use various forms of technology to create individual research...

Young scholars use maps, globes, geographic information systems and other sources of information to analyze the nature of places at a variety of scales. They identify on a map and determine the population of the city, county, state,...

Students investigate different regions. Beginning with the idea that a neighborhood is a region, students explore maps to discover that towns, states, and countries can also be considered regions. Students create a book, with...

Young scholars explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students research the history and present status of the Lake Michigan Federation. Young scholars read literature to further their knowledge of private...

Fourth graders describe how Michigan has changed and stayed the same over time. They explain reasons why people settled/settle in Michigan, then explain the role of geography on the settlement of Michigan.

Students become familiar with Great Lakes ships and shipping while practicing memory skills and reading. They discuss the difference between a boat and a ship. Students work in groups of two. Each team gets to turn over two cards on...

Students study important Michigan based philanthropists. They examine how philanthropy, especially within the United Way, has helped their own community and write school based public service announcements to share this information. They...