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"Herstory" in Michigan - Great Women of our Great State Lesson Plan"Herstory" in Michigan - Great Women of our Great State Lesson Plan
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"Herstory" in Michigan - Great Women of our Great State

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Students 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 history of Michigan. Student pairs choose a women to research and then develop a class presentation of Her story by using HyperStudio.

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michigan history, michigan

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michigan history, women, social studies
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Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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