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Mackinac Bridge

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Students participate in various activities investigating the Mackinac Bridge. They explore various websites, read a history of the bridge, view live Webcams, take a Virtual Tour, and compare the Mackinac Bridge to other bridges in Michigan.

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bridges, civil engineering

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bridges, mackinac bridge, suspension bridges, social studies
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1st - 7th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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