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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: The Making of Modern Michigan

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The libraries of Michigan have collaborated on this project to provide a comprehensive history of the state online. Photographs, articles, letters, and sound recordings are included in the impressive collection.
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Wsu: Virtual Motor City Collection (Detroit News)

For Students 9th - 10th
Peruse this collection of over 800,000 photographs offering an illustrated history to the city of Detroit, Michigan.
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Detroit Historical Society

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a resource on the history of the city of Detroit.
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University of Michigan

Univ. Of Michigan: History of Ann Arbor: Ann Arbor, 1850 1914: Adolescent Years

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of Ann Arbor, Michigan from 1850 to the beginning of World War I.
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Seeking Michigan

For Students 9th - 10th
Look no further if you are in search of the history of the people, places, and businesses of Michigan. Seeking Michigan offers a variety of mediums to share the state's stories.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Michigan

For Students 3rd - 5th
Discover the "Great Lakes State." Learn all of the different nicknames for Michigan. Library of Congress website gives us a wide range of information.
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A Short History of Copper Mining

For Students 9th - 10th
On this page you will find general information about copper, mining copper, and ghost towns.
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Building Mighty Mac

For Students 3rd - 5th
This resource highlights the construction of the Mackinac Bridge, a famous landmark in Michigan.
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Building Mighty Mac

For Students 3rd - 5th
This resource highlights the construction of the Mackinac Bridge, a famous landmark in Michigan.
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Copper Mining in Michigan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on mining copper in Michigan. This is a museum site that is dedicated to the history of copper mining.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Michigan State History for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students study the history and timeline of the state of Michigan including early explorers, Native Americans, settlers, Pontiac's Rebellion, and the War of 1812 on this webpage.
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Coppertown Museum: Coppertown Usa

For Students 9th - 10th
On this page you will find general information about copper and the history of copper mining in Michigan.