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Magnificent Michigan
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
If you are looking for a way to explore Michigan's resources, physical features, and more, this lesson plan 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
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
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
In this Michigan instructional activity, students match vocabulary words that represent Michigan's history to their descriptions. Students match 10 words.
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Michigan Crossword
In this Michigan worksheet, students answer questions about Michigan's history in a crossword. Students answer 9 questions in a crossword.
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Michigan Map
In this state maps instructional activity, 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 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
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
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
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?
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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Exploring Michigan
Students create and present an itinerary for a trip. In this travel lesson, 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 trip....
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Introduce Michigan
Fourth graders explore Michigan. In this geography skills lesson, 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?
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
In this Michigan outline map worksheet, 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
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 Quarter Worksheet
In this online interactive Michigan quarter worksheet, students examine a Michigan quarter picture and answer 4 questions regarding it. This worksheet may be printed for classroom use.
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Mystery State #19
In this mystery state activity, 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
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!
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...
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Using Multimedia to Teach Core Democratic Values
Learners produce multimedia presentation to fellow class members on one of the Core Democratic Values, such as patriotism or civilian control of military, that is part of State of Michigan Social Studies Framework.
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How Michigan's History Connects with Me
Fourth graders investigate Michigan history and how it impacts their lives. They create a timeline and make personal connections with the history of Michigan. Students explore the impact of events in Michigan's past on their own families.
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Michigan Web Page
Fourth graders locate and evaluate websites about the state of Michigan. In collaborative groups they create a web page that includes lessons and links appropriate for other fourth grade students to study information about the state of...