Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Michigan

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site has a colorful display of information about Michigan. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
Website
A&E Television

History.com: Michigan

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a detailed look at the state of Michigan! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
Website
Other

Lumbering in Michigan

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this article to learn the history of the lumber business in the state of Michigan. Find out how lumber availability and ample rivers have made this industry a valuable one throughout the state.
Primary
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.
Handout
Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Michigan Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the agricultural industry in Michigan. Easy-to-read, bulleted facts on climate, soil, crops, and farm animals.
Article
Other

Michigan.gov: Roosevelt's Tree Army: Michigan's Civilian Conservation Corps

For Students 9th - 10th
Lengthy text history of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Michigan. Includes details of the lives and activities of the young men who enrolled, as well as historical photos.
Article
University of Michigan

Us Supreme Court Rules on University of Michigan Cases

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, sponsored by the University of Michigan, gives an overview of the Supreme Court's decisions as well as the reaction from the University of Michigan's President. A great site to gain information about the legal challenge of the...
Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: The Water Crisis in Flint, Michigan

For Students 5th - 8th
Article explains the water crisis currently affecting the citizens of Flint, Michigan. Includes video.
Graphic
DLTK

Michigan State Map

For Students 3rd - 8th
Provides a blank map of Michigan. Teachers will find many uses for this in the classroom. Students will enjoy coloring it and locating different parts of the state.
Interactive
Other

State of Michigan: Mi Kids

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Kids don't have to be residents of Michigan to enjoy this site! There is lots of information as well as fun activities contained in six sub-categories: Yikes! Central (safety), sightseeing, way back when, you.gov, our backyard, and map it.
Website
Other

Virtual Michigan

For Students 9th - 10th
The site covers most of the the basic facts which can help you with everything; from locating a school, planning a vacation, or checking out the latest Michigan legislation.
Website
Other

Virtual Michigan

For Students 9th - 10th
The site covers most of the the basic facts which can help you with everything; from locating a school, planning a vacation, or checking out the latest Michigan legislation.
Handout
NSTATE

Michigan State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the symbols of the state of Michigan. Click on the word to be taken to a picture and information about the symbol, including when it was adopted.
Handout
US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Michigan State Fact Sheet

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site you can explore a state fact sheet on Michigan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
Handout
NSTATE

The Geography of Michigan

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you will find a variety of facts about the geography of the state of Michigan. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
Website
Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Michigan Poets

For Students 9th - 10th
Poets.org provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for Michigan includes information on featured poets (Robert Hayden and Carolyn Forche) and poems specifically about Michigan.
Handout
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.
Lesson Plan
University of Michigan

University of Michigan: Climate Change and Michigan Forests

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A comprehensive 10-instructional activity unit on how climate change affects the forests of Michigan. Covers many of the NGSS life science standards for middle school. Includes teacher's guide, PowerPoints, video links, student handouts,...
Handout
University of Michigan

University of Michigan Critter Catalog: Insects

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough site that provides a description of the characteristics of insects and then focuses on the insects of southeastern Michigan. Pictures, classification groupings, and sound clips of insects are included.
Unit Plan
REMC Association of Michigan

Remc Association of Michigan: 21 Things4 Students: 9. Search Strategies

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this learning module, students learn how to: use Michigan eLibrary, boolean logic, and dictionary.com; use search engines; choose reputable websites; cite sources; and differentiate between real and fake information. Includes an...
Website
University of Michigan

University of Michigan Press

For Students 9th - 10th
University of Michigan Press homepage.
Article
University of Michigan

Bentley Historical Library: A Decade of Dissent: Student Protests at Michigan

For Students 9th - 10th
Information and analysis on the student-led resistance to the war in Vietnam at the University of Michigan.
Website
University of Michigan

University of Michigan: Bible, Revised Standard Version: Tobit

For Students 9th - 10th
This website from the University of Michigan provides the text to Tobit, as printed in the Revised Standard Version of the Bible.
Website
University of Michigan

University of Michigan: Bible, Revised Standard Version: Judith

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of Michigan site provides the text of the Book of Judith, as printed in the Revised Standard Version of the Bible.

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