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Explore Pure Michigan
Experience Michigan History at These Fun Family Destinations Take a fascinating voyage through Michigan's past by visiting the sites of the Michigan Historical Museum System, Mackinac State Historic Parks or Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve. | Cultural Events and Attractions Around the State Programs and exhibits offered by the Department of History, Arts and Libraries as well as arts and cultural organizations around the state. | Traveling Through Time: A Guide to Michigan's Historical Markers The definitive illustrated guide to nearly 1,500 Michigan historical markers, the newly updated and revisedTraveling Through Time includes the full text and location of official state markers and features historic and contemporary illustrations. | More Historic Sites Search the Michigan Historic Sites Online database, learn more about Michigan's lighthouses, historic bridges, National Historic Landmarks and the State Capitol Building. | Maritime Heritage Destinations Discover Michigan's maritime heritage in more than 120 lighthouses, ore docks, piers, breakwaters, sailing clubs, communities and industries built on the water. | Travel Michigan Learn more about "pure Michigan" destinations, attractions, events and deals at the state's official travel site. | 2008 Michigan Transportation Map The newest edition of the state transportation map is now available. From this page, you can order a free state map or view an interactive or PDF version of the map. |
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Get to Know Michigan - Facts, History and Trivia
Michigan Glossary A guide to words only Michiganians, er, Michiganders would know. | Michigan Facts and History A variety of fast facts, information about some famous Michiganians, a brief history of the Great Lakes State and more. | Delve Into Stories of Michigan's Past Read and view photos about our state's rich heritage with these extras from Michigan History magazine. | Michigan eLibrary (MeL) Michigan's anytime, anywhere library, MeL opens the door to millions of articles, documents, images, videos, books, tests and tutorials and e-books ? all free to Michigan residents! Includes a growing collection of digitized historical resources from throughout Michigan. | | Feature Films Made in Michigan | Michigan Firsts Pick any subject, and you will find that Michigan was always leading the way! | Fifty Essential Michigan History Books A list of 50 essential works of Michigan history selected by a team of noted historians. | | Learn More About Michigan's State Flag | Photo Gallery Browse various photo collections, including photos of the Mackinac Bridge, Mackinac State Historic Parks, Travel Michigan's gallery of images featuring Michigan locations and attractions, web cams, online tours and more. |
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Resources for Teachers and Students
Michigan Educators Invited to Take Part in Michigan Week Contest, Plan a Virtual Trip to Michigan's Historic Sites April 15, 2008 - The Michigan Council for History Education, in cooperation with the Michigan Historical Commission, recently announced a special contest designed to generate interest in Michigan's unique historic field sites. The challenge is open to educators across the state, and calls for participants to plan an imaginary trip to historic field sites and an additional special Michigan site of their choosing. | Teaching Michigan History A variety of resources for helping young people learn about Michigan from the Department of History, Arts and Libraries. | Make Learning About Michigan's Past Fun and Exciting The Mitten classroom activity packs, written at a fourth-grade reading level, are the perfect tool to improve both Michigan history and literacy skills. Each four-page, full-color issue offers an overview of a single Michigan history topic and related sub-topics. | Materials Related to Michigan Week Selected resources available at the Library of Michigan (some also at local libraries) related to Michigan trivia, Great Lakes and Michigan inland waterways, Michigan lighthouses, and Michigan parks. | Legislative Publications Includes online versions of: Portraits of Michigan, Getting to Know Michigan, Recycling Coloring Book, Child Safety Coloring Book, Your State Capitol | Outline Maps of Michigan Need a blank map, or a map showing Michigan's counties, for a class or other project? Download both in PDF format here. | Lighthouses of Michigan | Michigan History Lesson Plans from Odyssey Award Winners See how award-winning Michigan history teachers have inspired their students to want to learn more about their state. | Lesson plans from the Michigan Alliance for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage MAACH has developed lesson plans and links to provide an avenue for learning about the value of all kinds of cultural heritage - the many things that inform us of the history of our state, its people and its cultures. | Michigan Environmental Education Curriculum Support (MEECS) From the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, MEECS provides students with an opportunity to learn more about Michigan's environment through lessons in science and social studies. | Using Great Lakes Sand Dunes as a Teaching Tool Teach your students about Great Lakes sand dunes with this PowerPoint presentation from the Alliance for the Great Lakes. |
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