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All About Michigan

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Michigan Great Lakes
​Lesson Plan

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Waterfall Page
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Learn More About the Native American Tribes of Michigan
Activity 1: Explore the Locks of Sault Ste. Marie
The Soo Locks
A wonder of engineering and human ingenuity, the Soo Locks are an engineering marvel with roots dating back to the mid-1800s. Each year it’s estimated that 500,000 people visit these iconic locks that connect Lakes Superior and Huron.
Explore the Soo Locks
with the US Army Corps of Engineers
Visit with the Army Corps of Engineers and Mr. Sharad as he details the largest ship to pass through the Soo Locks.
Write About It!
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Learn about the History of the Locks
Explore the Soo Locks
with Mr. Mercer
How the Locks Work
​(And 9 Things You May Not Know)

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Sault Ste Marie Locks
(Soo Locks)
360 Degree Video

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State of Michigan Writing Prompt
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Michigan Facts
​Can You Find Your Way Home?

Activity 2: Find out more about Michigan's Great Lakes!
Michigan Great Lakes
Lake Superior
Michigan Worksheet
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Worksheet
Lake Superior Zooplankton
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Learn more about
​zooplankton right here
Michigan Cities and Lakes
Do you know your Michigan Geography? Complete the map below and test your knowledge.
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Write About It!
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Learn about the size and history of the Great Lakes.
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Activity 3: Learn about the state of Michigan in all its beauty and splendor!
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Whether you are motivated by geography, a specific activity or are just curious about some of the top places to visit, use this interactive map to explore the places in Michigan.
Getting to Know Michigan
(Reading)

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Write About It!
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Use this worksheet to investigate the great state of Michigan!

What is
​Kitch-iti-Kipi?
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Answer the Questions and prove your UP knowledge
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Michigan Word Search
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Pure Michigan
​Page 1
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Pure Michigan
​Page 2
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Answer sheet

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  • HOME
    • Building Community... - MLK Day 2026
    • STEPpin' Up
  • Lesson Resources
    • K - 5 Physical Science (Unit 1) >
      • Kindergarten - Unit 1
      • 1st Grade - Unit 1
      • 2nd Grade - Unit 1
      • 3rd Grade - Unit 1
      • 4th Grade - Unit 1
      • 5th Grade - Unit 1
    • K - 5 Earth Science (Unit 2) >
      • Kindergarten - Unit 2
      • 1st Grade - Unit 2
      • 2nd Grade - Unit 2
      • 3rd Grade - Unit 2
      • 4th Grade - Unit 2
      • 5th Grade - Unit 2
    • K - 5 Life Science (Unit 3) >
      • 3rd Grade - Unit 3
      • 4th Grade - Unit 3
      • 5th Grade - Unit 3
    • Middle School Science Lessons >
      • Middle School Resources
    • High School Lessons >
      • Physics and Space Science
      • Earth Science
      • Ecology and Biology
  • Shows/Tickets
    • Girl Scout and Boy Scout Programs