Michigan Erin W. & Cody B. Michigan became a state on January 26, 1837. It's nickname is ''The Wolverine State.'' Two of Michigan's main resources are copper and iron. There are five Great Lakes which touch Michigan. The Lower Peninsula looks likes a mitten. The Upper Peninsula looks like a rabbit.
Lumbering Nathan M. & Amber J. Lumbering has been important to Michigan for many years. There are many forests that provide lumber to Michigan. In turn, it has given many people jobs. Lumber has been used to make furniture and other products. Today, there are still many lumber companies in Michigan.
Shipping Waterways Joleen D. & Curtis G. The great thing about shipping is going through the canals. You go down the St. Lawrence Seaway into Lake Ontario. The first canal is the Welland Canal. This canal is a series of 8 locks. Then you go though Lake Erie, traveling up the Detroit River to Lake Huron. Lake Huron leads you to the Soo Locks. This canal is a set of 4 locks. A ship must go though both canals to navigate the Great Lakes Shipping Waterway.
Transportation Clinton O. & Cari H. There are many different kinds of transportation in Michigan. One of the main kinds of transportation is automobiles. Shipping is possible because there are many lakes around us. Trains are also important because they can bring goods from other states. The Mackinac Bridge is necessary to connect the upper and lower pennisulas together by roadway.
Michigan First Farmers Jordan K. & Jake Z. The first farmers were immigrants. First they had to cut down trees to build their farms. Next, they had to plow the ground. The farmers used plows with oxen or mules. Then they planted corn and wheat.
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Indians Joey M. & Luke G. Indians were the first people to live in Michigan. They were called Paleo-Indians which means "old" Indians. We learned about them by studying artifacts they left behind. More Indians groups came to Michigan. The largest groups were the Chippewa, the Potawatomi, and the Ottawa.
Tourism Chelsea B. & Mathew S. Tourism means places to visit. Mackinac Island offers visitors many different things to see. Some people may want to visit Detroit. There they could see a ball game at Tiger Stadium. In Battle Creek, tourists could visit Kellogg's Cereal Company and taste some of their cereal. So......, hop in your car and say "Hi" to Michigan!
The Great Lakes Leah E. & Brandon L. There are 5 Great Lakes in North America. The names of them are L. Erie, L. Huron, L. Ontario, L. Michigan, and L. Superior. Big glaciers retreated and formed these Lakes. Many people have sailed the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes are very important to Michigan because people use them for fishing and shipping.
Michigan Mining Brenen M. & Chelsie E. Michigan is one of the biggest producers of minerals. People mine for silver, iron, copper, and salt. Most of the mines are found in the Upper Peninsula. Mining began many years ago. There are some mines still active today.
The French Timmy F. & Cheyenne M. The French came to Michigan in the 1500's. They explored the Great Lakes. Early explorers of the Great Lakes came searching for furs.One of the first explorers was Nicolet. The Voyageurs were French people that traded furs. La Salle made the ship named Griffon and it sunk in a storm.
Michigan Projects Jason M.& Colin G. Our Michigan projects cover many things about Michigan. Some of the projects are sand dunes, teepees, Fort Michillimackinac, and lighthouses. We have fun making these projects. All Fourth Graders study Michigan. Mrs. Campbell loves to study Michigan with us! |
