Fifth grade students in Michigan begin their study of American history with American Indian peoples before the arrival of European explorers and conclude with the adoption of the Bill of Rights in 1791.
Material Type: Textbook
This lesson introduces students to American colonial life and has them compare the daily life and culture of two different colonies in the late 1700s. Students study artifacts of the thirteen original British colonies and write letters between fictitious cousins in Massachusetts and Delaware.
Material Type: Lesson Plan
Due to a lack of content (in many textbooks) regarding the role women and minorities played during the Revolutionary War, students will be asked to compile resources using various resources including Michigan’s Open Book Project and various other online resources regarding a specific unit of study.
Material Type: Activity/Lab, Game, Interactive, Module
Blank North America map with different filters to see different historical colonies.
Material Type: Activity/Lab
Using archival materials, re-creations, and classroom activities, help your students think about which aspects of everyday life have changed and which have stayed the same.
Material Type: Lesson Plan
Michigan. The Mitten State. Surrounded by the Great Lakes, filled with many natural wonders and a rich history. Learn about Michigan in our third grade offering from the Michigan Open Book Project.
Material Type: Textbook
The fourth grade social studies book for the MI Open Book Project introduces students to geography, economics, history, and civics all through their study of the United States of America. Explore the regions and physical geography of the united states, learn about important economic concepts, and delve into the history of Michigan post statehood. A PASST performance task has also been included as students study the problems associated with sharing the water in the Great Lakes.
Material Type: Textbook
3rd Grade Michigan Social Studies Full Year Plan
Material Type: Assessment, Full Course, Homework/Assignment, Lesson
This unit centers on the history of Michigan. The geography, economy, civics, etc. are looked at in this unit.
Material Type: Unit of Study
Blank Michigan map with different filters to see different geographic features.
Material Type: Activity/Lab
