Michigan State Unit Study (Capital, Bird, Flower, Flag, Animal)
A 5-day (extendable) unit study on Michigan covering geography, history, ELA, and science through the lens of state symbols (capital, bird, flower, flag, animal).
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A 5-day (extendable) unit study on Michigan covering geography, history, ELA, and science through the lens of state symbols (capital, bird, flower, flag, animal).
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