2. Objective: To further develop spatial awareness through the use of maps of Michigan. To develop understanding of cardinal directions and to understand the concept of regions as we explore different ways Michigan can be divided into regions. To acquire knowledge and information about the state we live in. Geography - Grade 3 3 - G1.0.1 Use cardinal directions (north, south, east, west) to describe the relative location of significant places in the immediate environment. 3 – G1.0.2 Use thematic maps to identify and describe the physical and human characteristics of Michigan. 3 – G2.0.2 Describe different regions to which Michigan belongs (e.g., Great Lakes Region, Midwest). METS Standards - Grades 3-5 3-5.RI.2. use digital tools to find, organize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information. Jennifer Wilson * This PowerPoint presentation can be used to aid in delivering or supplementing instruction given by the teacher. It can also be used by individual or groups of students as an additional learning activity.

3. What is this a map of? The United States of America!

4. Where is Michigan? Write down words that describe the location of Michigan. Michigan is located in the Northern part of the United States. Michigan is part of the Great Lakes region. It is also considered part of the Mid-West region. N W E S

5. Map of Michigan and the Great Lakes Region N S W E What are the 5 Great Lakes? Which is the largest? Which is the smallest? Check out this website to learn more about the Great Lakes http://www.great-lakes.net/teach/geog/intro/intro_1.html

6. Map of Michigan and the Great Lakes Region Which direction would you be headed if you were traveling from Michigan to New York? What if you were headed to Ohio? How about Illinois? NorthWestEast NorthSouth West East North East South West N

7. The Mitten The Upper Peninsula The Lower Peninsula Peninsula: A piece of land almost completely surrounded by water. Use your own hand to locate a few of these cities

8. Topographic Map of Michigan Topographic Map: A map that shows the elevations and physical features of a land area. What does this map tell you about the elevations in Michigan? Elevation: The height of land above sea level. Mountains have a high elevation; Valleys have a lower elevation.

9. Michigan’s Land Features Land Usage « Forest - 43.1% « Cropland - 24.8% « Pasture - 6.5% « Urban - 10.2% « Other - 6.7% « 12,000 inland lakes Natural Resources « Wetlands « Agriculture « Sand dunes/gravel mining « Fish and Wildlife

10. Michigan Facts and Symbols Capital: Lansing Population: approx. 10,000,000 Largest City: Detroit State Bird: Robin State Flower: Apple Blossom State Animal: White-tail Deer State Tree: White Pine State Stone: Petoskey Stone Nicknames: Wolverine State/Great Lake State Michigan Flag Click on the icons next to each category to learn more

11. Where I live… 1. What is the name of the country in which you live? _______________________ 2. What is the name of the state in which you live? _______________________ 3. What is the name of the city in which you live? _______________________ 4. Label N (north), S (south), E (east), and W (west) on the compass near the bottom 5. Find your state and label with abbreviation 6. Find and label the 5 Great Lakes Everybody should have the above handout. Please complete the following:

12. Draw and write… Everybody should have the handout above. Draw a map of the U.S. state you live in and write about that state. You can write facts or information about the state, what you like about the state, what you have learned, or anything else about that state.

13. Uh Oh!! Try Again Don’t worry…

14. Yesss!!! You are right! Continue