Each state in our country has its own unique fun facts that kids will love to discover. For this activity, students will create a 3 cell storyboard that depicts some interesting facts they have learned about Michigan. Here are some examples of fun facts:
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Objective: Create a 3 cell storyboard that describes and illustrates 3 interesting facts about Michigan.
Student Instructions:
Engage students by turning Michigan research into an interactive scavenger hunt! Divide the class into small teams and provide lists of Michigan-themed clues (e.g., 'Find a fact about a Michigan invention'). Teams explore resources, share findings, and celebrate discoveries together—boosting collaboration and curiosity.
Guide students to use age-appropriate websites, library books, or videos for their hunt. Offer a few trusted sources to keep research focused, safe, and accessible for all learners.
Encourage every student to participate by designating roles such as researcher, note-taker, and presenter. Rotating jobs ensures everyone contributes and develops new skills.
Let teams present their favorite Michigan fun fact in a creative way—skit, poster, or digital slide. Applaud each group and highlight unique discoveries to foster pride and engagement.
Michigan has many fun facts for kids, like being bordered by four of the five Great Lakes, inventing the Popsicle, and having a haunted lighthouse. It’s also known as the “Motor City” because of Detroit’s car history, and snowboarding is its unique state sport!
To make a storyboard about Michigan, choose three interesting facts, write a heading and a short summary for each, then draw or select pictures that match each fact. Use three cells to organize your content clearly for students.
Michigan is bordered by four Great Lakes—Superior, Michigan, Huron, and Erie—making it unique among U.S. states and offering lots of beaches and water activities for residents and visitors.
The Popsicle was invented by Frank Epperson, an 11-year-old boy in Michigan City, Michigan, in 1905 when he accidentally froze a soda mixture with a stick in it, creating the first frozen treat on a stick.
Detroit is called the “Motor City” because it was the center of the early automotive industry. Innovators like Henry Ford developed the assembly line there, making cars affordable and changing transportation worldwide.