GRADE LEVEL: 5TH - 6TH

I. A. Relationship to Michigan Framework for the Social Studies

• Perspective: Historical
• Benchmark: Use narratives and graphic data to compare the past of their local community, the state of Michigan and other parts of the United States with present day life in those places.

I. B. Social Studies Content to be Covered:

II. WWW Skill Objectives:

Students will:

1. use a WWW address to obtain information about a social studies topic.

2. create a picture or diagram from the information found at the site. (higher level thinking objective)

3. answer higher level thinking questions about Michigan's lighthouses.

III. Activities

1. Type in the address: http://zuma.lib.utk.edu/lights.html

The address contains no spaces or capital letters. Make sure you type it exactly as shown.

2. Scroll down and click on Great Lakes

3. Scroll down and click on Lake Michigan

4. Read this page and click back one time.

5. Click on Lake Superior.

6. Read the information on this page.

Analysis Questions and Answers (back to top to view entire lesson)

7. Answer this question. How are the lighthouse locations on Lake Michigan and Lake Superior alike?

• Answer: They have at least one lighthouse that stands in isolation or isolated service.

8. Click back. Then click on Lake Huron. Read the information.

9. Answer this question. What is a major difference between the lighthouses on Lake Michigan and Lake Huron?

• Answer: The lighthouses on Lake Michigan are short; whereas, the lighthouses on Lake Huron are tall towers.