Great Ships on the Great Lakes
A Maritime History Teacher's Guide
Teach maritime history in your classroom with Great Ships on the Great Lakes, published by the Wisconsin Historical Society Press!
This compelling book for young readers explores the history of the region’s rivers, lakes, and inland seas—and the ships and people who navigated them, battled upon them, and settled along them. Designed for the upper elementary classroom with emphasis on Michigan and Wisconsin, the book includes a timeline of events, on-page vocabulary, and a list of resources and places to visit. More than twenty maps highlight the region’s maritime history.
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The Wisconsin Historical Society Press offers a free teacher's guide to help you use this title in your classroom. The guide includes 18 classroom activities, arranged by chapter, including lessons on exploring shipwrecks and learning how glaciers moved across the landscape.