Planning a Visit to Lansing

Introduction

You are going on a trip to Lansing, Michigan, the state’s capital. You will be visiting the Capitol building and the Michigan Historical Museum.

Task

Your job is to find interesting places and exhibits you will see when you travel to Lansing. You will take a virtual tour of the capitol and the Michigan Historical Museum before your actual visit. You will point out interesting exhibits to other members of your class.

Process

• 1. Take a virtual tour of the Capitol building. http://www.dynamiteinc.com/images/panorama/rotunda.html

  2. Find out interesting facts on the history of the Capitol. http://council.legislature.mi.gov/files/lcfa/x1.htm

  3. Visit the Michigan Historical Museum http://www.michigan.gov/mikids/0,1607,7-163-15858_20570---,00.html

  4. Find one interesting exhibit you will see at the museum. Use the video projector to share with the class.