MI Mystery Connect
MI Mystery Connect
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MI Mystery Connect is a free, virtual learning experience from REMC that connects Michigan classrooms through collaborative, standards-aligned activities.
Students engage in “mystery” video calls with other classrooms across the state, using critical thinking, questioning, and map skills to figure out where their partner class is located. It’s a fun way to build geography, communication, and collaboration skills while fostering digital citizenship and statewide connections.
Maker-STEAM Checkout Inventory
Laminated Michigan Maps
Dry Erase Markers and Erasers
Host Question Papers
Microphone
Web Camera
Age Recommendation
3rd Grade or any other classrooms studying Michigan.
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🧠 Getting Started
🧠 Getting Started
Test your tech early – Make sure your webcam, microphone, and internet connection work before the session.
Review Michigan geography – Help students brush up on state regions, landmarks, and map-reading skills.
🗣️ Student Prep Tips
🗣️ Student Prep Tips
Assign roles – Use roles from the Mystery Connect Jobs sheet.
Practice yes/no questions – Focus on narrowing down location clues efficiently and respectfully.
Keep answers short and clear – Teach students how to communicate clearly on camera.
🎯 Teaching Tips
🎯 Teaching Tips
Debrief after the session – Reflect on what worked, what they learned, and how they used reasoning skills.
Tie it to curriculum – Connect to lessons in geography, communication, digital citizenship, or Michigan history.
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