This document provides information about various symbols of the state of Michigan. It discusses Michigan's state bird (robin), state tree (white pine), state fish (brook trout), state flag, state flower (apple blossom), and several other symbols. It also provides background on Mackinac Island, located where Lake Michigan and Lake Huron meet, and resources for further information. The document was created by Amanda Duncan, a student studying music, English and education at Eastern Michigan University.

1. MichiganMichigan
Created by Mandy DuncanCreated by Mandy Duncan
ED 205 Section 05ED 205 Section 05

2. MICHIGANMICHIGAN
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Concept Map
Author Resources
Mackinac Island
“My Michigan”

3. The Robin Red BreastThe Robin Red Breast
• The robin red breastThe robin red breast
was designatedwas designated
Michigan’s state birdMichigan’s state bird
on April 8, 1931on April 8, 1931
• Robins are known toRobins are known to
be the first sign ofbe the first sign of
spring and can bespring and can be
found all overfound all over
Michigan.Michigan.
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4. The White PineThe White Pine
• The white pine becameThe white pine became
Michigan’s state tree inMichigan’s state tree in
1955.1955.
• It can grow 50-80 feetIt can grow 50-80 feet
tall!tall!
• The white pine grow wellThe white pine grow well
in Michigan because itin Michigan because it
prefers sandy soils.prefers sandy soils.
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5. The TroutThe Trout
• The trout became theThe trout became the
state fish in 1965.state fish in 1965.
These fish are foundThese fish are found
all over the state.all over the state.
• They are one of theThey are one of the
better tasting fish forbetter tasting fish for
dinnner!dinnner!
• There are many kindsThere are many kinds
of trout, but in 1988of trout, but in 1988
the state specified thethe state specified the
‘brook trout’ as the‘brook trout’ as the
state fish.state fish.
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6. The State FlagThe State Flag
• The State Flag was adopted in 1911. The first flag displayed aThe State Flag was adopted in 1911. The first flag displayed a
portrait of Stevens Thomas Mason, Michigan’s first governor, onportrait of Stevens Thomas Mason, Michigan’s first governor, on
one side, and the state coat of arms (shown below) on the other.one side, and the state coat of arms (shown below) on the other.
Today, only the coat of arms is displayed on the flag.Today, only the coat of arms is displayed on the flag.
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7. The Apple BlossomThe Apple Blossom
• The Apple BlossomThe Apple Blossom
became Michigan’sbecame Michigan’s
State Flower onState Flower on
February 9, 1987.February 9, 1987.
• The blossom is veryThe blossom is very
fragrant and pretty.fragrant and pretty.
• Michigan is also veryMichigan is also very
famous for it’s apples,famous for it’s apples,
so this flower is veryso this flower is very
fitting.fitting.
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8. Mackinac IslandMackinac Island
• Mackinac Island isMackinac Island is
located at the very toplocated at the very top
of Michigan’s Lowerof Michigan’s Lower
Penninsula.Penninsula.
• It is located rightIt is located right
where Lake Michiganwhere Lake Michigan
and Lake Huronand Lake Huron
meet.meet.
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9. ““My Michigan”My Michigan”
• This is the first verse ofThis is the first verse of
Michigan’s State Song:Michigan’s State Song:
A song to thee, fair StateA song to thee, fair State
of mine,of mine,
Michigan, my Michigan;Michigan, my Michigan;
But greater song thanBut greater song than
this is thine,this is thine,
Michigan, my Michigan;Michigan, my Michigan;
The whisper of the forestThe whisper of the forest
tree,tree,
The thunder of the inlandThe thunder of the inland
sea;sea;
Unite in one grandUnite in one grand
symphonysymphony
Of Michigan, myOf Michigan, my
Michigan.Michigan.
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Click here to read the rest of the
lyrics and listen to the song!

10. The White Tailed DeerThe White Tailed Deer
• The White-Tailed Deer was named the state’s officialThe White-Tailed Deer was named the state’s official
game mammal in 1997 due to the efforts of a fourthgame mammal in 1997 due to the efforts of a fourth
grade class in Zeeland.grade class in Zeeland.
• These mammals can be found in every county ofThese mammals can be found in every county of
MichiganMichigan
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11. The Automotive IndustryThe Automotive Industry
• The Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford inThe Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford in
1903, in Dearborn Michigan.1903, in Dearborn Michigan.
• Michigan has numerous automotive plants.Michigan has numerous automotive plants.
• Detroit has been nicknamed the “Motor City” because ofDetroit has been nicknamed the “Motor City” because of
it’s success in the auto industry.it’s success in the auto industry.
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12. The Painted TurtleThe Painted Turtle
• The Painted TurtleThe Painted Turtle
became the statebecame the state
reptile in 1995reptile in 1995
because of the effortsbecause of the efforts
of a fifth grade classof a fifth grade class
from Niles.from Niles.
• These turtles are veryThese turtles are very
colorful and can livecolorful and can live
for decades!for decades!
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13. The Petoskey StoneThe Petoskey Stone
• The Petoskey StoneThe Petoskey Stone
became the statebecame the state
stone in 1965.stone in 1965.
• The Petoskey isThe Petoskey is
actually fossilizedactually fossilized
coral that existed incoral that existed in
the northern Lowerthe northern Lower
Penninsula aboutPenninsula about 350350
million years ago!million years ago!
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14. ResourcesResources
• http://www.http://www.enchantedlearningenchantedlearning.com/.com/usausa/states//states/michiganmichigan//
• http://http://www.www.netstatenetstate.com/states/.com/states/symbsymb/mi_/mi_symbsymb..htmhtm
• http://michigan.gov/documents/mhc_mhm_statesymbols20http://michigan.gov/documents/mhc_mhm_statesymbols20
02_47909_7.pdf02_47909_7.pdf
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Ford_Motor_Compahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Ford_Motor_Compa
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• http://www.mackinacisland.org/http://www.mackinacisland.org/
• http://www.50states.com/http://www.50states.com/
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15. AuthorAuthor
My name is AmandaMy name is Amanda
Duncan. I am finishingDuncan. I am finishing
my B.A. in music andmy B.A. in music and
English with a elementaryEnglish with a elementary
teaching minor. I am veryteaching minor. I am very
excited to be a teacher. Iexcited to be a teacher. I
have a cat named Arthurhave a cat named Arthur
and a bird namedand a bird named
Ralphie. My fiancé'sRalphie. My fiancé's
name is Mike, and we arename is Mike, and we are
getting married nextgetting married next
summer!summer!
mduncan585@msn.commduncan585@msn.com
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16. Concept MapConcept Map
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17. Mackinac IslandMackinac Island
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Click on the Island to view a video of Mackinac!