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Did you know Michigan had a governor before it was officially a state ?  Or that Tucumseh is the Refrigeration Capital ?  How about what the current snow depth is across the state?  All of this - and more - can be found at Info Mi .  With links to the Michigan state government resources, information on 630 Michigan cities, fishing reports, and snowmobile trail conditions, the site can be a wealth of knowledge for kids working on projects about our state. 

The 2015 MACUL Conference is now just 2 weeks away! (This is the second in a series of 4 to help you get ready and excited about going to the conference.) The conference sessions are all locked and loaded...meaning you can peruse the list at your leisure.  Here are some suggestions that may help you better organize for the conference- Know What You Want : have some idea(s) of what you want to walk away from the conference with.  Use these ideas to help you plan your time so you meet those goals. It's easy to become overwhelmed with all the options, and identifying the walk-aways will make sure you take back meaningful learning.   For example, you are looking for new uses of Google Apps in your classroom, look for sessions about that.  Or, if you are involved in looking for new school purchases make sure to block out some time to spend in the exhibit hall.  Conference App :  http://app.core-apps.com/macul_2015 This year’s conference ap...

(This is 1 in a series of 4 to help you get ready and excited about going to this year's conference.) Yes, we are attending the conference for all the great learning and networking.  However, eating is still a necessity and it is important to know where to find food while at Detroit...especially food that you can get quickly, without waiting in long lines!  Here are some tips and hints for dealing with that while at Cobo, along with some other tidbits you should know about: Staying Hydrated : make sure you stay hydrated! there are several fountains and water coolers provided throughout the venue to get water - bring along a refillable cup and keep filling it all day instead of purchasing expensive bottle water Food at Cobo : there are several food vendors right in COBO; some tips about these: there will be nearly 4000 attendees AND hundreds of additional vendors at the venue, and everyone will be taking about the same meal breaks - either pick up food at odd ...