1881 Parisville Fire – Devastating blaze destroyed a town, and brought miracles
The 1881 fire that swept much of Michigan’s Thumb devastated one town. However stories of miraculous events are passed down today.
Tag: Classroom
A classroom is a dynamic space where learning, interaction, and personal growth take place. Typically found in schools, colleges, and training centers, it serves as a setting for students to engage with educators and peers. Classrooms vary in design, ranging from traditional setups with desks and chalkboards to modern, tech-equipped spaces featuring smartboards and collaborative seating arrangements.
Beyond academics, classrooms foster skills like teamwork, communication, and critical thinking. They are hubs of creativity and discovery, adapting to diverse needs with inclusive practices and innovative teaching methods. Whether physical or virtual, classrooms remain fundamental to education and lifelong learning.
31 Interesting Michigan Indian Place Names of Saginaw Valley and Thumb
Michigan Indian Place Names are important historical records of the Saginaw Valley and Upper Thumb, we have found this brief sketch about the original names from the Anishinaabeg to several places and rivers and discovered their meaning.
What Is Michigan Known For? – 41 Unbelievable Trivia Tidbits
We found this set of amazing little tidbits of obscure trivia on what Michigan is known for in the automotive, shipping and transportation area. We are always hunting for others Michigan trivia, so I expect this list to grow well beyond these.
Were Foreign Companies Stealing Great Lakes Water?
Nestle, a company based in Switzerland, can already suck and export up to 250 gallons a minute from a well in Evart, Michigan. Now it wants a new permit that would allow the company to pump 400 gallons of water each minute of the day.
Thumbwind Publications is in the Classroom (Nation Wide!)
Our history and social studies posts have attracted the attention of schools across the country. As new technology is being used for online classroom tools, we found this site is used in classwork across the US. Unbeknown to us, stories on …
The Horrid History of 3 Indian Boarding Schools in Michigan
Michigan’s Mount Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School indoctrinated 300 children each year and ran until 1934. There were also schools in Baraga and Harbor Springs.
For decades, the US took thousands of Native American children and enrolled them in off-reservation boarding schools. In fact, this was government policy to assimilate an entire people by forcibly removing children from their families and indoctrinating them into the Anglo language, religion, and way of life.
1881 Michigan Fire Forever Changed the Thumb
The fires of September 4th though the 6th 1881, commonly known as the Thumb Fire, took hundreds of lives and burned well over one million acres.
7 Noteworthy DIY Wind Turbine Renewable Energy Projects You Can Do in a Weekend
It’s getting simple to make your own renewable energy source using material found in your home or even salvaged from an old washing machine or treadmill. We explored the web for some top ideas on what it would take to create a hobby turbine or solar panel that could actually offset some energy expenses at your farm, cabin, boat, or cottage.