Books and More
For those who want to dig a little deeper into Lighthouses and Presque Isle history.
Teacher lesson plans, history books, children's books, puzzles, Girl Scout patches, and backgrounds for your electronic devices to help you learn about lighthouses and the Presque Isle area.
3rd Grade Social Studies, Michigan Lighthouse History Lesson Plans & Fieldtrips
Lesson Plans
The Presque Isle Township Museum Society has developed Lighthouse History lesson plans that are aligned to the Michigan 3rd grade social studies standards. Upon completion of the lessons, students will understand the maritime history of Northeast Michigan, the role of women lighthouse keepers, types of lighthouses, the history and workings of the fresnel lens, and terminology and facts associated with early lighthouse operations in Michigan. Michigan Lighthouse History, 3rd Grade Social Studies Lesson Plans
Educational Travel Bins for Teachers in Alpena and Presque Isle counties
The Presque Isle Township Museum Society has developed educational travel bins that contain Lighthouse History lesson plans for Michigan 3rd grade social studies and the books, articles, video links, reproducible worksheets, and demonstration materials for all of the included lesson plans. Teachers in Presque Isle and Alpena counties may borrow these bins at no cost for use in their classrooms.
Fieldtrips
In cooperation with Presque Isle Township, the Museum Society also offers follow up field trips for 3rd grade classrooms to the Presque Isle lighthouses. The field trip will reinforce concepts covered in the classroom lesson plans and expand on concepts that are best explored with an actual visit.
For More Information
Please contact Joni Rogers, Education Committee Chair, pilighthouses@gmail.com, for more information on these opportunities and resources.
Acknowledgments
Presque Isle Township Museum Society is also grateful to the Presque Isle Community Men’s Club and the Presque Isle Energy and Gas Communities First Fund for funding the supplies in the Educational Bins.
These lesson plans were developed by the Education Committee of the Presque Isle Township Museum Society. Our gratitude to Joni Rogers and MaryEllen Moyski for their time and talent serving on this committee and developing these lessons.
Recommended Children's Books
Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie, 1985, by Peter and Connie Roop
Beacons of Light: Lighthouses, 1990, by Gail Gibbons
Gracie the Lighthouse Cat, 2011, by Ruth Brown
Courage Like Kate: The True Story of a Girl Lighthouse Keeper, 2022, by Anna Crowley Redding
Birdie’s Lighthouse, 2000, by Deborah Hopkinson
Sport: Ship Dog of the Great Lakes, 2019, by Pamela Cameron
Miss Colfax’s Light, 2016, by Aimee Bissonette and Eileen Ryan Ewen
The Lighthouse Keeper's Series (Collection 8 Books Set), 2016, Ronda Armitage (Author), David Armitage (Illustrator)
Hello Lighthouse, 2018, by Sophie Blackall
Presque Isle History Books
A Place Called Presque Isle, 2015, by Janet Young
Almost an Island, 2015, by Gerald Micketti
Tall Timber, Steel Rails, and Green Pastures, 2018, by Mark L. Thompson
Grand Lake and Presque Isle (Postcard History Series), 2015, by Judith Kimball and John Porter
Grand Lake's Vintage Resorts: 1870s-1940s, 2016, by Janet Young
Presque Isle's Shipwreck Alley, 2020, by Janet Young
Historical Timeline Presque Isle & Aids to Navigation, 2005, by Judith Kimball
Additional resources available at the Presque Isle District Library- Grand Lake
Girl Scout: Michigan Lighthouse Patches
Girl Scout Hearts of Michigan Council developed the Michigan lighthouse patches. The Michigan lighthouse patch educates Girl Scouts on the rich history of Michigan's Great Lakes lighthouses, and the importance of restoration and preservation for future generations.
Brownie Try It requirements
Junior Badge requirements
Cadette / Senior / Ambassador Interest Project Patch requirements
Backgrounds for Phones, Desktops, Zoom or Google Meet Video Calls
Download our pre-sized images to be used as backgrounds on your phone, desktop or next Zoom or Google Meet video call.
Phone
New Presque Isle Lighthouse and Lilacs
Old Presque Isle Lighthouse in Winter