Take a at Wisconsin

This page was created by five fourth grade teachers (the Cluster A Alpha team) to supplement material found in their student created Virtual Museum Explore-WI. You can go to each of the wings for a subset of these questions or view all of them below. Created 4.25.01 | Updated 5.23.01

Teachers, e-mail your request for an answer key to Explore@cesa10.k12.wi.us.

Wisconsin Cities

This portion was created by Fall Creek 4th grade teacher Jane Borofka supported by the Cluster A Goals 2000 Grant. It refers to the Cities Wing of the Explore Wisconsin virtual museum. 4.25.01| Updated 4.29.01 |jb

How did the Green Bay Packers get their name?

What was the population in Madison in 1856 when it first became a city? How much has it grown from 1856 to today?

How are the orgins of Green Bay and Eau Claire so different? Why do you think each city began as it did?

Why is the landscape of La Crosse so different from that of Madison?

Who first claimed the Green Bay area for Fance and what did he name it?

Wisconsin Industry
This portion was created by Linda Olson, Altoona Elementary teacher, supported by a Goals 2000 Grant and refers to the Cluster A Explore Wisconsin museum, IndustryWing. 4.25.01| Updated 4.29.01 |lo/vjk

W I S C O N S I N W O R K S

Name Wisconsin's 4 most important industries.

What job would be part of a service industry?

How did lumberjacks get logs from the woods to the river?

The special area where cranberries are grown and
harvested is called a _____.

Which manufacturing industries began as a result
of the logging industry?

Wisconsin Government & Natural Resources

This portion was created by Osseo 4th grade teacher Marty Kempf with support from a ClusterA Goals 2000 Grant and refers to theResources & Gov. Wing of the Explore Wisconsin virtual museum. 4.25.01| Updated 4.29.01 |mk

1. One of the major rivers within Wisconsin at one time was a military route which had three different forts located along it's shores. What were their names and where were they located?

2. Yellow Perch have a unique ritual they follow for spawning. Explain the ritual from start to finish.

3. The Wisconsin Flag has many symbols that represent the history of Wisconsin. What are they and what do they represent?

4. What is our state fossil, how long ago were they extinct, and name three characteristics of this fossil?

5. Our state mineral is derived from a Greek name. What is our state mineral and it's Greek meaning?

Wisconsin People

This portion was created by Eleva-Strum 4th grade teacher Julie Knobloch supported by a Cluster A Goals 2000 Grant and refers to the Explore Wisconsin museum's People of Wisconsin Wing. 4.25.01| Updated 5.23.01 |jjk

People of Wisconsin

1. Which of the early explorers spent time in the southwestern part of the state?

How would his traveling experiences be different explorer from the northeastern part of the state?

Hint: Compare early transportation/travel in
LaCrosse and Green Bay (waterways).

2. Did the early French explorers of the 1800's have more of an interest in fur trading or farming?

Why do you think they took an interest in that occupation?

3. The Norwegian people settled in many different counties of Wisconsin. In many cases the land helped them decide whereto settle. What type of land were they looking for? Why?

 4.        Compare and contrast the five famous Wisconsinites mentioned

                                  on the site listed below.

                http://www.cesa10.k12.wi.us/explore-WI/people/famwi.htm

                Which of the people mentioned focused their efforts on entertainment?

                 Which person do you feel had done the most for the people of Wisconsin?

                  Write a paragraph supporting your selection.

  5.        Native Americans build different types of homes.  Two types

              of homes that were designed were wigwams and longhouses.

              Go to the following site and find the steps involved in designing

              each type of home.

                   http://www.germantown.k12.Il.us/html/woodland2.html

                                    Which would you rather build and why?

Wisconsin Tourism
This portion was created by Augusta 4th grade teacher Sharen Hoepner supported by a Cluster A Goals 2000 Grant and refers to the Tourism Wing of the Explore Wisconsin virtual museum. 4.25.01| Updated 4.25.01 |svh

1. What lakes and species of fish are found in Rusk Country? Compare the number of lakes and types of fish to Dane County.

            Hint: Explore Wisconsin
                      WI Tourism
                      Recreational Sports
                      Fishing

2. Biking and hiking trails originated in Wisconsin with the Elroy-Sparta Trail. One of the newest trails in Wisconsin is the Ice Age Trail. Draw the trail on an outline map of WI.

           Hint: Explore Wisconsin
                     WI Tourism
                     Recreational Sports
                     Hiking

3. Why was the Ice Trail constructed and what is the importance of preserving the area?

           Hint:   WI Tourism
                       Recreational Sports
                       Hiking

4. Wisconsin has many state parks. List two of the parks you would like to visit and explain why. Include location and activities that are available at the site.

           Hint:   WI Tourism
                      Campgrounds and State Parks
                      State Parks

5. Many cities in Wisconsin have summer festivals. What summer celebration does Osseo, WI have? Give the dates and some events that take place. What activities would you enjoy and why?

           Hint: WI Tourism
                      Events and Celebrations
                      Lake Marth Days

This page was created by the Alpha Team of the Cluster A Consortium, 4th Grade teachers,supported by a Goals 2000 Grant. 4.25.01| Updated 5.23.01 |vjk