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Michigan Connections Academy Field Trips

Bringing Classroom Lessons to Life

From the natural beauty of Lake Michigan’s Sand Dunes to the old stone buildings of Fort Mackinac, Michigan’s rich historic, cultural, and natural resources are part of the curriculum at MICA.

With a variety of field trips across the state, MICA brings classroom lessons to life with:

• Eco-tours where students explore the interconnections of biology, ecology, and geology.
• Cultural outings that deepen their understanding of art, music, and theater.
• History tours that vividly trace the impact of the past on the present.
• Museum excursions that connect math and science concepts to practical living and working applications.

Exploring Life after Graduation

To help high school students exploring career and college options, we offer field trips to colleges and universities, college fairs, and businesses.

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On the Road with MICA

During some of their favorite field trips, MICA students have:

• Experienced aviation history at Kalamazoo’s Air Zoo, the War of 1812 at Fort Mackinac, and life in the 1800’s at Greenfield Village.
• Studied Michigan history and the workings of state government in tours of the State Capitol.
• Explored animal, insect, and plant life at Lake Michigan’s Sand Dunes, Meijer Gardens, and the Detroit, John Ball, and Binder Park zoos.
• Applied their math and science lessons in hands-on exhibits at the Sloan, Ann Arbor, Curious Kids, and Impressions 5 museums.