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Michigan United Conservation Clubs has been the proud publishers of TRACKS magazine for kids since 1978.

TRACKS is an upper-elementary publication which utilizes a child’s natural curiosity of wildlife to teach ecological and biological concepts. The 16-page magazine is published monthly during the school year from October – May.

Every issue of Tracks features an article on the following:

  • Zoology
  • Taxonomy
  • Habitat and Niche
  • Adaptations and Traits
  • Ecology and Biology
  • Conservation
Students and teachers will also enjoy these features in each issue of Tracks:
  • Letters from young readers
  • Classroom of the Month
  • Glossary
  • Jokes and riddles
  • Poster
  • Quiz
  • Activity page
Benefits of Tracks
  • Provides affordable, ready to use lessons
  • Teaches conservation of our natural resources
  • Meets most science standards for MI Curriculum Framework (upper elem.)
  • Meets many English Language Arts and Social Studies standards (upper elem.)
  • Makes learning fun with colorful artwork and photographs of Great Lakes wildlife
  • Reinforces concepts learned and encourages extended learning

New this year!

Let TRACKS’ new outdoor activity section lead the youth in your community into Michigan’s great outdoors during every season. Connect nature to technology by observing and researching the natural world. Share discoveries online with other “Trackers” and study nature together using our new “Tracks to Nature” interactive website! Click the logo below to visit Tracks To Nature.

Click here for the 2008-09 editorial calendar for Tracks

How to order

Subscription rates for 2009-10 school year (Oct. to May) for orders of 10 or more are as follows: Contact MUCC at 517/371-1041 or via education@mucc.org for ordering information.

TRACKS is sponsored by:

Michigan Wildlife Foundation
Ice Mountain Spring Water Company

Youth Education
Click Here to see an example of Tracks

Michigan Out of Doors Camp for Kids

Wise Project

Get answers to Tracks Quizzes

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Phone: 517.371.1041 Fax: 517.371.1505

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