Objectives Students will be able to explain the purpose of the log mark during 19th century log drives. Students will be able to tell how log marks were applied to logs. Students will be able to describe the various parts of the designs of log marks. Describe consequences of not having rules. Describe major kinds of economic activity and explain the factors influencing their location.
Directions Ask students to examine the different log marks used by Michigan lumbering companies.
Discuss ways in which log marks in Michigan and cattle brands of the west were similar. Compare and contrast log piracy and cattle rustling. Glue the craft cork to a wooden block. Permit students to stamp the design on their papers using an ink pad. Or, have all students stamp their designs on one large piece of Kraft paper to make a classroom poster.