Curated OER
New York City: ESL Read Aloud
In this ESL read aloud worksheet, students read a short text about the city of New York City. There are no questions to answer on this page.
Curated OER
Welcome to Leonard Bernstein's New York
Students study the life and musical work of Leonard Bernstein. They examine the history of New York City using three Broadway musicals in a web based lesson. They create a portrayal of their own town in this multi-lesson activity.
NASA
Nasa: The Adventures of Ameila the Pigeon
Amelia the Pigeon has been given assignments related to how the land changes. These assignments center around imaging, remote sensing, and the history of New York City. They are presented in an engaging manner and are supported by...
Digital History
Digital History: September 11, 2001
This site has a comprehensive overview of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., including information on Osama bin Laden's background, the formation of Al Qaeda, the attacks themselves, the US response, civil liberties and national...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: America in Class: America in the 1920s: Modern City in Art
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards - historical documents, literary texts, and works of art - thematically organized with notes and discussion...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: New York: A Walk Around Brooklyn
This is the web companion to a TV series of video walking tours of famous New York Neighborhoods. Take a virtual tour through the borough of Brooklyn, New York and see all the landmarks and treasures it is famous for. You can also read...
United Nations
United Nations
Spanish content. This is the main web page of the United Nations, headquartered in New York City, in which you will find a wealth of historical and current information on world events and situations.
CNN
Cnn: New York Lays Cornerstone for Tower
CNN web-article about the construction of the Freedom Tower. Read about the ground breaking ceremony at Ground Zero and the the plans for the new tower.
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Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Pale Male: Citizen Hawk of New York City [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for Janet Schulman's children's picture book, Pale Male: Citizen Hawk of New York City, is provided on these pages. Five character roles are needed in this activity.
Other
Paradero: New York
Spanish content; this is a guide to the city of New York for Spanish speakers, covering all the bases from climate to the arts it is a complete resource of information about the city.
Other
Nyc 100: Immigrant Stories and Information
Read immigration stories of families enduring the hardships to start a new life in America. The site contains stories as well as links to immigrant resources.
Other
Nyc.gov: Ny City Map
Enter an address or area into NYCityMap and not only will it be highlighted on the map, but you will also be able to find schools, libraries, hospitals, parks, markets, wifi hotspots, etc. that are in close proximity to the address.
Other
Nyc Organization Chart
Develop a better understanding of the New York City Government with this helpful organization chart.
Other
City Lore
Experience the unique culture and traditions of New York City through this site containing exhibits, a hall of fame, and a culture catalog.
Other
100 Years of Manhattan's Garbage
"What could you smell on the streets of New York in 1890?" An interesting question that this paper answers well by examining an exhibit at the New York Public Library entitled "Garbage: The History and Politics of Trash in New York City."
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Vote 2004: Republican National Convention
Comprehensive coverage of the 2004 Republican National Convention. President Bush's speech, links to other resources, text and audio of other speeches and reports can be found on this site.
PBS
Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: Urban Explosion
From the "Journey to Planet Earth" series, PBS takes a look at the world's exploding urban population. Includes video clips and educational resources.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Nyc Subway Cars Transform Into Condominiums for Fish
Read about the disposal of New York City subway cars into the Atlanic Ocean, and how these cars are then used by the marine life. Includes video.
Other
Mr. Lincoln and New York
This site is devoted to Abraham Lincoln's special relationship during the Civil War with the largest city in the Union. Includes an account of Lincoln's funeral train, which visited the city in 1865.
New York University
Grey Art Gallery: Ben Shahn's New York
Resource presents "Ben Shahn's New York", a detailed look at some of the photography taken and utilized as source material by the WPA painter muralist Ben Shahn.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Alfred Stieglitz (1864?1946) and His Circle
From the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, here is a glimpse into the artistic world of Alfred Stieglitz, the New York City art dealer and pioneering photographer.
Other
American Social History Pro:september 11 Digital Archive
This archive from the American Social History Project uses multimedia and digital means to collect, preserve, and present the history of September 11. There are audio tapes, video, documents, and personal stories on this site. It is the...
Other
New York City Tourist: Central Park
Discover the secrets and treasures of Central Park on this virtual picture tour. Learn interesting facts and develop an appreciation for this oasis in the concrete conglomerate of New York City.