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Curated OER

LESSON 3: Riding the Underground Railroad

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students explore the Underground Railroad.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

States of Fitness

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students participate in physical activities coordinating to divisions on a map.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Good Brother, Bad Brother

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are exposed to the writings of John Wilkes Booth. They discover that fanaticism is not just a modern phenomenon. They examine four periods in American history when treason was at issue.
Handout
NSTATE

Net State: The Geography of New York

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn about the geography of New York. Includes latitude and longitude information, as well as information about the highest and lowest areas of land.
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University of Texas at Austin

Ut Library: Perry Castaneda Maps of New York

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of maps of the state of New York, including links to city maps, historical city maps, and maps of National Parks, Monuments, and historical places.
Website
A&E Television

History.com: New York State

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a detailed look at the state of New York! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
Unit Plan
C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: Inquiries: New York Geography

For Teachers 4th
A comprehensive learning module on the geography of New York State that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include New York...
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Other

New York City: Geography and Origins

For Students 9th - 10th
Great site describing New York City, its geography and origins, as well as the boroughs.
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DLTK

New York State Map

For Students 3rd - 5th
Provides a blank map of New York. Teachers will find many uses for this in the classroom. Students will enjoy coloring it and locating different parts of the state.
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Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University: New York State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
This site on maps is provided for by The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. Have you ever wondered what New York state looks like from a satellite image? Find out by using this website. There are several other maps to...
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Cayuse Canyon

The Us50: New York

For Students 9th - 10th
Features excellent information regarding New York history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
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Other

State University of New York at Stony Brook: New York State Historical Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
Historical maps of New York and descriptions of each map.
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Read Works

Read Works: The First Greenmarket in New York City

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage describes the history behind the first greenmarket for produce in New York City. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and...
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Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: New York City

For Students 1st - 9th
Lonely Planet travel site provides beautiful photos along with a detailed history, geography and top attractions of New York City.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: New York

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of New York including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at New York Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
What a terrific site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the New York climate, soil, crops, and animals.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Levittown, New York

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overall summary of characteristics of the New York suburb of Levittown. It gives information on the population, geography, and demographics.
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Other

History and Politics of New York

For Students 3rd - 8th
Briefly explores New York history and geography, including a history of Central Park, Chinatown, and the Upper West Side. It also has links to many other related sites.
Lesson Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: Teachers: Marco Paul's Travels on the Erie Canal

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
After studying various background materials, students read "Marco Paul's Travels on the Erie Canal" and participate in writing and discussion activities that will foster understanding of the Erie Canal and its impact on economic and...
Handout
50 States

50 States: New York (Ny)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of New York. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
Website
Other

State of New Jersey: New Jersey Regions

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides information about different regions within the state of New Jersey, such as Atlantic City, Delaware, Gateway, Shore, and Skylands. Specific details and attractions are described for each region.
Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Africa

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Here is an interactive & printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is Africa.
Interactive
Kidport

Kidport: United States of America Geography

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site contains a fun way to learn about the states within the United States. Click on the state that you want to learn more about and it provides facts, geographic landmarks, points of interest, major industries, a quiz and more.
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New York Times

New York Times: Interactive: Travels With Brice Marden

For Students 9th - 10th
An audio slideshow that walks you through four studios where artist Brice Marden paints. Explains and illustrates the characteristic qualities of Marden's work. An excellent site for demonstrating how place and the quality of light at...