New York State Dept. of Health
New York State Department of Health: Love Canal Public Health Time Bomb
Read the report to the New York governor and legislature from the Commissioner of Health laying out the dangers presented by the toxic chemicals dumped in the town of Love Canal.
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Symbols of New York State
Detailed information about the state symbols of New York. For each symbol, there is an accompanying picture painted by wildlife artist Wayne Trimm.
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: New York Geography
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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Divorce Grounds in New York
States may differ widely on what are acceptable grounds for divorce. This page explains the six grounds that are found in New York State.
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New York City: Geography and Origins
Great site describing New York City, its geography and origins, as well as the boroughs.
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New York State Canals: The Erie Canal a Brief History
This illustrated history of the Erie Canal begins with the original idea to its impact after its completion.
Ducksters
Ducksters: New York State History for Kids
Study the history and timeline of the state of New York including early explorers, Native Americans, colonization, the American Revolution, and the 9-11 attacks on this website.
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Cresli Sea Turtles Program
CRESLI works in New York state to study and help the species of sea turtles near Long Island.
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Albany State University: Visions of New York State: Fort Orange, 1635
This site is a map/drawing of Fort Orange in 1635, the Dutch settlement which is now New Jersey.
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New York State Museum: The New Netherland Dutch
This site gives a brief background of the ethnic makeup of New Netherland.
New York Times
New York Times: On This Day: Commander of Armies That Turned Back Japan Led a Brigade in Wwi
An obituary for General Douglas MacArthur, who served in the United States Army for over sixty years. [Article date: April 6, 1964]
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Hart Island History: Ny State's Civil War "u.s. Colored Troops"
After a brief history of African-American regiments from New York, you can read about the United Stated Colored Troops in general, where they fought, how they were paid, and the number of casualties among the troops.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: New York With $1200
CONGRATULATIONS!!! You are Demopolis Middle School's first -place winner of the annual MATHATHON!!!!!!!!!! You and three of your classmates have been awarded an exciting trip to NEW YORK CITY! You will each be given $1200 to cover all...
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Skyscraper Museum: Building the Empire State
For 40 years, from 1931 to 1971, the Empire State Building held the title of world's tallest building. This site, from the Skyscraper Museum, tells the story of the building's construction. Includes wonderful historical photographs of...
New York Times
New York Times: The Voter Suppression Trail
[Free Registration/Login Required] Great learning "game" to help people understand the difficulties many people face when they want to vote in the United States. Based on the infamous Oregon Trail video game, see if your selected person...
Library of Congress
Loc: Hispanic Americans in Congress, Jose Serrano
This is the biography page for the Hispanic congressman from New York state Jose Serrano, who has served since 1990.
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The Seneca Indians
Tells the history of the Seneca Indians in the town of Canadice, New York, and draws upon writings from back in the late 1800's. Lots on their way of life and customs. This text is Chapter 1 from The History of Canadice by Beverly Deats....
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Immigration
A learning module on immigrants who arrived in New York in the mid-1800s and early 1900s that includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: How to Get the Most Out of Google Search
Technology based lesson plan for a High School English class on how to accurately and efficiently research information on the internet using Google Search. Young scholars conduct Web searches on open-ended questions, and draw on their...
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Hillary Rodham Clinton
Features a biography of the former First Lady and the first woman U.S. Senator from the state of New York. She is a 2005 inductee of the National Women's Hall of Fame.
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New York State Dept. Of Health: Cellular Hematology
Description of hematology and normal leukocyte counts.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Tuscarora
Get some basic information about the Tuscarora tribe who lived in New York State and Ontario.
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New York Public Library: Heading West: Mining the West
A short page on the discovery of gold at Sutter's Fort as well as the impact of mining in the west on relations with Native Americans.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Hillary Rodham Clinton
From the White House, find an official biography of Hillary Clinton, the first First Lady elected to the United States Senate and the first woman elected statewide in New York, as well as the current Secretary of State.
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