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Our American Revolution: The American Revolutionary Cities
The major cities in colonial America played a huge role in preparing for the Revolutionary War, both in terms of ways of governing and philosophy. Read about Philadelphia, Williamsburg, New York, and Boston and the events in those cities...
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Adirondack Hiking Trails
Take a virtual hike and learn about Blue Mountain, Black Mountain, Buck Mountain, Prospect Mountain and 46 Adirondack high peaks with this resource.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: After the Fact: Virginia, New Yok, and "The Federalist Papers"
Read about the necessity for Virginia and New York to support the ratification of the Constitution. See what influenced the vote in Virginia and how the legislature of New York was finally convinced.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: New York Poets
Poets.org provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for New York includes information on the poet laureate, John Ashbery. Other sections include featured poets (Frank O'Hara and Muriel Rukeyser) and poems...
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The Buffalo News
The Buffalo News is the daily newspaper publication for the city of Buffalo, New York.
George Eastman Museum
George Eastman House
Photography legend George Eastman's house has been converted into a fascinating museum. Full of photography images and teaching/learning resources.
Library of Congress
Loc: Women Suffragettes Visit t.r.
From the Library of Congress archives, open this site to view an early film of women suffragettes of New York visiting Roosevelt at Sagamore in 1917.
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The Africa Center
A nonprofit, nonpartisan, multidisciplinary institution that provides a gateway for engagement with contemporary Africa.
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New York Discovery and Settlement
Gain an understanding of the settlement of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
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New York City Local Government
Develop an understanding of the New York City's government with this helpful overview of the mayor, city council, board of elections, and the campaign finance board.
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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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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.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: New York
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.
Read Works
Read Works: Ride of the Century
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the centennial celebration of New York City's subway system. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Judy Blume's Biography
Discover more about the life and work of Judy Blume with this resource. Students and teachers will gain a different perspective of this author after exploring this resource.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Red Bearberry for Bellport Resilience: Design Challenge
Design Challenge takes photos of tricky spots in people's yards and puts them out there for advice from the professionals at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Check out this challenge of a yard in upstate New York.
NSTATE
Net State: The Geography of New York
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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Museum of Arts and Design: Home
Website of the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City. Includes information about visiting the museum and its exhibits, resources for educators taking their students to the museum, and multimedia related to the museum.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: American Women: Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney
Read about how Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney supported young artists with her wealth. You can also see a bronze bust of her sculpted by Jo Davidson.
DLTK
New York State Map
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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Metropolitan Opera
This site from the Metropolitan Opera is good for anyone interested in attending an opera in New York. This site contains ticket, seating, performance, and other general info about the Metropolitan Opera.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1865 1898: Gilded Age: America Moves to the City
Discusses the urbanization that took place at the end of the nineteenth century and into the twentieth. Includes questions for students at end.
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service:new York
This site provides a state fact sheet on New York from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: New York
Who were the first settlers in New York? Where should you "stop and smell the lilacs?" Who was Solomon Northup? Aren't sure about the answers to these questions. Use this site to learn some interesting facts about the state of New York.