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Urban Life: What Lives In Our Local Park?
Fifth graders participate in activities during a visit to Central Park. In this urban life lesson, 5th graders visit Central Park where they explore pond dipping, stream chemistry, and play a native plant Bingo game.
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Frederick Law Olmsted
Students explore life in New York and the creation of Central Park. After reading a picture book about Frederick Law Olmstead, they discuss the expectations and evolution of New York's Central Park. Next, students describe a park near...
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Skyscraper Museum: Downtown New York Web Walk
A virtual walk through New York City and the endless skyscrapers.
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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.
Library of Congress
Loc: Frederick Law Olmstead
Landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmstead, created Central Park, and helped with the preservation of Yosemite National Park and Niagara Falls. Discover this brief description of his life and work, and click through Olmsted's portrait...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Robert Lowell
An intimate look into the poetry of Robert Lowell, with a short biography and links to critical essays on thirteen of his poems. Click on the "Online Poems" link to read the full text of the highlighted poems.
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Holiday Season in New York
This site you can discover all of the many things to do in New York City at Christmas time. View pictures, lists of events, and plan your trip.
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Olmsted and Vaux, Central Park
Harper's Magazine declared in 1862 that Central Park was "the finest work of art ever executed in this country". Read about the history of Central Park, the design process, and view pictures.
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History and Politics of New York
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.
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History of Central Park, New York
Use this site to learn the history of famous Central Park. Discover how it was built, the people that visit it, and the park today.
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U.s. News: 32 Best Things to Do in New York City
From Central Park to museums, this site offers suggestions and descriptions of the most popular sightseeing tours and options in New York City. Gather information and view pictures of the fabulous places to visit in this unique city.
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A View on Cities: New York: Central Park
Central Park seen from Rockefeller Center (New York)