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What do you know about New York?

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this New York worksheet, students complete multiple choice questions about the state of New York and its landmarks, history, and more. Students complete 10 questions.
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The Slave Market: Slavery, Not Just a Southern Institution

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine how slavery was related to the economic development of New York.  In this American History lesson, 11th graders analyze the primary and secondary sources on the New York Slave Market.  Students create a revised...
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New York: Agricultural Products Maps

For Students 4th
For this agricultural products worksheet, 4th graders use the information on four maps of New York Agriculture to make a comprehensive map of all products and answer four questions.
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Why were Americans upset with the British Government?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the Revolutionary War in New York State. In this experiential hook lesson, 4th graders adhere to new rules imposed by the teacher.  Students document their feelings and frustrations with being taxed on using walk,...
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U.S. geography for Children: New York

For Students 5th
In this geography activity, 5th graders study the state of New York.  Students follow the given directions to complete 5 tasks on the state map that is given.
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New York Acrostic Poem

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this New York worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about the state of New York. Students use the letters NEW YORK to begin each new line of poetry.
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New York State Quarter Printable

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this online interactive New York quarter instructional activity, students examine a New York quarter picture and answer 4 questions regarding it. This instructional activity may be printed for classroom use.
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New York Cities Word Jumble

For Students 4th - 5th
In this New York worksheet, students unscramble the letters in ten words to spell the names of cities in the state of New York. There is a word box.
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New York

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this geography activity, students read a three paragraph text about New York City. Students answer 5 multiple choice questions about the passage.
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New York: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 13 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to New York.
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New York

For Students 5th - Higher Ed
In this language arts word search, students will be searching for words that pertain to New York. Students will locate 48 advanced level words.
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Dubious Adoption Data

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students analyze a graph from the New York City Administration for Children's Services that shows a significant increase in New York City adoptions after ACS was founded. They determine whether the graph supports ACS' claims and whether...
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Past and Present New York Through A Comparative Study of Photography and Poetry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils study New York in three time periods, 1890-1930, 1930's, and 1950's-60's. They discuss themes that are important in each time block. They describe a brief historical picture of each time period before they approach works of...
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Coney Island: The Great Escape

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students use primary documents and film to explore the role of Coney Island recreation for New Yorker's at the beginning of the 20th century. They compare the lives of the people in their research to their own.
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Welcome to New York State

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students choose one region of New York state, and create a travel brochure that includes information such as geographical features, tourist attractions, accesibility, economic features, and historical events that occured in that region.
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Sightseeing in New York City

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students practice locating tourist attractions in New York City, and ask for location and directions in their own hometown.
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Write a text about New York

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students write a text about New York. For this New York lesson plan, students discuss the life of New York and then write a letter or report on it.
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Household Names

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore the accomplishments of famous New Yorkers in the 19th century. In small groups, students read biographies and match them with a corresponding primary source document. The group that is most accurate in matching the...
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Cruising the Harbor

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read original, primary source account of coming into New York's harbor, compare harbor experiences of Native Americans and Europeans, and explore role of African Americans in waterfront and seafaring activities in New York's...
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THE ORPHAN OF ELLIS ISLAND: A TIME TRAVEL ADVENTURE

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders read the book together and imagine what it was like to come through Ellis Island as an immigrant to the United States. They write a story describing the process at Ellis Island from a first person perspective. They share...
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Phragmites australis: Invasive Plant Species

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students research and investigate invasive species, with specific focus on the exotic plant Phargmites australis and its impact on Piermont Marsh near the community of Piermont, New York.
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New York Earns Title: Empire State

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders study the Erie Canal and New York state. They design a three-day vacation itinerary using tourism sites, which highlight historical facts and include the modern remains of the New York Canal system.
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New York Explorers

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the early explorers of New York state. They identify their country of origin, reason for exploration, and the results. They produce a PowerPoint based on their results.
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Come One, Come All

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze information from core map and other sources and construct routes from New York and Boston to Cincinnati as they might have existed in 1835.