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Destination New York City
Young scholars identify the physical characteristics of New York City and it's attraction to tourists from around the world. They recognize how the physical environment can affect the development of a city. They identify the major...
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"Every Block, Every Borough"
From the New York Times Learning Network series, this worksheet poses 10 questions on an article entitled, "Leaving His Footprint on the City" about a man planning to walk every street in all five New York boroughs. The prompts address...
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Gotham Equinox
By looking at the direction of the parallel streets of New York and figuring which days the setting sun is directly visible along those lines, your class can calculate the degree and angle of the sun. A really nice lesson, giving a photo...
Gobal Oneness Project
A Tapestry of Multicultural Diversity
New York City is a perfect place to begin a study of multicultural diversity. The largest and the most culturally diverse city in the United States provides the backdrop for a photo essay that features images of cultural and religious...
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United We Stand?
Students consider the consolidation that led to the creation of greater New York City in 1898, and what would happen if their own class, school, or community united with its neighbor or neighbors.
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Bronx Zoo
Students prepare for a field trip to the Bronx Zoo. They use maps and descriptions of animal exhibits to give and interpret directions on how to navigate the zoo. They play games, participate in pairwork and whole class discussion.
National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science
Applying Newton’s Third Law of Motion in the Gravitron Ride
Here is a collection of readings to be discussed in the science classroom. This one is in the form of a dialog between two boys in an amusement park, talking about the forces involved in a Graviton ride. Questions are listed at the...
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Local Retreats
Learners consider how their favorite local places might be interesting spots for visitors. They investigate and write articles on these locations to examine what their community has to offer and to create an Unlikely Tourist's Guide to...
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Classroom Guide for Coming to America
Learners discuss the pre-reading focus questions. In this reading lesson plan, students discuss and explore the book cover and title. Learners predict what they will learn from this book. Additionally, students read to find out what life...
Other
New York City: Geography and Origins
Great site describing New York City, its geography and origins, as well as the boroughs.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: New York: A Walk Around Brooklyn
This is the web companion to a TV series of video walking tours of famous New York Neighborhoods. Take a virtual tour through the borough of Brooklyn, New York and see all the landmarks and treasures it is famous for. You can also read...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Boroughs of New York City, 1909
A map from 1909 showing New York City and its vicinity, divided into boroughs.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: New York City, 1897
A map from 1897 of Greater New York City, showing the different boroughs, and Newark.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Greater New York City, 1901
A map from 1901 of Greater New York and its vicinity, outlining the five boroughs.
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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.
Read Works
Read Works: The Mystery of the Whistling Building
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a building in New York City that whistled in the wind during construction. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Staten Island, Borough of Richmond, 1920
A road map of Staten Island, Borough of Richmond, from the 1920 Automobile Club of Rochester, showing principal cities and towns, ferry docks, and bridges.