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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.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: New York
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of New York including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
New York State Dept. of Health
New York State Department of Health: Cardiovascular Disease
Use this resource to learn how proper nutrition and diet play a role in preventing heart disease. Provides facts and figures on causes, costs, and risk factors for the disease.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: The Fifty States
The New York Times Learning Network presents an online crossword puzzle that you can print or play online. This one is on The Fifty States. Subject matter may be a bit deep for an elementary student to work on independently.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Postcards From New York
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is an in-depth study of the 11 regions of New York State. Students will take a road trip to each of these regions and stop at one attraction that the region is most noted for. After reading some...
Kidport
Kidport: United States of America Geography
This site contains a fun way to learn about the states within the United States. Click on the state that you want to learn more about and it provides facts, geographic landmarks, points of interest, major industries, a quiz and more.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: 50 States Part 2 Lesson Plan
In this lesson, students combine psychomotor skills and geography as they travel from Montana to Wyoming. As students travel from state to state, they learn regional facts and state capitals. Students perform physical tasks highlighting...
New York State Dept. of Health
New York State Dept. Of Health: Diphtheria Fact Sheet
Here are responses to simple questions about the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of the bacterial disease, diphtheria.
New York State Dept. of Health
New York State: Communicable Disease Fact Sheet: Typhoid Fever
A brief review of this disease and it's symptoms.
Curated OER
New York State Flag
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.
50 States
50 States: New York (Ny)
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of New York. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
A&E Television
History.com: The World Trade Center's Construction: 8 Surprising Facts
The twin 110-story towers at the heart of the World Trade Center were designed to surpass New York's iconic Empire State Building -- then the world's tallest building. Building the new towers would marshal unprecedented levels of design...
Library of Congress
Loc: Local Legacies
Experience America through its grassroots! Diverse populations lend cultural colorfulness to our country. Read about an International Food Fair in California, Annie Oakley Days in Ohio, and Wabanaki Basketry in Maine. Click on your...
New York State Dept. of Health
New York State Dept. Of Health: Poliomyelitis Fact Sheet
Here, basic questions about polio are answered in brief responses. Learn how polio is spread, what its symptoms are, and how it is treated and prevented.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50
This clickable map of the United States gives students access to research information from history and tourism to attractions and famous historic figures.
PBS
Pbs: Building Big Empire States Building
Quick facts about one of the world's tallest buildings.
Other
Potus: Franklin D. Roosevelt
Comprehensive facts about Franklin D. Roosevelt and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.