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- 7th - 11th
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Students assess, by analyzing historic New York Times front pages, how print journalism reflects the values and language of the society in which it is created. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore how the New York Times has represented presidential victories on its front page throughout the 20th century. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the Battle of Little Bighorn and its impact on United States and Native American culture through reading current and historic New York Times articles and by creating a research-based exhibit about this historic event. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students consider the rights of journalists regarding source confidentiality, then create presentations on the New York Times' use of sources. They write guidelines to aid journalists in evaluating the trustworthiness of their sources. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students scan the front page of the New York Times and identify countries that are currently being featured in the news. They summarize the major global news stories and make connections among the stories as a reflection of current events. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students study European explorers who made an impact of New York State. They conduct research and create a timeline and a Powerpoint presentation about one of the explorers. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students assess, by analyzing historic New York Times front pages, how print journalism reflects the values and language of the society in which it is created. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students 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 photography and poetry. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use the internet to research the role of taxi cabs in New York City. Groups work collaboratively to gather information on the history of New York taxis, popular New York destinations, and current New York cab fares. Each group designs an imaginery trip through New York City and computes the the total cost of the cab rides. Students should create a plan for a billboard featuring a New York taxi cab to help advertise the form of public transportation. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students read and analyze the historic New York Times front pages, and read an article that focuses on the current housing slump and the effect on state budgets. They answer comprehension questions, then in small groups answer questions related to a separate historic front page. Full Review »

