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- 5th - 8th
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Students study how the geographical location of the New Haven Harbor has affected the lives of the people living in New Haven by focusing our attention on the phenomena of nature which has been prevailing for millions of years in this series of lessons. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students 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 attractions of the city. Full Review »
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- 4th - 11th
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Students build upon their knowledge of regional agricultural trends to explore the impact that changes in technology had on everyday life, ranging from the use of simple hand tools to the introduction and use of gasoline-powered agricultural tools. 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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- 7th
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Students use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of major ideas, eras, themes, developments, and turning points in the history of the United States and New York. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students trace the the origin of the Industrial Revolution in England to iits arrival in the United States. This ten lesson unit emphasizes the role played by the business barons and the impact on workers around the world. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students investigate America's Industrial Revolution. They research inventions of this era, corruption, the origins of current work laws, and participate in a Thomas Edison Day, presenting information on an invention and inventor. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine The New York Times' coverage of immigrants' rights in order to gain an understanding of how different news angles function. They assess the angles of different news media outlets, such as television, radio, and Internet "blogs" Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students use the internet to discover the causes and effects of the Industrial Revolution. In groups, they research the types of agricultural, textiles, mining and transportation changes. They relate these changes to the effect the human public had on the changes as well. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the role of the West River in Connecticut in providing water power to local industries. In groups, they determine and discuss what needs to be considered before building along a river. They also research the other industries that use the river for power. Throughout the lesson, they view slides of the area before and after the mill was contructed. Full Review »
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