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New York State Dept. of Health

New York State Department of Health: Love Canal Public Health Time Bomb

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the report to the New York governor and legislature from the Commissioner of Health laying out the dangers presented by the toxic chemicals dumped in the town of Love Canal.
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The New York State Department of Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This interactive site not only provides valuable, standard information about the schools but also allows opportunities for the viewer to send responses through the "talking head" icon. You can look up "report cards" on specific schools,...
Website
New York State Dept. of Health

New York State Department of Health: Community Health for n.y.

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a report from the New York Department of Health outlining the current state of health and what can be done to improve it.
Website
New York Times

New York Times: International

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times is an internationally recognized daily newspaper published in New York City, New York. Content of the international section includes top news and issues from around the world, special...
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service:new York

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on New York from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
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PBS

Pbs Newshour Extra: Nyt Runs Never Before Published Photos

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on the decision of the New York Times to publish for the first time many photos that contribute to the understanding of African American history in the United States. Includes a video.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: u.s. Attacked; Hijacked Jets Destroy Twin Towers and Hit Pentagon

For Students 7th - 8th
In this article, N.R. Kleinfield reports on the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The article focuses on the destruction of the World Trade Center's Twin Towers in New York City after they were hit by two hijacked passenger jets....
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General J. H. Hobart Ward

For Students 9th - 10th
General Ward, born in New York city, June 17th, 1823, was educated at Trinity Collegiate School; enlisted at the age of eighteen in the Seventh United States Infantry, and in four years rose through the several grades to that of sergeant...