Third graders explore WWII by analyzing technological advances. In this invention lesson, 3rd graders discuss the use of the Enigma machine which decoded private German messages that communicated with U-boats. Students utilize a timeline...

Students examine how the Hudson River was important to the development of the United States. They examine the role of steamboats played in the development of the Hudson River Valley.

Fourth graders realize the significance in the Negro spirituals concerning the Underground Railroad. They choose a position, either for helping slaves or ignoring the slaves. They describe, in a paragraph, their position.

Students examine the weapons used in past wars to prepare for a mock weapons inspection, then write a report detailing the state of weapons technology during a specific time period.

Students engage in a lesson that helps them better explain the quadrennial ritual surrounding the election of a president in the United States of America.

Students study the Revolutionary War. For this colonial America lesson, students read Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes. Students discuss chapter 1 as they respond to the provided discussion questions.

In this geography worksheet, 5th graders study about the exploration of the Hudson River.  Students respond to 7 multiple choice questions about the presented facts.

Pupils engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concept of immigration. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Students create a KWL chart to organize the information. The lesson also includes a resource link for the...

First graders become aware of the presence of static electricity. They create static electricity using friction.

Pupils engage in a lesson that is interested in the foods related to the season of Spring. They conduct research using a variety of resources while creating menus to match the regions of The United States. Students create food items...

Twelfth graders investigate global responses to fighting the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome, then write a news report for people in their region of study.(April 3, 2003)

Students identify various topographical features that contribute to the growth of a city. They identify how military strategies contribute to the growth of a city.

Eighth graders examine the time period of the Industrial revolution in American history.  In this American History lesson, 8th graders read the chapter on this time period.  Students create a presentation on this time period to...

In this natural wonders instructional activity, student unscramble words, using lyrics to a song titled "Natural Wonders." An answer key is included on page 3. No song link is given.

In this prepositions worksheet, students use the clues to help them locate the positions of the state according to the prepositions given in each sentence.

Eighth graders examine the start of the American Revolution. In this American History lesson plan, 8th graders analyze primary sources. Students prepare a narration of events leading up to the revolution. 

A collection of maps of the state of New York, including links to city maps, historical city maps, and maps of National Parks, Monuments, and historical places.

Historical maps of New York and descriptions of each map.

This site has a colorful display of information about New York. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.

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...

Provides a blank map of New York. Teachers will find many uses for this in the classroom. Students will enjoy coloring it and locating different parts of the state.

Explore Dutch New York through this historical interactive map and learn what wildlife, landscape, and people lived there in 1609 compared with today. Click on 'Interactives' for additional resources, e.g., a 1626 letter from Peter...

Click on New York and take a virtual tour of Manhattan. Visit places of interest such as Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building, Times Square, Rockefeller Center and the Central Park Zoo. Uses popups.