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DOGO Media

Dogo News: Nyc Subway Cars Transform Into Condominiums for Fish

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the disposal of New York City subway cars into the Atlanic Ocean, and how these cars are then used by the marine life. Includes video.
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Other

New York City Subway: Early Transit in New York City

For Students 9th - 10th
Pictures, primary source documents, and articles about the subway system and rapid transit in New York City at the end of the 19th century and early 20th century.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Nyc Subway Turns 100

For Students 9th - 10th
America's most famous subway has turned 100! NPR does a fun series that looks at the early technology and the usage of subway in film and song. Be sure to view the galleries of photos and listen to the memories and music!
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Read Works

Read Works: Ride of the Century

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about the 100th birthday of New York City's subway system. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in classifying and categorizing.
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Read Works

Read Works: Young Couple Finds a Way to Make Commuting Fun

For Teachers 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about two students who took a picture of themselves at every subway stop in New York City. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: Ride of the Century

For Students 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the centennial celebration of New York City's subway system. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: Ride of the Century

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage discusses the New York's subway system history. This passage is intended for guided practice and is designed to reinforce essential reading comprehension skills.