Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Local Customs of Southeast Asian Countries

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine the cultural nuances of insular countries in southeast Asia. They perform skits demonstrating local customs of the countries examined, including greetings, visiting, business, drinking, and gift giving.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Study of Cross-Cultural Connections

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders analyze connections between Asia and Europe in the pre-Renaissance period. They identify and analyze elements of Japanese and Chinese culture similiar to that of feudal Europe.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Make an Uncle Sam Folk Art Figure

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students create an Uncle Sam art figure. In this patriotic lesson, students use wood, paint, twigs, and glue to create a folk-art style figure of Uncle Sam.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Nations Pledge to End the Use of Child Soldiers

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Nations Pledge to End the Use of Child Soldiers," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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A&E Television

History.com: New York State

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a detailed look at the state of New York! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
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Other

New York State Information

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site for the State of New York has information on crime, economy, services, the state government, environment, and more.
Website
Other

New York State Information

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site for the State of New York has information on crime, economy, services, the state government, environment, and more.
Unit Plan
C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Government and Citizens

For Teachers 4th
A learning module on state government. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Students learn how an elementary class was responsible for...
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Other

New York's Official Tourism Website

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent resource to gather information about New York City. This site is the official tourism site for New York City and contains a wealth of resources and topics.
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.
Primary
Lectric Law Library

'Lectric Law Library: New York Times v. United States

For Students 9th - 10th
The 1971 leaking of the Pentagon Papers to the New York Times led to a Supreme Court case in which the government took the newspaper to court over publishing classified information about Vietnam War policy.
Activity
Illinois Institute of Technology

Oyez: Gitlow v. New York

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief resource presents the facts of the case, questions presented, and the conclusion of the Gitlow v. New York United States Supreme Court case.
Activity
Boston College

Boston College: Gitlow v. New York

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete syllabus and opinion of the Gitlow v. New York United States Supreme Court case.
Handout
New York State Dept. of Health

New York State Dept. Of Health: Sulfuric Acid Spills

For Students 9th - 10th
This New York government site provides data on various sulfuric acid spills in New York state, including causes, locations, and sources. Limited information about sulfuric acid in general. Tables included.
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New York State Dept. of Health

New York Department of Health

For Students 9th - 10th
The government health site for the state of New York. Includes directory services, vital records, info for consumers, etc.
Handout
Curated OER

National Park Service: Ellis Island: Colonial and Early American New York 1609 1890

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the history of New York and of how the United States government came to acquire Ellis Island. Fort Gibson was built there prior to the War of 1812 to serve as a strategic post in case of attack.
Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: The Presidents

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The New York Times Learning Network presents an online & printable crossword puzzle on the American Presidents.
Website
New York Times

New York Times: Sept. 11: One Year Later

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The New York Times Learning Network provides a variety of archived news articles, lesson plans, and resources concerning the issues and events that surfaced from the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Handout
50 States

50 States: New York (Ny)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of New York. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: The American Judicial System

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The New York Times Learning Network has an interactive & printable crossword puzzle on The American Judicial System.
Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: u.s. Congress

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The New York Times Learning Network has developed many interactive & printable crossword puzzles. This one is on the U.S. Congress.
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Other

Truthout

For Students 9th - 10th
Progressive based news outlet. Here you will find links to news stories from the Washington Post, New York Times, BBC, Associated Press, and other reputable sources. You will also find editorial pieces on current events, environmental,...
Unit Plan
University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Alexander Hamilton

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by the University of Groningen. Alexander Hamilton represented the growing movement towards a strong national government. Read the beginning stages of the nationalist movement, the conflicting ideas of state...
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Ratification

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Groningen provides a synopsis chronologically written on the ratification of the U.S. Constitution beginning with the first states who accepted the document to pressures exerted by the Federalists to...