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America – West Side Story
Anita's iconic rooftop ode to American life in West Side Story is the focus of a lesson on immigration. As class members listen to "America," they follow along with printed lyrics, and discuss whether they agree with Anita's...
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Continued Close Reading of That Book Woman: Text-Dependent Questions and Vocabulary
Explicitly explained and delightfully detailed are two ways to describe this tenth lesson plan in a larger unit designed for the first few weeks of third grade. Learners continue to use and develop previously learned close reading...
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Close Reading of That Book Woman: How Did People Access Books in Rural Areas of the United States?
For this ninth lesson plan in a larger beginning-of-the-year unit, close reading skills are used independently to find the gist of the story That Book Woman. Rereading for important details is the targeted skill to unlock a deeper...
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Neighborhood or Slum? Snapshots of Five Points: 1827-1867
How has your local neighborhood changed throughout recent history? Young researchers evaluate census data, images, and primary source descriptions describing the living situation in the antebellum Five Points neighborhood. They consider...
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What Lies Beneath: A Strategy for Introducing Literary Symbolism
“It’s not about what it is, it’s about what it can become.” You’re never too old for Dr. Seuss and using The Sneetches and The Lorax is a great way to introduce readers to allegories, parables, and literary symbolism. The lessons...
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Why were Americans upset with the British Government?
Fourth graders examine the Revolutionary War in New York State. In this experiential hook lesson, 4th graders adhere to new rules imposed by the teacher. Students document their feelings and frustrations with being taxed on using...
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Today's News, Tomorrow's History
Young scholars read and analyze the historic New York Times front pages, and read an article that focuses on the current housing slump and the effect on state budgets. They answer comprehension questions, then in small groups answer...
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When Jessie Came Across The Sea
Students engage in a study about immigration by using children's literature. They conduct research about the immigrations to New York City in the past and the current status. Students conduct class discussion about Ellis Island and what...
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The Slave Market: Not Just a Southern Institution
Fourth graders analyze the existence of slavery in the North. In this slavery lesson plan, 4th graders research primary and secondary sources regarding Dutch colonial slavery in New York. Students consider how archeology made it possible...
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New York State Testing Programs Mathematics Test
In this math worksheet, students review algebraic and geometric concepts as they review for the final exam of 6th grade. There are 35 questions.
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New York Exam
In this algebra activity, students review the basic concepts of algebra and linear equations. They solve polygons and shapes for their area and perimeter. There are 27 questions.
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Solving a System of Linear and Quadratic Equations
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders use graphing to solve a system of equations in which one equation is linear and the other is quadratic. The three page worksheet contains a combination of nine multiple choice and free...
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Find the States
In this word search worksheet, students find and circle the names of the 50 United States in the word search. All of the states are listed at the bottom of the worksheet.
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State of NY Testing Program
In this algebra activity, students review geometric and algebraic concepts for the state exam at the end of the year. They discuss factoring and volumes, prisms and measuring. There are over 16 pages of questions on this lesson.
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Concerns of Elder Adults
Pupils collect current events that are important at the local and state level that relate to older adults. They question older persons in regard to issues that are important to them. They listen to a guest speaker discuss current issues...
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The Rise of U.S. Business and Industry
Eleventh graders focus on the rise of American business and industry and how it led into the response by labor forces that helped to shape the present situation of United States business, government, and working conditions.
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Area and Circumference of Circles
Young scholars calculate the area and circumference of a circle as the lesson is presented through an animated Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. They then complete a project to review the previous day's material.
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New York State Testing Program-Grade 8
In this eighth grade worksheet, 8th graders solve problems that represent the grade level expectations for mathematics in New York State. The twenty-four page worksheet contains sixteen free response questions. Answers are...
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New York State Testing Program: Mathematics Book 2, Grade 3, #2
In this 3rd grade math standardized test practice worksheet, students solve 6 multiple-step open-ended math problems based on New York academic standards.
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New York State Testing Program: Mathematics Book 2, Grade 4 2008
In this 4th grade math standardized test practice worksheet, students solve 18 multiple-step open-ended math problems based on New York academic standards.
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New York State Testing Program: Mathematics Book 1, Grade 3 2008
In this 3rd grade math standardized test practice worksheet, students solve 25 multiple choice math problems based on New York academic standards.
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New York State Testing Program: Mathematics Book 2, Grade 3 2008
In this 3rd grade math standardized test practice worksheet, students solve 6 multiple-step open-ended math problems based on New York academic standards.
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New York State Testing Program: Mathematics Book 1, Grade 4 2008
In this 4th grade math standardized test practice learning exercise, students solve 30 multiple choice math problems based on New York academic standards.
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New York State Testing Program: Mathematics Book 3, Grade 4
In this 4th grade math standardized test practice worksheet, students solve 6 multiple-step open-ended math problems based on New York academic standards.
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