New York Lesson Plan

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March 28, 2007

History
On this day in 1799, New York State abolishes slavery. Today we will learn about the state of New York!



Reading

Learn more about New York City! http://www.helium.com/tm/237191/eight-million-people-making

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. New York is the largest ______ in the United States.
a. city b. country
c. county d. continent

2. New York is home to more than _______ million people.
a. two b. five
c. eight d. ten


3. Which of the following is a true statement?
a. New York is a small city.
b. New York has a large number of arts galleries.
c. New York has little impact on the world's economy.

4. How many stock exchanges reside in New York?
a. none b. one
c. two d. three


5. Which of the following is NOT true?
a. Chicago is smaller than New York.
b. Chicago is larger than New York.
c. Little athletics takes place in New York because it is a city.
d. All of the above are true.


Vocabulary


New York City is a large urban agglomeration – “Large what?” you say. “Agglomeration.” Look it up! Here’s a hint: New York occupies a section of the mainland, Manhattan and Staten Islands, the western part of Long Island, and other islands in New York Harbor.

Boroughs – New York has counties and boroughs. Do you know the difference?

Geography
Look at this Map of the New York City Subway System: http://www.columbia.edu/~brennan/subway/SubwayMap.gif
(Make sure to enlarge it by clicking on it!)
1. If I'm traveling from Times Square and I want to reach Lexington Ave. as quickly as possible, which train should I ride? Why?
2. If I'm traveling from Times Square and I want to reach the World Trade Center as quickly as possible, which train should I ride? Why?
3. If I'm traveling from the World Trade Center and I want to reach Coney Island as quickly as possible, which train should I ride? Why?
4. If I'm traveling from the World Trade Center and I want to reach Times Square as quickly as possible, which train should I ride? Why?


Repeat the question several times, changing the arrival and departure points each time.
Places in New York Word Search http://www.dos.state.ny.us/kidsroom/nysfacts/townfind.html

Math
Try your hand at these New York story problems
http://www.edhelper.com/geography/New_York_Math2.htm


Don’t Forget the Math Challenge!


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