Sites In New York State - History And Features
Sites In New York State - History And Features
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West Point Military Academy
Photo Source - National Park Service
New York State Capitol
Saratoga Battlefield
Photo Source - National Park Service
Fort Ticonderoga
Discover New York State
New York State has a rich history and diverse landscape. From the bustling streets of New York City to the rolling hills of the countryside to the historical places such as West Point, the Saratoga Battlefield, and the Statue of Liberty, there is much to learn.
Nickname: The Empire State
Statehood: 1788 (the 11th state)
Capital: Albany
Overview:
Students use Google Maps to find information about sites in New York State. They will learn using a combination of information found in the Map placemarkers and research they do on their own.
Students will learn about the state's history.
Google Maps has a number of features that can help students learn about the state's history. For example, students can use the map to find historical sites, such as battlefields, museums, and monuments. They can also use the map to learn about the history of specific places, such as cities and towns.
Students will learn about historical landmarks
Google Maps allows students to find historical landmarks throughout New York State. They can find landmarks from different time periods such as the Statue of Liberty that was built in the late 1800's and given to the United States as a gift from France in 1886, the Erie Canal, which was built in the early 1800's, for transporting goods from NYC to the western part of the country, and more.
Students will explore the state's geography.
Google Maps allows students to zoom in and out of the map, which can help them to visualize the state's different landscapes. Students can also use the map to find specific places, such as buildings, forts, mountains, rivers, and cities. They can discover places such as Niagara Falls and the Adirondack Mountains.
Students will create their own Google Maps.
Google Maps allows students to create their own maps, which can be a great way for them to learn about the state. Students can add markers to their maps to represent different places, such as historical sites, natural landmarks, and their favorite places. They can also add text and images to their maps to provide more information about the places they have marked.
Famous Sites In New York State
Students will be able to learn about famous historical sites throughout New York State. They will be able to visualize where the sites are located by using Google Maps. They will be able to identify important historical sites and landmarks of New York. By using the Internet and search techniques, they will be able to harvest information for their own projects as they summarize what they have learned.
State Of Liberty, Ellis Island
Photo Source: Creative Commons
Empire State Building, NYC
Photo Source: Creative Commons
911 Memorial, New York City
Photo Source: Creative Commons
National Baseball Hall Of Fame, Cooperstown, NY
Photo Source: Flickr
Erie Canal , Albany to Lake Erie
Photo Source:Wikimedia Commons
Westpoint Military Academy
Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons
Google Map To Use - Sample To Show Students :
The lesson includes a Google Map the teacher has created for students to see a finished Google Map project
Placemarkers have been added for each place/feature
Each placemarker contains, information, photos, and videos of the place/feature they are learning about
Students click on the placemarkers and are taken to the locations within NYS
Students will then make Google Maps of their own, summarizing what they have learned in the lesson.
Google Form Students Use for Their Research:
Students will use the Form to gather information
about the places they are studyingThey will then create their own Google Maps to
summarize what they have learned, create a project-based example, and teach their peers
Lesson Plan - A (Create A Google Map):
Students will be able to use Google Maps to find historical places or famous sites in New York State.
Students will be able to do research and gather information about the places or sites they find:
important landmarks
historical events
key events in the state's history
Students will be able to create their own Google Map summarizing what they have learned about New York State.
Lesson Plan - B:
Students will be able to identify key events in the history of New York State.
Students will be able to describe important landmarks in New York State.
Students will be able to create a visual representation of what they have learned about New York State.
Research a specific site or landmark and create a detailed report
Reports can be in the form of a Google Map, slide presentation
Lesson Plan -B
Rubric For Scoring Google Map Assignment:
Criteria:
Research
Report
Clarity
Use of Google Maps
Overall
National Register Of Historic Places in New York State By County - An Interactive Map:
Discover what New York State has to offer by using the interactive map on the left, below
The map is organized by counties
Click on a county to see what historic sites/landmarks it has
The image on the right, below is an example of one of the counties. It shows historic sites, with descriptions, and images
Interactive Map of New York State
Click on Individual Counties to See Their
Historic Sites
Sample County - Herkimer County
Click to See Historic Sites in Herkimer
List Of National Parks And Monuments In
New York State
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Castle Clinton National Monument
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
Ellis Island (Part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument)
Fire Island National Seashore
Fort Stanwix National Monument
Gateway National Recreation Area
General Grant National Memorial
Governors Island National Monument
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park
Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Saratoga National Historical Park
Statue of Liberty National Monument
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Women's Rights National Historical Park
Saratoga National Historical Park
Saratoga National Historical Park
Battle of Saratoga - called,
"The Turning Point of the Revolutionary War"
Battle of Saratoga - called,
"The Turning Point of the Revolutionary War"
The Battle of Saratoga was a key victory for the Americans in the Revolutionary War. The American victory secured critical financial support from the French
The main British leader was General Burgoyne
The main American leader was Major General Gates
Photo Source: NPS
Photo Source: NPS
Photo Source: NPS
Photo Source: NPS
Curriculum Materials: Saratoga National Historical Park
Curriculum Materials: Saratoga National Historical Park
The Saratoga National Historical Park offers resources for teachers and students.
"Loyal To Whom" - A virtual, asynchronous, Distance-Learning based lesson (flexible enough for in-person learning!)
"Loyal To Whom" - Student packet - The colonists had to decide whom they would be loyal to when the colonies declared their independence in 1776.
"Loyal To Whom" - Introductory video for students to view; first in a series of 5 videos for students. The video discusses the Battles of Saratoga and why they were fought
Who Shot First? Curriculum Materials - Students read and analyze primary source materials about the Intolerable Acts and the Battle Of Lexington.
Primary Sources Online by the Massachusetts Historical Society - hundreds of digitized and transcribed primary resource documents related to the beginning of the American Revolution
Maps showing the routes taken by the British Regulars, Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Prescott
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