This web site is designed to enhance the 4th grade Social Studies curriculum, which focuses on the rich history and life in New York State. To make this more manageable considering the wealth of information available, I narrowed the focus to one question...
the Hudson River show
the changes in New York State history?
Click on this image to see a real view of the Hudson.
The Big Map of The Hudson River: Map your course along the Hudson!
The Hudson River: General site explaining the environment of the river.
Sites along the River: Easy and beautiful way to view major landmarks. Child friendly!!
New York State Info: Any State Statistics you could ever want!
Hudson River Species: Don't you want to know what's in the Hudson?? Child friendly!!
Hudsonwatch: Look what they've done to clean up the water.
Environmental Defense: Composting: Join children in Harlem help the environment.
Hermus Fine Arts: Learn about the Hudson River School of Art.
Index of Hudson River Artists: The landscapes will WOW you!!
The New York State Archives Home Page: Pick a source, any source!
Sites along the Hudson : Looking for a field trip?? Here's the site!!
Kid City New York: NYC 100 years ago... who could resist?? Highly Recommended
Clearwater Sloop: Environmental trip down the Hudson. Highly Recommended
The Hudson River Museum: Information about the museum and programs.
NCSS Awards and Grants : Social studies grants
Black line Masters and Lesson Plans:
Four Lesson Ideas: All Hudson River oriented.
All of these titles link you to Amazon.com -- purchase or read reviews!
Children to Publish...
ZuZu: Publish art, stories, and contribute to a New York neighborhood watch! Child friendly!!
Environmental Art and Poetry Gallery : Beautiful site for publishing and viewing. Child friendly!!
4th Grade Teacher
CES 218x -- Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School