History of the United States and New York | PBS LearningMedia

Make exploring New York State’s history an adventure! From the Colonial and Revolutionary Period to today, learn how our state government works, about the individuals who fought for suffrage and civil rights, statewide geography and environmental efforts, and so much more. Culturally inclusive multimedia and interactive resources bring history to life as students develop their historical thinking skills in a variety of social studies topics.

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History of the United States and New York collection

Grades 3-12
History of the United States and New York is a collection of resources designed to complement the New York State Social Studies Framework for Grades 4, 7, and 8. These media-rich resources and accompanying support materials are aligned with the key ideas for each grade level as outlined in the Framework. Each topic contains video-based resources you can use to bring history to life for your students.

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