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District List: NYC Core Curriculum 4th - Social Studies
Description: The New York City Core Curriculum program aims to provide a high-quality curricula to NYC students through a seamless instructional program across grades and subjects. This list has been curated by NYCDOE for 4th Grade Social Studies materials. #nycdoe
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Native American Homes
by Lincoln JamesExplore the great variety of the first peoples of America through a look at traditional homes, from longhouses to teepees, to adobe villages. Correlated to the Informational Text Standards from the Common Core, readers glean a look at America's first homes, with high quality photographs and key text features.
Maritcha
by Tonya BoldenA much-needed window into a little-documented time in black history
Based on an actual memoir written by Maritcha Rimond Lyons, who was born and raised in New York City, this poignant story tells what it was like to be a black child born free during the days of slavery. Everyday experiences are interspersed with high-point moments, such as visiting the U.S.'s first world's fair.
Also included are the Draft Riots of 1863, when Maritcha and her siblings fled to Brooklyn while her parents stayed behind to protect their home. The book concludes with her fight to attend a whites-only high school in Providence, Rhode Island, and her triumphant victory, making her the first black person in its graduating class.
The book includes photographs of Maritcha, her family, and friends, as well as archival and contemporary maps, photographs, and illustrations.
New York's European Explorers
by Amelie Von Zumbusch and Daniel R. FaustFounded on recent historical investigations, this exciting volume delves into the journeys of the first intrepid travelers who sailed across the ocean to explore unknown lands. • Featured explorers include Henry Hudson, Jacques Cartier, Samuel de Champlain, and Giovanni da Verrazzano. • Address which Native American peoples were encountered by early explorers. • Also included are valuable primary source documents and maps from this exciting period of New York’s history.
New York In The New Nation
by James BernardAdhering to the most current research, this book shows the years after the American Revolution when New York underwent a period of growth. • This engaging book provides information on the events that made New York such an invaluable part of the United States. • Discusses many influential writers, inventors, and leaders who provided valuable contributions to the growing state and newly formed country. • Text is supported by primary sources and images from the period, as well as maps.
New York's Erie Canal
by Patricia DrakeThis fascinating book, based on current research, scrutinizes the Erie Canal and the pivotal role it played in shaping the economic, geographic, and political growth of New York State. • Explores the planning, building, and success of this historic canal. Demonstrates how existing towns expanded and new towns grew along the canal. • The text provides students with a hands-on look at how the canal was built, the impact it had on commerce, how people use it today, and its far-reaching influence on the development of New York State. • Primary sources, photographs, and maps help readers grasp the significance of the canal and the how it helped shaped New York State and the country.
The First Peoples of New York
by Amelie Von Zumbusch and Daniel R. FaustReflecting the latest scholarship, this book looks at the different groups of Native Americans who lived on the land that would one day become New York State.
The Colony Of New York
by Amelie Von Zumbusch and Daniel R. FaustBacked by the latest scholarly research, this book chronicles the history of early New York, how it became a British colony, and what life was like in colonial New York.
The American Revolution In New York
by Jeff Humphrey and Kerri O'DonnellUniquely presented here is the New York experience of the American Revolution. New York was the site of several important battles and many New Yorkers were major contributors in the war effort. Budding historians learn about the early stirrings of dissatisfaction with British rule, and how this conflict escalated into the development of a new country. This volume contains political cartoons, paintings, and other primary source documents.
Governing New York
by Magdalena AlagnaGoverning New York How Local, State, and National Governments Work
Early Leaders In Colonial New York
by Colleen AdamsEarly Leaders in Colonial New York Native Americans, African Americans, and Europeans
Industrial Growth in New York
by Holly CefreyA book about the growth of industries in New York City.
The Colony Of New York
by Susan WhitehurstRelates the history of the colony of New York from its founding by the Dutch in 1609 to statehood in 1788.
The Lenape or Delaware Indians
by Herbert C. Kraft and John T. Kraft and Susan E. FinnThis authoritative and informative book is for 3rd and 4th grade students. Endorsed by teachers and Native Americans as the best source of its kind, it describes the Lenape culture as it was when European explorers and colonists first discovered it.
The Colony of New York
by Melody S. MisFrom the discovery of the island of Manhattan and the founding of a tiny Dutch trading village, to New York's emergence as one of the world's most influential cities, the history of the colony of New York is traced through primary source documents.
The Dutch Colony of New Netherland
by Daniel R. FaustUsing the most recent research, this volume examines how New York’s history and culture were influenced by its complex past as a part of a Dutch colony known as New Netherland. • Provides a detailed history of New York while it was under Dutch control and explores the lasting influence of New York’s Dutch heritage. • Includes important people involved in shaping New Netherland, including Adriaen Block, Petrus Stuyvesant, and others. • The book features maps and primary sources to help illustrate the events that shaped New Netherland and New York State.
River Of Dreams
by Hudson TalbottThe Hudson River has been a source of inspiration and a means of livelihood to all who have lived along its shores. It played a key role in the settling of the New World and the outcome of the Revolutionary War, and was the birthplace of the environmental movement. Now Hudson Talbott pays homage to the river that shares his name in a gorgeously illustrated, fascinating account of the river's history.
Each appealing spread sheds exciting light on the river's strategic, economic and cultural significance. Packed with facts, timelines and maps, this is a wonderful introduction to a wide range of topics including the Age of Exploration, the Erie Canal, the Industrial Age, American arts and literature and the environment. River of Dreams is truly a book with something for everyone.
The History Of Early New York
by Jeremy ThorntonReaders can explore the rich history of early New York featured in this lively book. The author discusses the relationship between Native Americans and European settlers and gives detailed descriptions of the key figures, such as Peter Stuyvesant, who helped to shape New York s past. Maps, artifacts, and other primary source documents enrich each student s learning experience.
The Lenape Of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, And Ontario
by Anne DaltonThe Lenape lived in harmony with nature in different parts of the northeastern United States for many years.
As European settlers established colonies in the 1600s, the Lenape were introduced to new ideas and new ways of life while facing the pressure of having to leave their homelands.
Many Lenape were forced out of their native lands into the western United States and Canada. Known today as the Delaware and Munsee tribes, the Lenape who survive today work to keep their rich cultural traditions alive.
The Peoples And Cultures Of New York
by James BernardFounded on the most up-to-date research on New York State history, this volume addresses the diverse peoples and cultures who call New York home.
• From the first Native Americans to the immigrants of today, this book delves into the history of immigration in New York State and the different cultures that have helped shape the state.
• Thoughtful text is supplemented by primary source documents and photographs that show New York in the past and as it is today.
Leaders of New York's Industrial Growth
by James BernardIntroduces major developments in the economic history of New York and describes the growth of railroads, the Brooklyn Bridge, glassmaking, oil, electricity, finance, and other industries and the accomplishments of some of the people involved.
Key Leaders in Colonial New York
by Colleen Adams and Elizabeth O'GradyNew York would not be the state it is today without the many strong leaders of its past. This fascinating resource examines some of the most influential men and women in New York s early history, including Peter Minuit, Sybil Ludington, Peter Stuyvesant, Red Jacket, and George Clinton. Entertaining biographical information is woven into the narrative of New York history and is presented along with primary source documents and paintings supporting the contributions of these early luminaries.
New York In The American Revolution
by Daniel R. FaustUniquely presented here, and in line with the most recent research on the subject, is the New York experience of the American Revolution. • Readers learn about the early stirrings of dissatisfaction with British rule, and how this conflict escalated into the development of a new country. New York was the site of several important battles and many New Yorkers were major contributors in the war effort. • This volume contains maps, paintings, and primary source documents to show where important battles took place and demonstrate the far-reaching effects the war had on people.
