All about New York

Websites for studying about New York

Coming to America: Immigration
This page is for you teachers who have constantly asked for a page on Immigration and Ellis Island....Enjoy!

A to Z Kids Stuff - New York
Fun Educational Activities

Kids Konnect.com - New York
A safe Internet gateway for kids of all ages!

New York Fun Facts
U.S. Census Bureau

TheUS50.com - New York
New state Study Guides have been added to the Fast Facts pages!

The 50 States - New York
From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on America's states for upper elementary students.

Mr. Donn.org - New York
Lesson Plans for Teachers. Activities & Games for Kids.

Class Brain.com - New York
Start gathering all the information and images you need to make an A+ state report project for school.

Explore the States - New York
From the Library of Congress. Games and stories of America's past.

50 States.com - New York
Fast Facts & Trivia

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Local homeschooling groups, classes, and events for New York

26th Annual Upstate New York Loving Education At Home Conference

2010 Sacred HEART Homeschooling Convention

Sullivan County Home Schooling Association
SouthEast

7th Annual LI/NYC LEAH Homeschool Convention (2010)
Long Island

2010 Upstate Convention - 26th Annual NYS LEAH Home Education and Family Conference

Time4Learning Parent Discussion Forum - New York

Berkshire Area Christian Homeschoolers

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State Facts

New York was the 11th state to join the union. It became a state on July 26, 1788.

Capital - Albany

Abbreviation - NY

Nickname - The Empire State

Motto - Excelsior - Ever Upwards

Song - "I Love New York"

Bird - Eastern Bluebird

Flower - Rose

Insect - Nine-Spotted Ladybug (Ladybird Beetle)

Area - approximately 54,475 square miles

 

New York field trips

Great Wolf Lodge
Great Wolf Lodge is North America's Largest Family of Indoor Waterpark resorts, and the ultimate destination for your next family getaway. Designed to capture the atmosphere of the Northwoods, our waterparks offer an amazing guest experience in a one-of-a-kind, rustically elegant setting. The perfect place for families to re-connect, and create lifelong memories. With one of our fully-themed resort suites as your family's base camp, you can set out on your Great Wolf adventure. You'll likely first discover our gigantic indoor waterpark, where it's always 84 degrees. And that's just the beginning. Besides our waterparks, don't miss our themed restaurants, interactive arcades, full service spas (and even a version for kids!), fitness centers, and so much more. And with more than 10 locations coast to coast, Great Wolf Lodge is the perfect, weatherproof, year-round destination for your busy family. So whether your family splashes the day away in the waterpark, enjoys a delicious family meal in our restaurant, or enjoys our nightly Storytime together before calling it a night, we think you'll agree, there's no time, like a Great Wolf time.

Ben Newton Memorial Civil War Weekend
This is an exciting, family-friendly, annual event that takes place in Newtown Battlefield State Park, a beautiful state park setting, on top of a wooded hill. Military, artillery, civilian, and sutler impressions are most welcome, but be warned that we are sticklers for authenticity! The rustic, wooded battlefield setting is a popular one among re-enactors. Friday is Education Day, with around 20 - 24 stations set up to educate the 800 local school kids who attend. Saturday and Sunday feature woods battles both days. Both period and modern camping are available, and water, firewood and straw are provided. Port-a-johns are placed near the camps, and showers are available in the park restrooms. A Friday evening welcome meal is served to all participants in the beautiful, rustic, lodge in the park. Saturday evening, we present Candlelight Tours for the public, and participants for about 20 scenarios are needed. Information and online registration is available on our website. Check website for details of event held in May.

Annual Civil War Weekend
Come join the biggest War Between the States event in New York. The Eastern Re-enactors Association & Lyndon Enhancement And Preservation Group is hosting a Civil War Re-enactment and Living History weekend in Lyndon New York 14727. Lyndon is nestled in the beautiful Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County in Western New York between Buffalo NY and Bradford PA. We are just 25 miles north of the PA boarder. The event will be held on over 40 acres of farm land on top of a mountain overlooking the luscious green valleys below with no 21st century encroachments. Battle Re-enactments, Civil War Living History Displays Saturday & Sunday Sanitary Fair, 50/50, live auction, Sutler’s plus Civil War Lecture’s and Skirmishes. Check website for event held in June.

Annual Civil War Weekend
Marilla’s Annual Civil War Encampment at Marilla Town Park on Three Rod Road. Bonfire Friday Night, Battle Re-enactment's and living history Saturday and Sunday. Open to the public 9am to 5pm and 7 to 10pm on Saturday, 9am to 3pm on Sunday. Period Dance Saturday evening, open to the public, featuring City Fiddle and a Sunday Church Service with other entertainment planned, Check website for event held in July.

Tinker Homestead and Farm Museum 5th Annual Civil War Days
Battles Saturday and Sunday @1pm, Concert Friday evening, Blue/Gray Dance Saturday evening. Camps open Friday after noon. Check website for event held in August.

Wolf Oak Acres – Civil War Days
Re-enactors from the entire northeast will congregate on 150 acres of pristine valleys, meadows, mountains, and creeks in scenic Madison County NY; to portray a north vs. south weekend. Battle scenes, hospital scenes, living history, fashion show, vintage games, church services, candle light tours, artillery and cavalry will all display a historically accurate portrayal of life during Civil War. Sutlers will be peddling their wares, available for reenactor and public purchases. Educational Day on Friday for local schools for living history. The weekend will be open to the public 10-5 each day, as well as Fri/Sat. evenings for optional candle-light tours at 7pm. Please check out the website for event held in October.

Wolf Oak Acres – Civil War Days
Re-enactors from the entire northeast will congregate on 150 acres of pristine valleys, meadows, mountains, and creeks in scenic Madison County NY; to portray a north vs. south weekend. Battle scenes, hospital scenes, living history, fashion show, vintage games, church services, candle light tours, artillery and cavalry will all display a historically accurate portrayal of life during Civil War. Sutlers will be peddling their wares, available for reenactor and public purchases. Educational Day on Friday for local schools for living history. The weekend will be open to the public 10-5 each day, as well as Fri/Sat. evenings for optional candle-light tours at 7pm. 315-762-3090. Early October. Check website for details.

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