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Claunch, Ann – Social Education, 2009
The Dutch are missing in any U.S. history textbook, in the content standards, and in the nationally endorsed curriculum. Outside of New York State history classes, there is almost no mention of the Dutch influence in early 17th-century America. Fleeting references to the Netherlands as a staging area for the Pilgrims' famous "Mayflower"…
Descriptors: United States History, History Instruction, Foreign Countries, Cultural Influences
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Borawski, Thomas – Social Science Record, 1973
A simulation game designed for seventh grade students of New York history shows how the iroquois Confederacy was able to conquer much of present New York State. (Author/KM)
Descriptors: American Indians, Bibliographies, Games, History Instruction
Begos, Jane D.; And Others – 1991
These documents are designed to help seventh grade students in New York State understand the role of women and the structure and function of the family in both New York and U.S. history. Students are introduced to the state's first two first ladies: Cornelia Tappen Clinton (1744-1800) and Sarah Livingston Jay (1756-1802). Between 1777 and 1804,…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Grade 7, History Instruction, Junior High Schools
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of General Education Curriculum Development. – 1976
The study guide presents background information, questions and answers, primary source material, and guidelines designed to provide secondary schools with basic sources for observing how the New York state system evolved from the colonial experience and the precedents established by the first state constitution. The documents in the publication…
Descriptors: Civics, Civil Liberties, Constitutional History, Government Role
Schechter, Stephen L., Ed.; Bernstein, Richard B., Ed. – 1990
This document presents learning materials designed to support school and community activities dealing with the Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution, and particularly with New York State's role in the nation's constitutional history. The following materials concerning school and community activities are included: "'Congress Shall Make No…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Community Programs, Constitutional History, Constitutional Law
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Bureau of General Education Curriculum Development. – 1977
Using the New York state social studies 11th grade syllabus as a guide, the developer of this guide has adapted statements of understandings and has added resources and research questions to give students a better perspective on the role of women in United States history. Five broad topics are explored: The American People (immigrants, culture…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Improvement, Educational Resources, Females
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Cultural Education Center. – 1985
Derived from an exhibit produced cooperatively by the New York State Archives and the New York State Museum for the Franklin D. Roosevelt Centennial, and designed to provide secondary students with first-hand exposure to New York during the Great Depression, this packet contains a teacher's guide and 22 facsimile documents, including historic…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Concept Teaching, Economic Climate, Economic Factors