Social Studies Alive! New York and Its People Lesson Experience

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Create a plan for a trailer for a documentary called From Canals to Cables: New York’s 19th-Century Revolution.

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Available in print and online, dive into the transportation and communication changes made in the 1800s. Learn how these changes helped New York grow and connect to the rest of the country and the world.

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About Social Studies Alive! New York and Its People

Active learning is at the heart of TCI. Built for New York 4th-grade classrooms, this NYS Framework-aligned program brings state history, diverse communities, and rich geography alive through hands-on investigations and real-world connections. With this program, you get:

  • Meaningful Activities
  • Classroom-Friendly Technology
  • Ongoing Teacher and District Support
  • High-Quality, Standards-Aligned Curriculum

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