Unit 5: A Changing New York

Big Idea Activity: What causes a society to grow?
Make News!

Work with a partner to co-anchor a news program. Report on the changes that have made New York what it is today. Be sure to discuss the causes of each change. You might want to give an opinion about whether a change has been good or bad for New York. Be sure to make it clear to your listeners that what you are saying is an opinion.

Topic Finder

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Activity Suggestion

You know that the car changed life in many ways. You might want to talk in your broadcast about changes that motor vehicles have brought to New York. The truck quickly drives products across the country. The car allows tourists to drive to New York. Clearly, the motor vehicle has helped New York’s economy. Cars and trucks, however, also cause traffic jams in New York. They also cause some pollution. If you talk about how the car has changed New York, present both the good and the bad effects

More to Explore

Governing New York

Local Government
View the website of your local government.

State Government
Learn more about the New York State Senate.

Our National Government
Read about the history of the White House, the home of the President of the United States.

New York Today

The World of New York
Learn about the United States Citizenship Test that must be passed by immigrants in order to become a citizen of the United States.

Leisure Time in New York
Search for an entertainment attraction in your region of New York.

Challenges
Visit the Environmental Protection Agency to find out more about what you can do to help clean up the environment.