The students will understand and recognize the different historical landmarks in New York City.

The students will identify New York and New York City on a map.

The students will demonstrate their understanding by continuing research of a historical landmark in New York City and constructing a pamphlet.

•Click on the “Big Apple” in order to discover more information.

•Click on the taxi to continue your tour of New York City.

•Make sure you take notes in your journal about each historical landmark.

•New York City is now the most populated in the United States with a total of 8.2 million people.

•In the 1780’s New York City was the capital of the United States.

•New York City is located on the eastern coast of the United States.

•New York City is made up of five boroughs and is among one of the most culturally diverse cities.

•The Statue of Liberty was given to the United States as a gift from France in 1886

•It is made of copper and is 152 feet tall

•This historical monument is seen as a symbol of freedom for Americans

What country gave the Statue of Liberty to the United States as a gift?

•Ellis Island was one of the first stations for immigration in the United States.

•12 million immigrants went through Ellis Island between 1892 and 1954.

•President Lyndon Johnson was the first person to declare Ellis Island as a National Monument

What was one of the first stations for immigration?

•The Empire State Building was completed in April of 1931 and was the tallest building in the world.

•It is 1,453 feet tall and is the 3rd tallest building in the United States with a total of 102 floors.

Which landmark has 102 floors?

•Rockefeller Center opened during the Great Depression in May of 1933.

•Today it houses 19 different buildings and attractions including Radio City Music Hall, NBC Studios, and an outdoor ice skating rink.

•It is named after John D. Rockefeller Jr.

Which landmark has 19 different buildings?

•The construction of the Grand Central Terminal began in 1869

•Was formerly known as the Grand Central Depot

•The terminal contains 67 train tracks on two different levels

Which landmark was formerly called the Grand Central Depot?

•Central Park is located in the center of Manhattan and is 843 acres long

•In 1963, Central Park was made a national historic landmark

•This historical landmark is the first landscaped public park in the United States

Which landmark is located in the center of Manhattan?

Pick one of the historical landmarks in New York City and create a pamphlet on it. Make sure you research the landmark using the website provided as well as other sources you find on your own. You are to include at least 5 different facts than the ones you have learned about and 3 different pictures.

•http://www.jazzhostels.com/blog/390-cool-facts-about-new-york-city/

•http://www.statueofliberty.org/default_sol.htm•http://www.statueofliberty.org/Ellis_Museum.html•http://www.esbnyc.com/kids/index.cfm?CFID=33596133&CFTOKEN=33812483•http://www.rockefellercenter.com/index.php/section/4•http://grandcentralterminal.com/•http://www.centralparknyc.org/site/PageServer