Endangered Animals 4-9

A theme page about endangered animals with lesson plans for elementary/intermediate students (A1.2 – B1), year 4-9 in Swedish Compulsory School.

Background

Species List | Endangered, Vulnerable, and Threatened Animals | WWF

Species List | Endangered, Vulnerable, and Threatened Animals | WWFhttps://www.worldwildlife.org/species/directory?direction=desc&sort=extinction_statusWWF is committed to saving endangered species. Learn more about the species we are working to protecting from becoming endangered or extinct.

 

Warm-up

Lesson Start: Open the Theme Image above in a new tab and project it on the board (before students come to class). Read the text and discuss the image, anticipating the contents of the lesson/project start.

Endangered Species video - YouTube

Endangered Species video – YouTube (0:50)https://youtu.be/hCqgLO9cw8sThis is our video, we want to introduce Endangered Species. – Pictures to music, no narrator

Four critically endangered animals, in a stunning animation, sing 'I Dreamed a Dream' - YouTube

Four critically endangered animals, in a stunning animation, sing ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ – YouTube (2:20)https://youtu.be/Jp2-ZTlSl6EFour critically endangered animals, in a stunning animation, sing ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ from Les Misérables to highlight what humans are doing to our planet

Love v1 THE TIGER - US trailer on Vimeo (1:30)

Love v1 THE TIGER – US trailer on Vimeo (1:30)https://vimeo.com/112015371Life in the jungle can be both beautiful and savage… A lush paradise when viewed from a distance, providing camouflage to a daily Hell of trials and survival

Endangered Species Video - YouTube

Endangered Species Video – YouTube (2:13)https://youtu.be/RhwPfWTWNNwShowing pictures and names to the sound of music By: Entity 4 – By: Entity 4

100 Endangered Animals: 2013 - YouTube

100 Endangered Animals: 2013 – YouTube (8:50) https://youtu.be/JAK2JxLP1gwA film showing a world map, filling it with endangered animals. No speech. – It includes one hundred of the most endangered species (yr 6-9)

 

Songs

The Song of the Endangered Species - YouTube

The Song of the Endangered Species – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/NK2EOEv9KKgThe title says it all. – The sound may cause a laugh, but the message is good (yr 5-7)

'Animals in danger' with lyrics | Johnny & the Raindrops - YouTube

‘Animals in danger’ with lyrics | Johnny & the Raindrops – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/lSERMjWBUTEA great song to get children to think about the issues of endangered animals. Simple enough for them to sing along, especially on the chorus. Upbeat and lively. (yr 6-8)

Kamahl ~ The Elephant Song - YouTube

Kamahl ~ The Elephant Song – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/_SSt22nmkG4Kamahl ~ The Elephant Song The song may be old, but the message is as relevant as ever – Lyrics available below (yr 6-9)

 

Vocabulary

Endangered Animal Printouts - EnchantedLearning.com

Endangered Animal Printouts – EnchantedLearning.comhttp://www.enchantedlearning.com/coloring/endangered.shtmlEndangered animals are those species that are in danger of going extinct. About 100 animal links to texts and b/w pictures with vocabulary (yr 4-7)

 

Lesson Plans

News English Lessons | ESL Lesson Plans | Endangered Species

News English Lessons | ESL Lesson Plans | Endangered Specieshttp://www.newsenglishlessons.com/1208/120813-endangered_species.htmlA new study has found that U.S. restaurants are using endangered shark species to make shark fin soup. A short listening /reading text with various downloadable activities (yr 6-8)

Koalas - ESL Lesson Plan - Breaking News English Lesson

Koalas – ESL Lesson Plan – Breaking News English Lessonhttps://breakingnewsenglish.com/2202/220214-endangered-koala-4.htmlEnglish News Lessons: Free 27-Page lesson plan / 2-page mini-lesson – Koalas – Handouts, online activities, speed reading, dictation, mp3… current events. – Choose the level (yr 7-9)

Breaking News English ESL Lesson Plan on Endangered Animals

Breaking News English ESL Lesson Plan on Endangered Animalshttp://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/0508/050817-animals-e.htmlThe world’s endangered species are in danger from the Internet. Online shoppers are buying huge numbers of exotic animals. – A Reading/listening text with various downloadable activities (yr 8-9) ‘Endangered Species’ with good vocabulary (yr 9)

 

Reading

Endangered Animals: List of 15+ Endangered Animals with Facts • 7ESL

Endangered Animals: List of 15+ Endangered Animals with Facts • 7ESLhttps://7esl.com/endangered-animals/List of endangered animals! There are many millions of animals in the world and a vast variety of different species.

List of Endangered Animals with Facts, Info & Pictures

List of Endangered Animals with Facts, Info & Pictureshttps://www.activewild.com/list-of-endangered-animals/Endangered animals list with facts, pictures & links to further information. Learn about threatened animals such as blue whales and leatherback sea turtles.

Animals

Animalshttp://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/Basic info of various animals, both endangered and not (pictures only: yr 4-6, text: yr 6-9)

Reading Exercise - Endangered Species | EnglishClub

Reading Exercise – Endangered Species | EnglishClubhttps://www.englishclub.com/reading/environment/endangered-species-reading.htmIn spring 2008, the polar bear was placed on the endangered species list. – Reading text with a vocabulary list and a quiz (yr 7-9)

 

Extinct Species - Bagheera

Extinct Species – Bagheerahttps://bagheera.com/extinct-species/Extinction occurs when there are no more individuals of that species (plant or animal) alive anywhere in the world – the species has died out.
Australia’s Endangered Animals

Australia’s Endangered Animalshttps://www.natureaustralia.org.au/what-we-do/our-priorities/wildlife/wildlife-stories/australias-endangered-animals/Since European settlement and introduced predators, hundreds of species have become extinct in Australia. Today, nearly 1 in 3 of our unique mammals is at risk of extinction!

Listening

BBC Learning English - 6 Minute English / Saving China's elephants

BBC Learning English – 6 Minute English / Saving China’s elephants (6:11)http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-150430A podcast about a scheme to save the Asian elephant in China, with transcript The same programme as a video is below, under Viewing (yr 6-8)

Conservationists Try to Save Rare Rhino

Conservationists Try to Save Rare Rhino (4:38)http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/conservationists-try-to-save-rare-rhino/2573670.htmlWildlife conservationists in Kenya are trying to save a rare kind of rhinoceros. The workers hope they can save these rhinos by helping them breed.

From Birds to Bears, Animals Face Danger Around the World

From Birds to Bears, Animals Face Danger Around the World (14:59)http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/newly-discovered-animals-face-danger-famous-elephant-dies-polar-bears/1965168.htmlHundreds of newly-identified plants and animals in Southeast Asia are in danger. Poachers killed a famous elephant in Kenya. (yr 7-9)

Technology Helps Save Elephants and Rhinos

Technology Helps Save Elephants and Rhinos http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/elephant-rhinoceroses-poaching/1774093.htmlElephants and Rhinos Threatened by Poachers | As It Is –  Officials in Kenya have begun using small electronic devices to protect rhinos (yr 9)

 

Viewing

Protecting Endangered Species - YouTube

Protecting Endangered Species – YouTube (2:45)https://youtu.be/cJoo8dUp2eMHere at DP World we believe we all have a role to play. This role includes protecting endangered species. (4-9)

Endangered Animals! - YouTube

Endangered Animals! – YouTube (4:18)https://youtu.be/cJoo8dUp2eMWhat’s something pandas, orangutans, rhinos, and gorillas have in common? – Choose slower speed (5-6)

10 Most Beautiful Endangered Animals on Planet Earth - YouTube

10 Most Beautiful Endangered Animals on Planet Earth – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/TiRe3A-PSGEThese are the most beautiful endangered animals from Kingdom Animalia that are currently at the brink of extinction from the face of Earth. (yr 7-9)

Endangered Animal Species - Animals for Kids - Educational Video - YouTube (3:45)

Endangered Animal Species – Animals for Kids – Educational Video – YouTube (3:45)https://youtu.be/M1IDQSeJ1csFacts for kids! Leopards, rhinos, gorillas, pandas, polar bears … Why are all these animals endangered? (yr 8-9)
Lesson

We need IMMEDIATE action to stop extinction crisis, David Attenborough - BBC - YouTube (6:00)

We need IMMEDIATE action to stop extinction crisis, David Attenborough – BBC – YouTube (6:00)https://youtu.be/dbCR0KSU52gWith a million species at risk of extinction, Sir David Attenborough explores how this crisis of biodiversity has consequences for us all, threatening food and water security, undermining our ability to control our climate and even putting us at greater risk of pandemic diseases. (B1)

Speaking

 

More Materials

Endangered Animals - Animals - A-Z Animals

Endangered Animals – Animals – A-Z Animalshttps://a-z-animals.com/animals/endangered/A-Z animal listings organised by conservation status, including endangered and threatened animals. A-Z animal listings organised alphabetically. A-Z Animals, an online animal encyclopedia where you can learn about all your favourite animals, and even some you may have never heard of!

 

Interactive

Endangered Animals English as a Second Language (ESL) exercise

Endangered Animals English as a Second Language (ESL) exercisehttps://www.liveworksheets.com/po1288737uiEndengered animals online worksheet for Grade 4. You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf.

In Pieces - 30 Endangered Species, 30 Pieces.

In Pieces – 30 Endangered Species, 30 Pieces.http://species-in-pieces.com/#30 species, 30 pieces. In Pieces is an interactive exhibition of 30 of the world’s most interesting but unfortunately endangered species — their survivals laying literally, in pieces. Explore information, facts and figures and download assets of each unique species. (yr 8-9)

Animals in Danger

Animals in Dangerhttp://www.xtec.cat/~ihidalgo/gueb/an1.htmlInteractive – Facts and activities of endangered animals for students’ own research (yr 4-6)

 

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Mardi Gras Carnival, 4-9

A Theme page about the Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) celebrations mainly in New Orleans, suitable for elementary and intermediate level students, A1.2-B.1

Background

Mardi Gras New Orleans

Mardi Gras New Orleanshttp://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/Everything you need to know about Mardi Gras, including updated parade routes, traditions, the best places to get Mardi Gras beads, masks, king cakes, and more!

Warm-up

Mardi Gras New Orleans Louisiana 4K - YouTube

Mardi Gras New Orleans Louisiana 4K – YouTube (5min)https://youtu.be/9Bv1mFl9SI4

Mardis Gras, also called Shrove Tuesday, or Fat Tuesday The Spirit of Mardi Gras (Yr 7-9)

 

Vocabulary

English Vocabulary: Carnival (Carnival Story) - YouTube

English Vocabulary: Carnival (Carnival Story) – YouTube (2:26)https://youtu.be/3dtrenz1Bb8

A camera following a carnival procession, vocab with audio (Yr 4-6)

Carnival

Carnivalhttp://busyteacher.org/18938-carnival.htmlIt is Carnival time. This worksheet is about Carnival. Ten children are going to a fancy-dress party. Students have to look at the pictures and choose the correct answer. (Yr 4-6)

Free Mardi Gras Printables

Free Mardi Gras Printableshttp://homeschooling.about.com/od/holidays/ss/mardigrasprint.htmLearn about Mardi Gras with these free printables. The set includes a word search, crossword puzzle, coloring pages, and vocabulary words. (Yr 7-9)

ESL Quiz - Carnival Quiz (Vera Mello) I-TESL-J

Carnival Quiz (Vera Mello) I-TESL-Jhttp://a4esl.org/q/h/vm/carnival.htmlGrammar Quiz. Add the correct word in the sentence. Click the answer button to see the answer. (Yr 8-9)

 

Lesson Plans

Mardi Gras Lesson

Mardi Gras Lessonhttps://www.elcivics.com/mardi-gras-1.htmlMardi Gras is a carnival festival that lasts for several days and ends the day before Ash Wednesday. – Gap Fill exercise. (yr 6-7)

ESL Holiday Lessons: English Lesson on Mardi Gras

ESL Holiday Lessons: English Lesson on Mardi Grashttps://eslholidaylessons.com/02/mardi_gras.htmlESL Holiday Lessons: Free 14-Page lesson plan / worksheet on Mardi Gras – Handouts, online activity and mp3. A Quiz

 

Reading

Mardi Gras

Mardi Grashttp://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/reading-mardi-gras.php#.VJ7SXV4AALouisiana hosts one of the most well-known celebrations – Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday”. – Short text with a few questions (Yr 6-8)

Mardi Gras

Mardi Grashttps://www.factmonster.com/cool-stuff/holidays/mardi-gras

“Mardi Gras” means “Fat Tuesday.” Traditionally, it is the last day for Catholics to indulge—and often overindulge—before Ash Wednesday starts the sober weeks of fasting that come with Lent (Yr 8-9)

 

Reading for Information - Mardi Gras and New Orleans

Reading for Information – Mardi Gras and New Orleanshttps://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/festivals/carnivals-and-fiestas/mardi-gras/mardi-gras-and-new-orleans.htmlMardi Gras is a French expression, meaning “Fat Tuesday.” Mardi Gras celebrations take place every year in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the southeastern part of the United States. (Yr 8-9)

Listening

All About Mardi Gras | EnglishClub

All About Mardi Gras | EnglishClubhttps://www.englishclub.com/efl/listen-learn/facts/all-about-mardi-gras/Mardi Gras is a festive holiday celebrated all around the world. Mardi Gras parades often include colourful floats, feathered masks, and lots of food. The name “Mardi Gras” is French, translating into “Fat Tuesday” in English. The celebration originated as a religious…

Podcast – Mardi Gras (High-Int) – ESL Library Blog

Podcast – Mardi Gras (High-Int) – ESL Library Blog (6:04) http://blog.esllibrary.com/2011/03/02/podcast-mardi-gras/ESL Library’s high-intermediate Mardi Gras lesson contains a reading, comprehension questions, vocabulary review tasks, and pair and group activities.  (Yr 8-9)

 

Viewing

'Nothin' but a party in New Orleans' - CNN Video

‘Nothin’ but a party in New Orleans’ – CNN Video (1:41) http://edition.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/bestoftv/2012/02/21/natpkg-mardi-gras-2012.cnn.htmlCheck out the scene as revelers gather in the streets of New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras 2012. (Yr 4-9)

FunEasyEnglish.com Holiday Mardi Gras - YouTube

FunEasyEnglish.com Holiday Mardi Gras – YouTube (2:51) https://youtu.be/qfBqLGImy14

A slowly spoken story of Mardi Gras with subtitles  (Yr 5-7) Some questions to the video at the bottom ofthis page

Mardi Gras' History in New Orleans HD - YouTube

Mardi Gras’ History in New Orleans HD – YouTube (1:25)https://youtu.be/8wa2H_gkUEE

Mardi Gras’ History in New Orleans. Watch and read the text on the screen (Yr 7-9)

Celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans | National Geographic - YouTube

Celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans | National Geographic – YouTube  (5:42)https://youtu.be/nTYcgnqAzqE

There’s more to Mardi Gras in New Orleans than just one day or just one parade. Visit behind the scenes as preparations begin…(Yr 7-9) A quiz version here

Marking Mardi Gras in Louisiana's Cajun Country - YouTube

Marking Mardi Gras in Louisiana’s Cajun Country – YouTube (5:46) https://youtu.be/K_ZMvz2opd0Revelers celebrate the Tee Mamou Mardi Gras run in the rural countryside of Iota, Louisiana. An authentic film from a local celebration

 

More Materials

Free Mardi Gras Mask Templates for Kids and Adults

Free Mardi Gras Mask Templates for Kids and Adultshttps://www.thesprucecrafts.com/free-mardi-gras-mask-templates-1357858Find free Mardi Gras mask templates you can print at home in a snap. A great selection of Mardi Gras mask templates for male or female, young or old.

Mardi Gras 2022

Mardi Gras 2023https://www.theholidayspot.com/mardigras/index.htmMardi Gras 2023 – Mardi Gras will be celebrated in New Orleans. Everything you need to know about Mardi Gras.  A complete Mardi Gras resources site.

 

Final Words

The Toxic Truth Behind Mardi Gras Beads | Science | Smithsonian Magazine

The Toxic Truth Behind Mardi Gras Beads | Science | Smithsonian Magazinehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/toxic-truth-mardi-gras-beads-180962431/ Every year, 25 million pounds of plastic beads made by Chinese factory workers get dumped on the streets of New Orleans

Forget Beads: Cajun Mardi Gras Means A Grand, Drunken Chicken Chase : The Salt : NPR

Forget Beads: Cajun Mardi Gras Means A Grand, Drunken Chicken Chase : The Salt : NPRhttps://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2015/02/11/385480686/forget-beads-cajun-mardi-gras-means-a-grand-drunken-chicken-chaseMardi Gras is about ephemera, the thrill of the chase. In New Orleans, that’s cajoling a strand of special glass beads or a glittered coconut from the hands of a stranger high up on a parade float. (B1)

 

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New York 4-9

New, York

A theme page about New York City with lesson plans and teaching materials for year 4-9 (A2-B1) in Swedish Compulsory School.

Related Pages: The USA 5-7, The United States 7-9

Warm-up

A Taste of New York - YouTube

A Taste of New York – YouTube (2:59)https://youtu.be/MRAZ_mSLXrAThis is the third episode of our independent „A Taste of …“ time lapse series.

Songs

Children's Song- I LOVE NY - YouTube

Children’s Song- I LOVE NY – YouTube (2:20)https://youtu.be/G40USHZrAFw

I LOVE NY is about all things NYC. Starring Kindie Rocker Joanie Leeds and video by Glen Biltz, this NYC chant is New York’s newest (and catchiest)

 

Vocabulary

English Vocabulary - Places in the City

English Vocabulary – Places in the Cityhttp://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/vocabulary-lesson-city-palces.phpPark: a public area kept in its natural state and usually reserved for the enjoyment and recreation of visitor where children can play or you can walk your dog. – A word list with definitions (yr 4-6)

New York Sights

New York Sightshttp://busyteacher.org/18347-new-york-sights.htmlThis is an easy task. The worksheet provides pictures of famous sights that can be found in New York city. Students have to match the name with the picture (yr 4-8)

 

Lesson Plans

Little Fox

Little Foxhttps://www.littlefox.com/en/readers/contents_list/DP000381#1Select Brooklyn Bridge and watch it in Page by Page mode to see the text. Script and quiz available (yr 5-7)

New York Photo Tour and Lesson

New York Photo Tour and Lessonhttp://www.elcivics.com/state-lessons/new-york-1.htmlNew York is located in the northeastern part of the United States between the Atlantic Ocean and Lakes Ontario and Erie. It is the third most populated state in the USA. (yr 5-8)

New York - Intermediate - DreamreaderDreamreader

New York – Intermediate – DreamreaderDreamreaderhttp://dreamreader.net/lesson/new-york/

New York is a state in the United States of America. It was one of the first thirteen states. It is well known for having the city of the same name, “New York City”, located in the south east of the state. (yr 7-9)

Paris and New York | Film English

Paris and New York | Film Englishhttp://film-english.com/2014/11/03/paris-and-new-york/This EFL lesson is designed around a short film by Franck Matellini which shows images of Paris and New York. (yr 7-9)

Ellis Island Interactive Tour With Facts, Pictures, Video | Scholastic.com

Ellis Island Interactive Tour With Facts, Pictures, Video | Scholastic.comhttp://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/immigration/tour/index.htmThe beautiful land of the New World amazed the European explorers who arrived on North American shores around 1500. (yr 9)

 

Reading

New York [Animated PowerPoint Presentation]

New York [Animated PowerPoint Presentation]http://busyteacher.org/12641-new-york.htmlThis animated PowerPoint is about New York. There are 15 slides. They describe the city (yr 5-8)

13 Top New York City Attractions and Landmarks

13 Top New York City Attractions and Landmarkshttp://gonyc.about.com/od/attractions/ss/10-Most-Popular-New-York-City-Tourist-Attractions-and-Landmarks.htm#step1

A visit to NYC can be overwhelming. Here are the top 13 attractions should be on every first-time visitor’s list. (yr 7-9)

600 Free ESL Short Stories from NYC – 150 Words, Audio

600 Free ESL Short Stories from NYC – 150 Words, Audio
http://eslyes.com/nyc/nyc/nycs006.htmIt was a beautiful summer day in New York City. It was a day made for walking…Click on MENY forwards to get to part 2part 3part 4

New York City

New York Cityhttp://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/reading-new-york-city.php

New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area – A difficult text with 4 simple questions (yr 9)

150 Years of Central Park - Photo Essays - TIME

150 Years of Central Park – Photo Essays – TIMEhttp://content.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1915263_1919490,00.html

An Urban EscapeCentral Park was first conceived in the 1850s as a getaway for all of Manhattan’s residents. – A slideshow with information about the history of the park (yr 9)

 

Listening

Multicultural New York | ESL Video

Multicultural New York | ESL Video (4:54)http://www.eslvideo.com/esl_video_quiz_beginning.php?id=17494Listening comprehension – Watch, listen and answer the questions. (yr 4-7)

New York Travel

New York Travelhttps://www.esl-lab.com/newyorktravel/newyork-travelrd1.htm

If you had time and money, what are three places in the world that you would visit and why? Would you travel by plane, ship, or train? (yr 7-9)

The Statue of Liberty · English listening exercise (beginner level) | bitgab

The Statue of Liberty · English listening exercise (beginner level) | bitgabhttps://www.bitgab.com/exercise/the-statue-of-libertyComplete daily English exercises created by native teachers on bitgab – Listening comprehension with questions (yr 8-9)

English Language Listening Lab Online: Learn English Naturally

English Language Listening Lab Online: Learn English Naturallyhttp://www.elllo.org/september/marion/newyork.htmListening comprehension with questionsPLAY AUDIO How does she describe New York? (yr 8-9)

The Empire State Building - Visit New York's Observation Deck

The Empire State Building – Visit New York’s Observation Deckhttp://www.esbnyc.com/Welcome to the world-famous Empire State Building. Located in the center of Midtown Manhattan, our 86th and 102nd floor observatories provide unforgettable 360° views of New York City and beyond. – Click on Audiotour (yr 8-9)

 

Viewing

Times Square Cams - EarthCam

Times Square Cams – EarthCamhttp://earthcam.com/cams/newyork/timessquare/

EarthCam takes you on a virtual tour of the most visited spot in New York City: Times Square! Our exclusive webcams feature aerial views of the action below and the world-famous street-level camera

Immaculately Restored Film Lets You Revisit Life in New York City in 1911 | Open Culture

Immaculately Restored Film Lets You Revisit Life in New York City in 1911 | Open Culture (7:45)http://www.openculture.com/2018/04/immaculately-restored-film-lets-you-revisit-life-in-new-york-city-in-1911.html Other than one or two of the world’s supercentenarians, nobody remembers New York in 1911. Plenty of living historians and enthusiasts of the city have paid intensive attention to that booming time period when the city’s population fast approached five million, but none experienced it first-hand.

New York City - Top 20+ Fun Things To Do - YouTube

New York City – Top 20+ Fun Things To Do – YouTube (2:09)https://youtu.be/-PX_Qagm230Check out our favorite Top 20+ Fun Things To Do in New York City. Click the link below for more info and links on each of the places featured in the video. (yr 4-7)

New York City - Top 10 Travel Attractions (New York Travel Video) - YouTube

New York City – Top 10 Travel Attractions (New York Travel Video) – YouTube (1:34)https://youtu.be/vA3OuEd4e1cTake a tour of Top 10 Travel Attractions of New York City – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats. – A countdown with clear presenter voice (yr 4-7)

17 Things To Do In New York City - YouTube

17 Things To Do In New York City – YouTube (1:33) https://youtu.be/Pnc3KQAQuagA video guide with things to do when you’re in New York City. – Text on the screen, no narrator (yr 4-7)

Experience NYC, By Helicopter in Virtual Reality.

Experience NYC, By Helicopter in Virtual Reality. (2:18)https://www.youvisit.com/tour/nycbyheliVirtually explore NYC, By Helicopter in a fully immersive 360-degree experience.

Homepage | National September 11 Memorial & Museum

Homepage | National September 11 Memorial & Museumhttps://www.911memorial.org/360-Degree View of the Memorial – Virtual Tour. There is a lot more to explore! (yr 5-9) 

English – Ellis Island – YouTube (5:21)https://youtu.be/QKV22DAYpa4From the port of Hamburg to Ellis Island in New York: the video in English traces the history of European emigration to the United States. (yr 5-9)

Johnny T's NYC Tourist Tips - YouTube

Johnny T’s NYC Tourist Tips – YouTube (4:16)https://youtu.be/D6xd6YvoHLMPlanning a trip to NYC? Listen to Johnny T, and you’ll have a great time. (yr 5-9)

01x02: A Day Out in NY - subtitles - YouTube

01×02: A Day Out in NY – subtitles – YouTube (6:03)https://youtu.be/XHoquYB0TZo

In this episode you will learn more about a few famous New York places and get to know how you can spend a great day out in this wonderful city! (yr 6-9)

New York City Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia - YouTube

New York City Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia – YouTube (6:00)https://youtu.be/MtCMtC50gwY

New York City needs no introduction. Sitting at the top of many travelers’ bucket lists, NYC is always poised to impress. Check out our footage to see why! (yr 7-9)

10 Top Tourist Attractions in New York City - YouTube

10 Top Tourist Attractions in New York City – YouTube (13:37)https://youtu.be/7xXOVNp1msQInformative, but slow with automated narrator voice (yr 7-9)

New York - 10 places you must visit in the Big Apple - YouTube

New York – 10 places you must visit in the Big Apple – YouTube (4:07)https://youtu.be/c9yqNodA6nINew York is an amazing city. the big apple is a great place to visit, so don’t miss up the top 10 places you have to see in NYC – Natural narrator (yr 8-9)

NYC Travel Tips: 10 Things to Know Before You Go to New York City - YouTube

NYC Travel Tips: 10 Things to Know Before You Go to New York City – YouTube (19:54)https://youtu.be/4Gm5EyzOoU4Things YOU need to know before you travel to New York City. NYC consists of 5 Boroughs, Manhattan, the most famous and dense is also the smallest.  (yr 7-9)

50 Things I Love About NYC - YouTube

50 Things I Love About NYC – YouTube (Stop at 6:35)https://youtu.be/PJYijM9e43QThis is the result of an idea that has lived in my head for years, so I figured it was time to finally bring it to life. – A young adult telling about her view of the city (yr 7-9)  

NYC Urban Guidebook: Subway 101 (Signs You're a Tourist) - YouTube

NYC Urban Guidebook: Subway 101 (Signs You’re a Tourist) – YouTube 6:17)https://youtu.be/AyRoPonYHbcNYC Urban Guidebook is an etiquette guide for tourists visiting NYC. – An interesting lesson on riding on the subway (yr 7-9)

NYC Urban Guidebook - Taxi 101 - YouTube

NYC Urban Guidebook – Taxi 101 – YouTube (5:17)https://youtu.be/Le79IIHxnaoIn this edition of the Urban Guidebook, Corporate Profile/ClearVISION host Annamaria Chen takes on the Taxi. (yr 8-9)

New York City Fun Facts - YouTube

New York City Fun Facts – YouTube (3:09) https://youtu.be/L5hzUr6OcZU

New York City is indeed one of the most interesting cities in the world. – Text on screen to music background. Best to mute the sound, stop at each frame and read the text in class (yr 8-9)

50 THINGS TO DO IN NEW YORK CITY | Top Attractions Travel Guide - YouTube

50 THINGS TO DO IN NEW YORK CITY | Top Attractions Travel Guide – YouTube (16:35)https://youtu.be//OvXGh_Pv6qgOur recent week in New York City was an action-packed one. – For those really interested in NYC! (yr 8-9)

Discover NEW YORK Tour | Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island | Travel Big Apple NYC - YouTube

Discover NEW YORK Tour | Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island | Travel Big Apple NYC – YouTube (12:06)https://youtu.be/NAEgXcaGwhQ

Explore New York City’s five boroughs and visit the Big Apple’s famous attractions: Learn about NY, its history and its boroughs (yr 8-9)

01x03 History of New York Subtitles - YouTube

01×03 History of New York Subtitles – YouTube (6:37)https://youtu.be/v7lIdA8OUr8In this episode you will learn about the history of Statute of Liberty and its importance in the past and nowadays. (yr 8-9)  

New York City (New York) Vacation Travel Video Guide - YouTube

New York City (New York) Vacation Travel Video Guide – YouTube (25:34)https://youtu.be/fh43xjgxDpEVacation travel video about destination New York City in New York. New York continues to be one of the world’s most famous cities, a true world metropolis  (yr 8-9)

9 Secrets You Didn't Know About the Statue of Liberty | Hidden History - YouTube

9 Secrets You Didn’t Know About the Statue of Liberty | Hidden History – YouTube (1:45)https://youtu.be/TT3a1rNM1pQThe Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom in the U.S. and around the world, but there are some secrets you may not know about the iconic monument. (yr 8-9)

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum | 360 Stories

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum | 360 Storieshttps://360stories.com/nyc/story/solomon-r-guggenheim-museumEnrich your soul in this cathedral of art, a temple of the spirit. The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York is a ground-breaking centre of modern art, both for the original collection that grew wi…

 

Speaking

ESL Discussions: Conversation Questions: Speaking Lesson: NEW YORK

 

Games

New York | Learning Games For Kids

New York | Learning Games For Kidshttps://www.learninggamesforkids.com/us-state-games/new-york.htmlLearning about your state’s symbols is a rite of passage for all upper elementary kids. – Word games and videos 1:1 (yr 4-7)

Quia - New York City (Manhattan)

Click on a marker and choose the correct name for the place (yr 4-9)

 

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New York’s Subway Maphttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/12/02/nyregion/nyc-subway-map.htmlThe city has changed drastically over the past 40 years, yet the M.T.A. map designed in 1979 has largely endured. – Click to the right to see the history

Street View, Then & Now: New York City's Fifth Avenue

Walk back in time, in 1911 on 5th Avenue                         …

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: New York

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: New Yorkhttp://www.census.gov/quickfacts/table/PST045215/36Frequently requested statistics for: New York – QuickFacts for possible research interest (yr 9)

 

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