Quarter-Specific Materials
These materials are organized by quarter to help you plan ahead. Many items can be found around your home or purchased inexpensively.
Quarter 1: Foundations of New York
The Geography of New York (Weeks 1-2)
- • New York State wall map
- • United States wall map
- • Globe
- • Tray, sand/dirt, water pitcher (erosion experiment)
- • Construction paper for flipbook
- • Colored pencils and markers
Algonquian Peoples & Environment (Weeks 6-8)
- • Rulers and measuring tools
- • Materials for habitat models
- • Venn diagram templates
- • Coastal and forest habitat photos
- • Construction paper and craft supplies
The Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) (Weeks 3-5)
- • Graph paper
- • Purple and white crayons/markers (wampum design)
- • Materials for longhouse model (craft sticks, cardboard)
- • Computer for virtual field trips
- • Base ten blocks for multiplication
Quarter 1 Review (Week 9)
- • Index cards for review games
- • Construction paper and craft supplies
- • Materials for New York relief map project
- • Materials for displaying student work
Quarter 2: A New Province, A New Nation
European Encounters & Colonial Life (Weeks 10-12)
- • Historic maps of New Amsterdam/New York
- • Primary source document copies (letters, diaries)
- • Materials for colonial crafts
- • Lightweight balls for collision experiments
- • Grid paper for multiplication problems
The American Revolution in NY (Weeks 13-15)
- • Revolutionary War maps
- • Base-ten blocks for division
- • Materials for energy conversion experiments
- • Materials for historic battlefield model
- • Index cards for timeline activities
Quarter 3: Building the Empire State
A New Government (Weeks 16-18)
- • Copy of NY State Constitution (simplified)
- • U.S. Constitution primary source excerpts
- • Materials for plant experiments
- • Division practice materials
The Erie Canal (Weeks 22-24)
- • Materials for canal model
- • Maps showing Erie Canal route
- • Materials for simple machines demonstrations
- • Fraction manipulatives
The Abolitionist Movement (Weeks 19-21)
- • Underground Railroad maps
- • Primary source excerpts
- • Fraction tiles/circles
- • Materials for bird wing model
Women's Suffrage Movement (Weeks 25-27)
- • Protractor
- • Ruler
- • Declaration of Sentiments excerpt copies
- • Persuasive writing templates
- • Materials for timeline
Quarter 4: The Modern State
Immigration & Tenement Life (Weeks 29-30)
- • Play money (for decimal practice)
- • Decimal place value charts
- • Ellis Island virtual tour access
- • Research project materials
- • Images of tenement life
Conservation & Citizenship (Weeks 34-36)
- • Materials for environmental project
- • Letter writing materials
- • Portfolio presentation supplies
- • Materials for conservation model
- • End-of-year assessment materials
Industrial Growth & Entrepreneurs (Weeks 31-33)
- • Geometry tools (protractor, ruler)
- • Mirror for symmetry activities
- • Materials for energy resources experiments
- • Biography project materials
- • Timeline materials
Science Experiment Supplies
These materials will be used for hands-on science experiments throughout the year. Many are common household items, while others may need to be purchased specifically for experiments.
Earth Science Supplies
- • Sand, soil, gravel
- • Plastic tray or aluminum foil baking pans
- • Water pitcher
- • Small rocks of different types
- • Rock and mineral collection (optional)
- • Magnifying glass
- • Clay or modeling dough
- • Ice cube trays
- • Plastic bottles and containers
Life Science Supplies
- • Seeds (bean, radish, or similar)
- • Small pots or cups for planting
- • Potting soil
- • Clear plastic cups
- • Food coloring
- • Celery or white carnations
- • Hand lens or magnifying glass
- • Craft materials for animal/plant models
- • Plastic insects or animal figures (optional)
Energy & Physical Science Supplies
- • Small rubber balls of different sizes
- • Marbles
- • Flashlights
- • Mirrors (small, unbreakable)
- • Battery (D-cell)
- • Insulated wire
- • Small light bulb (flashlight type)
- • Paper clips
- • Aluminum foil
- • Cardboard tubes (paper towel rolls)
- • Rubber bands of various sizes
Measuring & Safety Equipment
- • Safety goggles
- • Measuring cups and spoons
- • Kitchen scale (optional)
- • Thermometer
- • Stopwatch or timer
- • Plastic gloves
- • Paper towels
- • Apron or old shirt (for messy experiments)
- • Plastic droppers or pipettes
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