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Tour Through New York State

By Nancy Coddington | May 18, 2015

In this video, the teacher takes students on a virtual tour of NYS while incorporating music and movement. The tour includes important landmarks and sightseeing hot spots throughout NYS while incorporating history and physical activity!

View Tour Through New York State lesson plan on NY PBS Learning Media

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