Basic Information
Historic Albany
This
site is to introduce children and adults to the people of colonial
Albany. The numerous amount of links takes you through a complete
overview of historic Albany and the population.
Terms
and Symbolism
ArtLex Visual Arts Dictionary
An online dictionary of
more than 3,600 terms
used in discussing art and visual culture.
Images, quotations, pronunciation notes and cross references are
also included.
Art Hot Links
A comprehensive listing of links to
museum websites, virtual galleries, artists and teacher resources.
New York People and
Places
Vintage Views
of New York
Choose
from a variety of cities and towns in New York State to view
drawings and famous people.
Dean Street
Excavation
Learn
about an excavation of Dean Street right here in Albany. Read about
Captain Stewart Dean and view objects, maps and a timeline
describing the excavation and life from 1500 to today.
Cross
Roads & Cross Rivers
Stories and images about the diverse inhabitants of New York State
during the 1600 to 1800s.
Find a Grave
Who
were some well known people living in New York State? Explore the
countless names and short biographical information.
Teacher Resources
“Lesson Plans Page” offers free suggested lesson plans posted by
teachers across the country. Search lesson plans by subject
matter and grade level.
Kidworld
Keypals
“Kidworld” and
“Penpal Box” allow individual students to email students from other
countries. Simply use the mouse to click on the name of a potential
pen pal and an email window appears. Write a letter, click “send”
and your greetings will be forwarded to the pen pal you have chosen.
KinderGarden
Provides useful
information for teachers to encourage gardening in the classroom.
Have students experience one profession from colonial times.
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