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Nathan Hale and Spies in New York - NYS SS Framework 4.3d American Revolution

Explore Nathan Hale and espionage during the American Revolution in this Grade 4 Social Studies lesson aligned with NYS Framework 4.3d. Students investigate the role and risks of spying in New York City through primary source analysis, informational text, and evidence-based writing. Includes Nathan Hale's military commission signed by John Hancock, a reading passage, summary graphic organizer, student writing page, and answer key. Builds inference, comprehension, and summarizing skills.

4th Grade U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)

$5.00

The End of the American Revolution; Effects of the Treat of Paris | NYS SS 4.3d

Explore the end of the American Revolution and Treaty of Paris in this Grade 4–5 Social Studies lesson aligned with NYS Framework 4.3d. Students examine how the war ended, changing borders, and the treaty's effects on Indigenous and enslaved peoples through informational texts, close reading, historical map comparisons, and discussion. Includes a lesson plan, student activities, compare-and-contrast chart, maps, and exit ticket assessment.

4th Grade U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)

$5.00

Enslaved Persons in the American Revolution | New York State Social Studies 4.3d

Explore the experiences of enslaved African Americans during the American Revolution in this inquiry-based Grade 4 Social Studies lesson aligned with NYS Framework 4.3d. Students investigate the meaning of freedom, the Dunmore Proclamation, and the experiences of Boyrereau Brinch through informational texts, primary source analysis, close reading, and evidence-based discussion. Includes lesson plans, historical documents, student activities, guided analysis, exit ticket, and answer keys.

4th Grade U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)

$5.00

Declaration of Independence NYS SS Framework 4.3d American Revolution

Explore the Declaration of Independence in this engaging two-day Grade 4 Social Studies lesson aligned with NYS Framework 4.3d. Students investigate the document's purpose, analyze its five sections, and build understanding through informational texts, primary source analysis, and a creative activity rewriting the Declaration in modern text-message language. Includes teaching notes, student activities, writing templates, virtual field trip links, enrichment options, exit ticket, and answer keys.

4th Grade U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)

$5.00

Patriot or Loyalist? | NYS SS Framework 4.3d American Revolution |ELA Integrated

Explore Patriot, Loyalist, and Neutral perspectives during the American Revolution in this engaging Grade 4 Social Studies lesson aligned with NYS Framework 4.3d. Students investigate why colonists chose different sides through a classroom simulation, informational texts, primary source poems and songs, historical fiction, and evidence-based discussions. Includes multi-day lesson plans, graphic organizers, source analysis activities, vocabulary support, exit ticket assessment, and answer keys.

4th Grade U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)

$5.00

The Battle of Saratoga: The Turning Point of the War | NYS SS Framework 4.3d

Explore the Battles of Saratoga (1777) and their significance as the turning point of the American Revolution in this Grade 4 Social Studies lesson aligned with NYS Framework 4.3d. Students investigate Burgoyne's three-pronged attack, military strategy, and French support through informational texts, mapping, primary source analysis, and cause-and-effect activities. Includes lesson plans, graphic organizers, vocabulary activities, exit ticket assessment, and answer keys.

4th Grade U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)

$5.00

The Battle of Long Island - Controlling New York. NYS SS Framework 4.3d

Explore the Battle of Long Island (1776) and New York's strategic importance during the American Revolution in this Grade 4 Social Studies lesson aligned with NYS Framework 4.3d. Students investigate British military strategy, the occupation of New York City, and the growth of Loyalist strongholds through informational texts, historical maps, cause-and-effect analysis, and evidence-based writing. Includes student activities, map investigations, video resources, and answer keys.

4th Grade U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)

$5.00

Lexington & Concord | Shot Heard 'Round the World | New York State Social Studies Framework 4.3d

Investigate the Battles of Lexington and Concord in this engaging Grade 4 Social Studies resource aligned with NYS Framework 4.3d. Across two lessons, students explore Paul Revere's Ride, analyze conflicting eyewitness accounts to determine who fired the first shot, and compare historical accounts with Longfellow's famous poem. Includes informational texts, primary source jigsaw investigation, graphic organizers, ELA activities, exit tickets, and answer keys.

4th Grade U.S. History

$5.00

Causes of the American Revolution: Taxes to Tea NYS SS Framework 4.3d

🇺🇸 Explore the causes of the American Revolution in this engaging four-day Grade 4 Social Studies lesson aligned with NYS Framework 4.3d. Students investigate British taxation, colonial resistance, and the events leading to revolution through primary source analysis, close reading, discussion, and an interactive taxation simulation. Includes lesson plans, student organizers, guided notes, activities, and answer keys. Part of the 12-lesson Revolutionary War in New York series.

4th Grade Informational Text, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)

$5.00

French & Indian War (Seven Years War) in New York - NYS SS Framework 4.3c

Explore the French and Indian War in New York State with this Grade 4 Social Studies mini-unit aligned with NYS Framework 4.3c. Across four engaging lessons, students investigate major battles, strategic waterways and forts, Native American alliances, and the causes and consequences of the war. Activities include historical map analysis, informational texts, political cartoons, and critical thinking exercises. Includes lesson plans, student activities, exit tickets, assessment, and answer keys.

4th Grade U.S. History

Also included in: New York State Social Studies Grade 4 FULL YEAR Mega Bundle | NYS 4th Grade Framework

$5.00

New York State Geography Unit - NYS SS Framework 4.1

Explore New York State geography in this comprehensive 68-page Grade 4 Social Studies unit aligned with NYS Framework 4.1. Across eight engaging lessons, students develop map skills while investigating NYS landforms, climate, vegetation, cities, and geographic features. Activities include map analysis and creation, directionality, grids, latitude and longitude, and hands-on learning. Includes lesson plans, student activities, graphic organizers, review materials, assessments, and answer keys.

4th Grade Social Studies, Geography

Also included in: New York State Social Studies Grade 4 FULL YEAR Mega Bundle | NYS 4th Grade Framework

$11.95

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New Netherland to New York Colonial Era | NYS Social Studies Framework 4.3b

Explore Colonial New York from the Dutch settlement of New Netherland and New Amsterdam through the British takeover in this 85-page Grade 4 NYS Social Studies unit aligned with Framework 4.3b. Students investigate the fur trade, colonial life, geography, and diverse perspectives through primary source analysis, informational texts, mapping, and critical thinking activities. Includes lesson plans, graphic organizers, student activities, study guide, assessment, and answer keys.

4th Grade U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)

Also included in: New York State Social Studies Grade 4 FULL YEAR Mega Bundle | NYS 4th Grade Framework

$12.00

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Iroquois/Haudenosaunee | Native Groups & the Environment | NYS SS Framework 4.2

Explore Haudenosaunee history, culture, government, and interactions with the environment in this comprehensive 118-page Grade 4 NYS Social Studies unit aligned with Framework 4.2. Students engage in mapping, primary source work, reading comprehension, research projects, hands-on activities, and cultural comparisons while developing critical thinking and historical understanding. Includes informational texts, student activities, review games, assessments, rubrics, and answer keys for classroom-r

4th Grade Social Studies

Also included in: New York State Social Studies Grade 4 FULL YEAR Mega Bundle | NYS 4th Grade Framework

$12.95

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Explorers to New York: Verrazzano, Champlain & Hudson | NYS SS Framework 4.3a

Explore the Age of Exploration and the journeys of Verrazzano, Champlain, and Hudson in this Grade 4 NYS Social Studies unit aligned with Framework 4.3a. Students investigate reasons for European exploration, analyze primary sources, map exploration routes, and compare explorers. Includes informational texts, engaging activities, assessments, and answer keys for easy classroom use.

4th Grade Social Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: New York State Social Studies Grade 4 FULL YEAR Mega Bundle | NYS 4th Grade Framework

$8.00

New York State Government Bundle | New York State Social Studies Framework 4.4

Teach New York State government with this complete Grade 4 Social Studies bundle aligned with NYS Framework 4.4. Students explore local, state, and national government, the three branches, elected officials, citizens' rights and responsibilities, and how laws are made. Includes informational texts, infographics, sorting activities, graphic organizers, exit tickets, and answer keys. A full unit summative assessment with key and student packet covers are included FREE.

4th Grade Government, U.S. History

Bundle (5 products)

$25.00

$17.50

The American Revolution in New York State Bundle | NYS SS Framework 4.3d

Teach the American Revolution in New York with this complete Grade 4 Social Studies bundle aligned with NYS Framework 4.3d. Includes all 12 multi-day lessons, primary source investigations, informational texts, graphic organizers, and integrated ELA activities. Review materials, a summative assessment, and answer keys support instruction from start to finish. A separate, print-ready student packet with cover is included FREE for easy copying and organization.

4th Grade U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)

Bundle (3 products)

$65.00

$50.00

Westward Movement and Industrialization Bundle | New York State Social Studies 4.6

Explore westward movement and industrialization in New York State with this complete Grade 4 Social Studies bundle aligned with NYS Framework 4.6. Students investigate migration, the Erie Canal, transportation, communication, natural resources, inventors, manufacturing, and economic growth through informational texts, primary sources, maps, data analysis, and hands-on activities. Includes lesson plans, student activities, answer keys, and a FREE unit assessment and student packet cover.

4th Grade Economics, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)

Bundle (7 products)

$40.50

$30.00

In Search of Freedom and a Call for Change Bundle | NYS Social Studies Framework 4.5 Bundle

Explore the fight for freedom and equality in New York with this Grade 4 Social Studies bundle aligned with NYS Framework 4.5. Students investigate slavery and abolition, women's rights, the Civil War, and New York's contributions to the Union through informational texts, historical inquiry, and ELA activities. Includes vocabulary work, note catchers, graphic organizers, research projects, exit tickets, reflection activities, assessments, and answer keys.

4th Grade U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)

Bundle (3 products)

$15.00

$12.00

New York State Social Studies Grade 4 FULL YEAR Mega Bundle | NYS 4th Grade Framework

Teach a full year of Grade 4 New York State Social Studies with this 1,075-page mega bundle aligned with NYS Framework 4.1–4.7. All 24 resources cover NYS geography, Indigenous peoples, colonial and Revolutionary history, government, reform movements, industrialization, immigration, and more. Includes sequenced lessons, primary sources, informational texts, ELA-integrated activities, student pages, and assessments with answer keys. Save $41.08 compared with buying separately.

4th Grade U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)

Bundle (24 products)

$205.40

$164.32

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4th Grade Morning Work/Bell Ringer/Enrichment Bundle | September October November| The New York Daily |SS & ELA Integrated

Make fall morning work meaningful with The New York Daily! This Grade 4 bundle includes 60 no-prep NYS Social Studies and ELA activities for September, October, and November. Perfect for bell ringers, early finishers, enrichment, and centers, students explore New York history, geography, notable people, inventions, and traditions through informational texts, primary sources, maps, graphs, and inquiry tasks. Includes 60 one-page activities for independent practice.

4th - 5th Informational Text, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)

Bundle (3 products)

$12.00

$9.00

About the Store

Experience

I bring 33 years of elementary classroom teaching experience, with a particular focus on fourth grade. Throughout my career, I took on numerous leadership roles, including serving as a grade-level chair, participating on my school's technology committee, and establishing and leading community partnerships that enriched students' learning experiences. I also mentored approximately 50 student teachers, presented professional development workshops for fellow educators, and shared my work at state education conferences.

Beyond the classroom, I serve as the Opalka Family Teacher in Residence for the New York State Archives Partnership Trust, where I write and develop educational content for *Archives Jr!* magazine. My work includes researching and writing historical articles, designing primary source investigations, and creating engaging learning activities that make New York State history accessible to young learners. In this role, I continue to share my expertise through presentations at state and national education conferences.

Drawing on my classroom experience, I develop educational resources emphasizing English Language Arts, social studies, New York State history, and the use of primary sources to build students' critical thinking skills.

Teaching style

My teaching style centers on active, engaging learning that encourages students to think critically, ask questions, and make meaningful connections. I believe students learn best when they are actively involved in discovering information, exploring different perspectives, and applying what they have learned.

I emphasize inquiry-based learning, hands-on activities, and the integration of English Language Arts across subject areas. Whether students are analyzing primary sources, investigating historical events, working collaboratively, or responding to literature, I encourage them to examine evidence, draw conclusions, and support their thinking.

I also believe that meaningful learning should be accessible to all students. My lessons incorporate a variety of approaches, including visual resources, discussion, reading, writing, and creative activities, to accommodate different learning needs and encourage student participation.

Above all, I strive to create learning experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence, and help students develop the skills to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners.

Honors and awards

AWARDS
* Historic Pittsford Preservation Award for Education 2024
* New York State Archives Student Research Awards Winner - 2018, 2022, 2023 and 2024
* New York State Archives Educator Award for Excellence in the Use of Primary Source Documents - 2019
* Air Force Association Chapter Teacher of the Year 2018
* Monroe County Legislature Excellence in Teaching Proclamation - 2018

Education

MS Education with Reading Certificate - SUNY Cortland;
BS Fine Arts, Elementary Education Certificate - Nazareth College of Rochester

More About Me

At Uplifting Learning, you'll find classroom-tested lessons and activities designed to make teaching easier and learning meaningful. Explore my collections to find resources that fit your classroom!

📚 ELA & Literacy | Grades 3–5

ELA Focus Units
Literacy lessons using carefully selected picture books as mentor texts to help students explore, practice, and apply essential reading and writing skills.

Write, Create, Display
Creative writing projects paired with crafts and activities that turn student work into engaging classroom displays.

🔎 History & Primary Source Investigations

Story to Source Investigations
Connect literature and history through picture books and authentic primary sources while building inquiry, critical thinking, and evidence-based reasoning skills.

The American Revolution Series | Grades 4–7
Literacy-rich lessons, primary sources, and historical investigations exploring the people, events, and ideas of the American Revolution. Designed for classrooms nationwide.

🗽 New York State Social Studies | Grade 4

NYS Social Studies Framework Units
Comprehensive, standards-aligned units with detailed lesson plans, primary sources, informational texts, engaging activities, and assessments.

The New York Daily
Quick, engaging activities integrating NYS Social Studies and ELA skills. Perfect for morning work, bell ringers, early finishers, and enrichment.