McGraw-Hill Mathematics 2003  
New York
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Chapter 12: New York Today

Step 1. Questions

Students understand the challenges faced by New Yorkers in the new century.

Research the challenges that face New Yorkers today. A big challenge New Yorkers face is pollution. Find out what is being done to overcome these challenges. Here are some questions to guide your research.
  • What challenges do New Yorkers face in the new century?
  • How does the government help to protect the environment?
  • How does public transportation help with congestion?
  • What are the causes and effects of acid rain?
To begin, visit the Internet sites listed in Step 2. You may also choose to visit a library, read a book on the subject or interview an adult. Then follow Step 3 to write your report.


Step 2. Research

Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!


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Environmental Protection Agency
Read about the Environmental Protection Agency. Describe ways to protect the environment.
Take Notes:



Metropolitan Transit Authority
Find out how public transportation helps to lower congestion. Describe how public transportation also helps the environment.
Take Notes:



Acid Rain
Acid rain is a major problem created by pollution. Research the causes and effects of acid rain. Describe what is being done to stop acid rain.
Take Notes:



Search Engines
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www.yahooligans.com
www.kidsclick.org


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