Chapter 1

Lesson 1: New York State Location

New York Geography

I. What hemisphere (half) do you live in?

A.Northern hemisphere

B. hemisphereWestern

II. Which continent do you live on?A. North America

III. Which 2 major oceans surround North America?

A. Atlantic Ocean

B. Pacific Ocean

Continent Label Game

IV.Which country do you live in?

A.The United States of America

B. Capital: Washington D.C.

C.National Bird: Bald Eagle

D.Leader: President George W. Bush

V. Which state do you live in?

A. New York State (Northeast)

B. Capital: Albany

C. State Bird: Bluebird

D. Leader: Governor David Patterson

Northeast Game

VI. Which New York county do you live in?

A. St. Lawrence County

B. New York is divided into 62 counties

VII. Which town do you live in?

A. Massena (named after Marshal Massena)

B. Leader: Mayor Randy DeLosh

Historic Massena