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Educational Tours » Politics Tours » New York
New York
A politics school trip to New York will allow your students to learn more about US Political History and Civil Rights, to explore the origins of this movement and its effects throughout American history but also witness first-hand the effects of mass immigration on a city.
Fascinating educational visits, exciting attractions and world-renowned museums, a visit to the ‘Big Apple’ is an excellent option to stimulate and reinforce pupil learning.
Take the opportunity to explore the diverse neighbourhood of Harlem on our multi-media Civil Rights tour and visit the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, where the journey for most American arrivals originally began.
Curriculum Links
Our school tour to New York is relevant to students studying Political History and Civil Rights but may also be of interest to History students studying the USA, as well as Drama and Business Studies students.
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KS3
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GCSE
The USA during the ‘Roaring Twenties
Race relations before WWII
Impact of WWII on the USA
The Civil Rights movement
The US conflict with Vietnam
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A Level
The nature of democracy in the USA
The protection of civil liberties and rights in the US today
Race and rights in contemporary US politics
US Supreme Court: promoting equality
US democracy and participation
Suggested Itinerary
New York is a great place for your pupils to learn first-hand about Civil Rights to explore the origins of this movement and its effects throughout American history.
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Day 1
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Morning
Morning
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Afternoon
Afternoon
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Evening
Evening
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Morning
Flight to New York
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Afternoon
Meet coach and transfer to accommodation
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Evening
Evening meal at local restaurant
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Day 2
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Morning
Morning
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Afternoon
Afternoon
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Evening
Evening
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Morning
Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island Immigration Museum, 9/11 Memorial
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Afternoon
NYC’s Times Square, shopping and sightseeing
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Evening
Evening meal at local restaurant. Option of a Broadway Show
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Day 3
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Morning
Morning
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Afternoon
Afternoon
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Evening
Evening
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Morning
Civil Rights tour of Harlem
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Afternoon
Guided tour of the UN Headquarters
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Evening
Evening meal at local restaurant. Visit the Empire State Building
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Day 4
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Morning
Morning
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Afternoon
Afternoon
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Evening
Evening
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Morning
Visit American Museum of Natural History
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Afternoon
Transfer to airport
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Evening
Return flight to UK
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Day 5
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Morning
Morning
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Afternoon
Afternoon
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Evening
Evening
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Morning
Arrive UK
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Afternoon
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Evening
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Other Educational Visit Options (If necessary)
Broadway Show
Financial District Walking tour
Sample Accommodation
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HI New York
HI New York is located in a historic building on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
The hostel offers modern, dormitory-style accommodation (students accommodated in 4 - 12 bedded rooms) with bathrooms in the hallway. Linen, towels, and a housekeeping service are provided. Private rooms for teachers are also available.
The hostel is situated just one block from Broadway Avenue and a main subway line, and only minutes from Central Park.
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