History
Students will explore historic events and landmarks that define Lower Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs. While touring One World Observatory, students will use this background knowledge to engage with the Observatory’s installations and gain a bird’s-eye view of the city’s famous landmarks.
Grade Lessons: 3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12
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VALUE DIVERSITY
More than 12 million immigrants arriving in New York City were greeted by the sight of the Statue of Liberty and were processed through Ellis Island from 1892 to 1954. Students explore the experiences of immigrants arriving in New York City and what challenges they faced. Students examine why people emigrated to the United States in the 19th and early 20th centuries and where they settled, noting the role of the Irish potato famine.
Grade Lessons: 3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12
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Science
One World Trade Center is one of the “greenest” buildings in the city. What does it mean to be a green building? What kind of material and energy considerations result in a lower carbon footprint, and what might buildings of the future look like? Students learn about green technologies at One World Observatory and get to design their own green building.
Grade Lessons: 3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12
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Math
Cities are exciting places, but what makes a city a good place to live? What kinds of things do people need and want in a city? This lesson introduces students to the concept of city planning and different kinds of land use.
Grade Lessons: 3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12
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Economics
What role can a river play in the economic growth of a city? The Hudson River opened profitable trade routes north and west to Canada and the Great Lakes. For 200 years the Hudson was America’s most prominent waterway, influencing commerce, culture, economy, and tourism.
Grade Lessons: 3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12
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Operating Hours
9 am - 9 pm
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Directions
One World Trade Center
117 West Street
New York, New York 10007
Entrance is on West Street at the corner of Wet and Vesey Streets
Arrival
Tickets can be picked up at our guest service desk on the day of your visit. We ask that one person picks up the tickets while the remaining group waits outside.
Buses can drop off on West Street and find parking on nearest accessible street.