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Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island
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A BOCES student takes careful measurements and notations so their class can build new benches for Ellis Island.

NPS Photo Kevin Daley

A high school student takes careful measurements and notes so that his BOCES class can make replicas of the historic benches at Ellis Island.

In the News: January 2011

Kids Make Benchmarks at Ellis Island

High School students with New York State's Greater Southern Tier (GST) Distance Learning Program are making real connections with Ellis Island. The students and their teachers are making "replicas" of historic benches, not only to learn how to build the benches but to build upon their knowledge of immigration history as well. Read more...

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Last Updated: February 05, 2012 at 08:48 MST