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Gateway National Recreation AreaVisitors enjoying the surf at Jacob Riis Park beach in Gateway's Jamaica Bay Unit.
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The following NPS and other educator resources include federal, state and local agencies, environmental and historical education organizations and other sources of valuable information and guidance for teachers in the natural sciences and history. Click on the park unit of interest below for details, or call 718-354-4530 for further resources.

Jamaica Bay Unit Teacher Resources

Staten Island Unit Teacher Resources

Sandy Hook Unit Teacher Resources
Dimmed and camoflagued Sandy Hook lighthouse at night in World War II.  

Did You Know?
Did you know that the Sandy Hook Light was dimmed in World War II and painted in camoflague. Homes and businesses that were within 5 miles of the ocean were required to use blackout curtains in order to protect ships from U Boat attacks.
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