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Hangout Nj: Assignment New Jersey: Delaware Indians
This is a site custom-designed for students with information needs about New Jersey. You can check out the famous firsts that happened in New Jersey, or read about history, find out about explorers, as well as other topics.
CNN
Cnn en Espanol: Week of 1 13 14: Mas Documentos Sobre El Escandalo Del Puente
In Spanish. Article reports on the scandal involving New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and the allegations of political motivations in the closure of lanes on the George Washington bridge that resulted in major traffic problems.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: New Jersey
This site has a colorful display of information about New Jersey. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
Kidport
Kidport: United States of America Geography
This site contains a fun way to learn about the states within the United States. Click on the state that you want to learn more about and it provides facts, geographic landmarks, points of interest, major industries, a quiz and more.
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A Brief History of New Sweden in America
This site details the Swedish settlement along the Deleware River, founded in 1638 and lasting till 1681.
Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University: New Jersey State Maps
This site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory provides maps to the State of New Jersey. These New Jersey state maps are extremely informative.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: New Jersey Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, or legends from the state of New Jersey.
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I'm From New Jersey: State Song for Baritone Horn
Sheet music for the New Jersey State March called "I'm From New Jersey".
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New Jersey: Historic Trust
View the latest accomplishments by this foundation to record New Jersey's history. Includes links to historic sites, maps, and photographs.
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Famous New Jerseyans
Provides a list of famous writer, artists, and other well known people from the state of New Jersey. Click on the name under the picture to find out more about that person.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: New Jersey Poets
This resource provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for New Jersey includes information on the featured poets (Walt Whitman and William Carlos Williams) and poems specifically about New Jersey.
NSTATE
New Jersey State Symbols
Find out all about New Jersey's state symbols and emblems. Click on each word to be taken to more information and a picture.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: New Jersey
Offers thorough information regarding New Jersey history, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
NSTATE
The Geography of New Jersey
Here you will find a variety of facts about the geography of the state of New Jersey. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
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State of New Jersey: Official Symbols of the State of New Jersey
What are the official state symbols for New Jersey? Click on the picture of the symbol to find out more.
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service: New Jersey
This site provides a state fact sheet on New Jersey from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: New Jersey
Why is New Jersey referred to as the "Garden State?" Explore the state of New Jersey through America's Library. Site provides some interesting stories as well. You can read the story of Molly Pitcher, "Electrifying Hair-Do," and "A Wig,...
Open Door Team
Open Door Web Site: Other Colonies
This website gives just a brief run-down of the founding of the 13 original colonies.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: New Jersey
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of New Jersey including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
Princeton University
Princeton University: The Art Museum
The Art Museum at Princeton University has a permanent collection ranging over time from ancient to contemporary and from the Mediterranean to Western Europe, China, Latin America and the U.S. Greek and Roman antiquities and Roman...
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Montclair Art Museum
Located in Montclair, NJ. The Montclair Art Museum has a respected national and international reputation for its fine collection of American art, Native American art and artifacts. The collection also encompasses works on paper,...
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50
This clickable map of the United States gives students access to research information from history and tourism to attractions and famous historic figures.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: 1916 Shark Attacks
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informative flipchart takes a look at the shark attacks in New Jersey in 1916. The flipchart contains maps, pictures and book and website recommendations to learn more about the topic.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Mount Laurel
[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart created for students to get to know their town of Mount Laurel, New Jersey.