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Other

Hangout Nj: Assignment New Jersey: Delaware Indians

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
Article
CNN

Cnn en Espanol: Week of 1 13 14: Mas Documentos Sobre El Escandalo Del Puente

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: New Jersey

For Students 3rd - 5th
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.
Interactive
Kidport

Kidport: United States of America Geography

For Students 3rd - 5th
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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Other

A Brief History of New Sweden in America

For Students 9th - 10th
This site details the Swedish settlement along the Deleware River, founded in 1638 and lasting till 1681.
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Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University: New Jersey State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Primary
S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: New Jersey Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th
Read brief folktales, myths, or legends from the state of New Jersey.
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Other

I'm From New Jersey: State Song for Baritone Horn

For Students 9th - 10th
Sheet music for the New Jersey State March called "I'm From New Jersey".
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Other

New Jersey: Historic Trust

For Students 9th - 10th
View the latest accomplishments by this foundation to record New Jersey's history. Includes links to historic sites, maps, and photographs.
Website
Other

Famous New Jerseyans

For Students 3rd - 5th
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.
Website
Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: New Jersey Poets

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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NSTATE

New Jersey State Symbols

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out all about New Jersey's state symbols and emblems. Click on each word to be taken to more information and a picture.
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Cayuse Canyon

The Us50: New Jersey

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Handout
NSTATE

The Geography of New Jersey

For Students 3rd - 8th
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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Other

State of New Jersey: Official Symbols of the State of New Jersey

For Students 9th - 10th
What are the official state symbols for New Jersey? Click on the picture of the symbol to find out more.
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: New Jersey

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: New Jersey

For Students 3rd - 5th
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,...
Activity
Open Door Team

Open Door Web Site: Other Colonies

For Students 3rd - 8th
This website gives just a brief run-down of the founding of the 13 original colonies.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: New Jersey

For Students 1st - 9th
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.
Website
Princeton University

Princeton University: The Art Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Other

Montclair Art Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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Cayuse Canyon

The Us50

For Students 9th - 10th
This clickable map of the United States gives students access to research information from history and tourism to attractions and famous historic figures.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: 1916 Shark Attacks

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[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.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Mount Laurel

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart created for students to get to know their town of Mount Laurel, New Jersey.