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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Proud to Live in New Jersey

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore New Jersey. In this New Jersey social studies lesson, students define vocabulary and participate in activities centered around the agriculture, geography, industry, history, and culture of New Jersey. Students construct...
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: New Jersey Approved the Constitution

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a journey back in time through the "Garden State" of New Jersey. A brief of overview of this historical state, as well as fascinating photographs enrich this site from The Library of Congress.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: New Jersey Approved the Constitution

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a journey back in time through the "Garden State" of New Jersey. A brief of overview of this historical state, as well as fascinating photographs enrich this site from The Library of Congress.
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Website
A&E Television

History.com: New Jersey

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a detailed look at the state of New Jersey! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
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Activity
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.
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Handout
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,...
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Article
Other

History of Carteret Borough

For Students 9th - 10th
This site examines the Borough of Carteret named after New Jersey's first governor, George Carteret.