Mr. Nussbaum
New Jersey Colony
Scholars answer 10 questions after reading an informational text about the New Jersey Colony.
Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media
The Battle of Trenton
The Continental Army's victory at the Battle of Trenton marked a turning point in the American Revolution. Young historians examine maps, read primary source materials, and create a timeline of events to understand why the victory was so...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Revolution '67, Lesson 2: What Happened in July 1967? How Do We Know?
Even in a world in which dozens of participants and curious onlookers record every controversial event, the basic facts of what happened are often in dispute. Revolution '67, Lesson 2 explores 1967 Newark, New Jersey using an examination...
National Endowment for the Humanities
Revolution '67, Lesson 1: Protest: Why and How
To some people, protesting is as American as apple pie, but the factors that lead to protests can be as confusing to veteran activists as to today's youth. Revolution '67 explores the riots in Newark, New Jersey as a case study. ...
Curated OER
The Restoration Colonies
Explore the earliest American cities in this presentation, which details the demographics, geography, and characteristics of New York, Pennsylvania, and the Carolinas, among others. These slides help to fill in the gap between the...
Curated OER
New Jersey Vocabulary
For this vocabulary activity worksheet, students read the 10 statements associated with New Jersey. Students then complete the statements with the words from the word bank.
Curated OER
New Jersey Word Search
In this word search worksheet, students study the words associated with New Jersey and then find the 10 words in the word search puzzle.
Curated OER
New Jersey Statehood
In this statehood activity worksheet, students draw a picture related to the statehood of New Jersey. Students then fill in information about the topic.
Curated OER
New Jersey Crossword Puzzle
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the 10 clues about New Jersey. Students complete the crossword with words about the state.
Curated OER
Proud to Live in New Jersey
Learners 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. Learners construct...
Curated OER
What Do You Know About New Jersey?
In this online interactive New Jersey worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions that require them to exhibit what they know about the state. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Curated OER
New Jersey Outline Map
In this New Jersey outline map worksheet, students examine political boundaries of the state and the placement its capital city as well as its major cities. This map is not labeled.
Curated OER
Mystery State #50
In this mystery state worksheet, students answer five clues to identify the state in question. They then locate that state on a map.
Curated OER
New Jersey Worksheet
In this New Jersey worksheet, students examine a color picture of the state flag. After doing their own research students fill in 10 blanks with information about New Jersey including the capital city, motto, bird, flower, and date of...
Curated OER
New Jersey State Quarter
In this state quarter learning exercise, students study the diagram of the state quarter of New Jersey. Students answer questions based on the information on the quarter.
Curated OER
New Jersey Acrostic Poem
In this New Jersey acrostic poem worksheet, students use the letters in NEW JERSEY to begin each new line of poetry about the state of New Jersey.
Curated OER
It's in the History Books
Students investigate theminerals found in New Jersey. They use large sheets of unlined paper to create timelines and tables reflecting important dates and facts related to New Jersey's mining industry's history. In addition, they answer...
Curated OER
Lambert Castle Museum, Great Falls, NJ
Students complete a variety of activities that go along with the study of the 1913 silk strike in Great Falls, NJ. They examine evidence of historic industries and how they have changed in their own community.
Library of Congress
Loc: Local Legacies
Experience America through its grassroots! Diverse populations lend cultural colorfulness to our country. Read about an International Food Fair in California, Annie Oakley Days in Ohio, and Wabanaki Basketry in Maine. Click on your...
Library of Congress
Loc: New Jersey Approved the Constitution
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.
Library of Congress
Loc: New Jersey Approved the Constitution
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.
A&E Television
History.com: New Jersey
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,...
A&E Television
History.com: The States
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
Other
State of New Jersey: New Jersey Regions
Site provides information about different regions within the state of New Jersey, such as Atlantic City, Delaware, Gateway, Shore, and Skylands. Specific details and attractions are described for each region.