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Continents and Oceans

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students identify oceans and continents and their locations on a map. They color-code and label their own map of the world's continents and oceans. They play the game Continents and Oceans to identify specific areas.
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Forest Ecology or Who Lives Here?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore a hardwood forest. In this forest ecology lesson, students examine the diversity and animals and plants as they explore their habitats at Poricy Park Conservatory. Students determine how biodiversity and abiotic elements...
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Trout In The Classroom

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students have trout in their classroom and complete journaling, checklists, temperature checking, and ammonia level recording. In this trout lesson plan, take weekly observation records of their trout.
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LESSON 3: Riding the Underground Railroad

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students explore the Underground Railroad.
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States of Fitness

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students participate in physical activities coordinating to divisions on a map.
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State Report

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students create a state report/ presentation. They research U.S. state information using the Internet and retrieve information about specific topics (Individual States in the USA) using technology resources.
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Prairie Settlement

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students make a decision for site selection for a farm during the 1840s in the Midwest. They build research and writing skills by recording the information used for analysis in a chart and as diary entries.
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Start with a Chart

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use a given chart and the 50 state quarters to synthesize information about the 50 states and the dates that they were admitted into the union. Students complete a math worksheet while referring to the chart.
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Religious Freedom and Persecution throughout the World

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the role of religion throughout the world. Using documents from the United Nations, they read through Article 18 and describe it in detail. In groups, they identify religions based on how much freedom or persecution is...
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Money Talks

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Learners move from fact finding to interpretation as they examine paper money from the time of the American Revolution. In the final exercise, they use the issue dates of the bills to construct a chronology of political changes during...
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Using History to Teach Tolerance: A Ripple of Hope

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students investigate the prejudice and racism that has existed in the U.S. for centuries by attending a field trip.  In this equality lesson, students visit the Tolerance Museum and discuss the history of the U.S.  Students...
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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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State of New Jersey: New Jersey Regions

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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A&E Television

History.com: New Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a detailed look at the state of New Mexico! 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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50 States

50 States: New Jersey (Nj)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of New Jersey. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: New Jersey State History for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
On this website, students can learn about the history and timeline of the state of New Jersey including early explorers, Native Americans, early settlers, colonization, and the American Revolution.
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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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New Jersey State Flag

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.
Website
A&E Television

History.com: The States

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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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.