NEW JERSEY WEB SITES FOR TEACHERS & STUDENTS
WEBSITES LESSON PLANS & CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES WEBQUESTS
Access these sites through your computer’s Internet connection. Open the underlined address (URL). Information can be printed or downloaded to your computer. Be sure to follow links to other sites and find your way back with the "Back" button. We note where we found broken links in webquests. Teachers will need to replace these links with their own.
All of the sites listed were active as of May 2005. The evaluation is by the AVA Center staff according to the amount of information given, the general appearance of the site and its potential use in the classroom. Note that this is a particularly difficult subject to evaluate.
This list is also sent through email if you have a school email address. Let us know if you would like to be added to our mailing list.
http://www.co.cumberland.nj.us/
Information about Cumberland County. Sections: Facts & History, Government & Services, Education, Business, Living, Tourism and
Events. Excellent
DOWN JERSEY – CELEBRATING OUR SENSE OF PLACE
NEW URL!http://www.cumauriceriver.org/downjersey/titlepage.html
An online Teacher’s Guide complementing the video "Down Jersey" (AVA Center VT503472) on New Jersey’s Bayshore. Teachers can
download the lesson plans in PDF format. Excellent
EDISON NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
The National Historic Site in West Orange, NJ where Thomas Edison made some of his most important discoveries. Click on EdiFun for
articles, documents and more. Click on Sounds for sound files of Edison’s recordings. Take the Would Mr. Edison Have Hired You? a test
of general knowledge. See if you would qualify to work for him. Click on the Invention Process and see if you can help Edison’s engineers
invent something. Note: The historic site is currently closed for renovation. You can take a Virtual Tour online. Note: The Test of Knowledge,
Invention Process and Virtual Tours links rotate in succession. You may have to wait for it to appear. Excellent
ELECTRONIC NEW JERSEY – A DIGITAL ARCHIVE OF NEW JERSEY
HISTORY
Information on New Jersey’s role in nine topic areas: American Revolution, Paul Robeson, World War II, Civil War, Jersey Homesteads,
Social Protest in the 1960s and 1970s, Mass Culture and Consumerism, Women’s Suffrage and Science and Technology. Excellent
HANGOUT NEW JERSEY – THE NEXT GENERATION
A site with lots of facts and fun for kids. Focus is on New Jersey topics. Sections: My NJ Kids, Government, Assignment NJ (timeline),
Travel/Attractions (coloring pages, activities), Cartoon History (lessons), Drive-In Theaters, U.S. Presidents, Statue of Liberty and Games. Excellent
THE JERSEY CAM NETWORK
http://www.jerseycam.com/
A very large number of live cameras at locations around the state. Not all cameras are working every day so you need to look around. Follow the links to more cams. Includes: Atlantic City, Atlantic City IR Satellite, Avalon, Belmar, Belmar Beach, Blackwood, Beach Haven, Brielle, Camden (4), Cape May, Chadwick Beach Island, Del Haven, East Rutherford, and East Brunswick, etc. . Excellent
THE NEW JERSEY DIGITAL HIGHWAY
NEW!http://www.njdigitalhighway.org/index.php
"The New Jersey Digital Highway (NJDH) brings together cultural treasures-books, photographs, audiovisual materials and fun facts-from the state's libraries, museums, archives and historical societies." Sections: Everyone, Educators, Students and Librarians & Curators. In the Educators section are lesson plans and learning modules. The Students section provides an online exhibit and ways to research their own or NJ history.
Note: Some sections were still under construction. Excellent
NEW JERSEY – ENCHANTED LEARNING
NEW!http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/newjersey/
Fun facts, coloring pages and information sheets for primary students on New Jersey, it’s state symbols, state animals, printouts, maps and more. Excellent
NEW JERSEY HISTORY’S MYSTERIES
http://www.njhm.com/
Dedicated to the little-known people, places and events in the state. Includes stories such as Captain Kidd on the Raritan Bay, The Matawan Man-Eater, The Iron Grave and more. Excellent
NEW JERSEY STATE LEGISLATURE
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/
Official site for the New Jersey State Legislature. Includes: Members, Leadership, Committees, Districts, Bill Search, Bills of Prior Sessions, Statutes, Chapter Laws, Constitution and much more. Includes live broadcast when legislature is in session with a schedule of sessions. Excellent
NEW JERSEY STATE LIBRARY
http://www.njstatelib.org/
The official web site of the New Jersey State Library. Includes the Cyberdesk –
Online Reference and Research Desk. Provides access to magazine
articles, the library catalog, government publications and much more. Excellent
NEW JERSEY WOMEN’S HISTORY PAGE
http://www.scc.rutgers.edu/njwomenshistory/
A resource for those who want to know more about New Jersey Women’s History.
Sections: Notable Facts, Images, Documents, E-Classroom (activities for teachers
& students), a Topical Index and a Bibliography. Excellent
OFFICE OF THE NEW JERSEY CLIMATOLOGIST
http://climate.rutgers.edu/stateclim/
A wealth of information on weather and climate in New Jersey and the nation.
Sections: NJ Weather Data, NJ Forecasts, NJ Climate Data, NJ Climate Overview,
US Weather Data, US Weather Forecasts, El Nino & El Nina, US Climate Overview,
and State Climate Centers. Excellent
PHOTOS OF THE PINE BARRENS AND SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY
http://www.hoganphoto.com/
An online gallery of the photographs of Michael Hogan featuring the Pine
Barrens, Rare Wildflowers, and the Delaware River, Bay and the New Jersey Shore.
Includes excellent photos and fact sheets. Excellent
SOUTH JERSEY FOLKLORE
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/2809/
Information on several southern New Jersey folktales including: The Jersey
Devil, Fiddlin’ Sammy Giberson, The White Stag of Shamong, The Headless Witch,
Haunted Places in South Jersey, The Tall Tales of Jonas Cattell, Piney Talk, and
Pirate Tales. Includes links. "The stories are appropriate for children ages
8 and up who enjoy reading Goosebumps." Excellent
STATE OF NEW JERSEY HOME PAGE
http://www.state.nj.us/
Official web portal for the state government and its agencies. Click on
Education for information about the public and private schools or access
information on government laws and regulations. Excellent
THE VINELAND ARCHIVES ALIVE! PROJECT
http://www.vineland.org/history/index.html
An online history of Vineland. Sections: Archives, Jersey Tom, Lesson Plans,
School Histories, Heroes and Villains and more. Excellent
AMERICA’S STORY – NEW JERSEY
NEW!http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/es?subject=nj&x=26&y=7
Articles on NJ topics from the Library of Congress American Memory collection. Includes: Walking the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, The Battle of Monmouth, Molly Pitcher and more. Very Good
CLUES – CUMBERLAND LIBRARIES UNITED ELECTRONIC SYSTEM
A resource on Cumberland County libraries. Includes an online catalog of all of the items in the library collections, where they are and whether they can be checked out. Also includes lots of reference and website links. Very Good
CUMBERLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Includes information about the society, genealogical resources, and a wealth of documents. You can search for online documents by category (i.e. social, religious) or date. Note: We could not open the County History section. Very Good
EDISON, THE WIZARD OF MENLO PARK
http://www.edisonnj.org/menlopark/taemenlo.asp
Information on the work of Thomas Edison in Menlo Park. "The reason for
Edison moving to Menlo Park was to take himself further away from New York, but
not too far. He believed that if he could work in an area were he could be free
from interruption he would be a great success. Menlo Park was one of the highest
points in New Jersey, and from there he could see New York with all its
businessmen, and Edison knew as soon as he was able to come up with a viable
product those businessmen would be on the next train. So there was reason for
the location, far away, but not too far away from the moneyed interests."
Includes 100 recordings by Edison online and a Virtual Tour. Very Good
THE JERSEY DEVIL OF THE PINE BARRENS
http://www.strangemag.com/jerseydevil1.html
A good article on the reports of the Jersey Devil and how flurries of sightings would occur every few years. Very Good
LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER
http://www.lsc.org/
Information on planning a visit to the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City. Includes several excellent Online Learning
Resources. Very Good
NEW JERSEY GEOLOGICAL SURVEY – LINKS
NEW!http://www.state.nj.us/dep/njgs/
Information on the geological and physical geography of New Jersey. Includes Earth Science links for students, topographic maps, environmental information and more. Very Good
NEW JERSEY HISTORIC MAPS
http://mapmaker.rutgers.edu/Maps.html
Historical maps of NJ from the 18th and 19th centuries. Very Good
NEW JERSEY HISTORY
NEW!http://www.usgennet.org/usa/nj/state/NJ-History.htm
Traces NJ history from the earliest inhabitants. Very Good
NEW JERSEY HISTORY
NEW!http://zorak.monmouth.edu/~njhist/
"As technology becomes a bigger part of all our lives it is essential for teachers and aspiring teachers to learn how to use them and to teach their students how to use them as well. There are a combination of topics below depicting various time periods in New Jersey and how to learn more about New Jersey history." Includes: New Jersey and the Making of the Constitution, New Jersey During the Civil War, New Jersey and the American Revolution, Native Americans in New Jersey, History of Education in New Jersey, and A Tour of Some of New Jersey’s Historical Landmarks. Very Good
NEW JERSEY LIGHTHOUSES
http://njlhs.burlco.org/lights.htm
A list of New Jersey lighthouses with links to photos and fuller descriptions where available. Very Good
THE NEW JERSEY NAVAL MUSEUM
http://www.njnm.com/
This museum is located in Hackensack. There are tours of the museum plus the
Patrol Boat Riverine, a German Seahund submarine and more.
The highlight is the USS Ling 297 submarine. There is an online tour of the
submarine. Very Good
NEW JERSEY OBSERVATORY
http://www.njaa.org/
Site of the New Jersey Astronomical Association and its observatory in Voorhees
State Park in High Bridge, NJ. Includes some
excellent astronomical photos. Very Good
NEW JERSEY PINELANDS
NEW!
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/nj/county/atlantic/Pinelands/pinelands.htm
Information and links on the Pinelands. Very Good
NEW JERSEY PINELANDS AND DOWN JERSEY
NEW!
http://www.njpinelandsanddownjersey.com/open/
"Pull up a chair, grab a cup of tea (or perhaps a sip of Jersey Lightnin'
Applejack!) and enjoy your stay. The New Jersey
Pine Barrens, or Pinelands, is the largest contiguous wilderness area on the
eastern seaboard from New England to Virginia.
The Pine Barrens include portions of seven counties: Ocean County, Burlington
County, Gloucester County, Atlantic County,
Cumberland County, Cape May County, and Camden County. These Pine "Barrens"
offer a fascinating array of plants, animals,
history and culture. It abounds with long forgotten towns, railroads and
industries; exquisite orchids and wildflowers; and
rare and fascinating animals like the pine barrens tree frog and the timber
rattlesnake. Join us as we explore the wonderful
New Jersey Pinelands!"
Includes links to classroom activities and on-line curriculum guides. Very Good
THE NEW JERSEY PINELANDS COMMISSION HOME PAGE
http://www.state.nj.us/pinelands
Official site for the New Jersey Pinelands Commission. Includes: Pine Barrens
Treefrog and Friends, Recipe of the Month, Educational &
Recreational Materials, Kids Korner (Jersey Devil, Science Experiments, Coloring
Book, Pinelands Kids Quiz, and Big Kids Quiz). Very Good
NEW JERSEY QUICKFACTS FROM THE CENSUS BUREAU
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/34000.html
Statistics on New Jersey’s People, Business, and Geography. Very Good
PINE BARRENS OF NEW JERSEY
http://www.pineypower.com/
"An Insider’s Tour of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens".
Lots of information and history on the area of the Pine Barrens and the people
who
live and lived there. Very Good
PLANTS OF THE NEW JERSEY PINELANDS (PINE BARRENS)
http://www.georgian.edu/pinebarrens/
"This Web site contains a collection of color photographs of 61 New Jersey
Pinelands plants. Below each photograph are the
scientific and common names of the plant, the family to which it belongs, its
approximate height at maturity, a brief description
of the plant and its habitat, and the place where the photograph was taken."
Very Good
THE PRESS OF ATLANTIC CITY
http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/
This is the online site for the Press of Atlantic City. Many of the articles are
available online and there is a searchable archive. Very Good
WILD NEW JERSEY
http://www.wildnj.com/
Articles on New Jersey wildlife such as birds and butterflies. Sections:
Columns, Reports, Connections and Reactions Very Good
WILD NJ – NATURAL STATE
http://www.wildnj.com/br4-14.htm
A large collection of articles from New Jersey Monthly and The Bergen
Record. Titles include: Horseshoe Crabs, Ten Most Beautiful Places,
Building a Butterfly Garden, The Pinelands, Intracoastal Waterway, Tick Time,
Meadowlands Habitat and much more. Very Good
APPEL FARM
http://www.appelfarm.org/
The official site for Appel Farm in Elmer, a regional arts center. Includes the
Summer Arts Camp, the Concert Series, the Arts and Music
Festival, Country Concerts and more. Good
BATTLESHIP NEW JERSEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM SOCIETY
http://www.bb62museum.org/
Information on New Jersey’s namesake battleship and the efforts to restore it as
a museum and memorial. Includes the history of the
USS New Jersey, photos, and more. Good
BIOGRAPHIES OF GLOUCESTER, SALEM AND CUMBERLAND COUNTIES
http://www.jansdigs.com/NewJersey/portrai.html
Brief biographies of early citizens of Gloucester, Salem and Cumberland
Counties. (alphabetical but only A-C completed). Good
BIRDS OF THE PINE BARRENS
http://www.birdnature.com/pines.html
A checklist of birds found in the Pine Barrens, their common names and
breeding/nesting facts. Includes some photos. Good
CAPE MAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
http://capemay.fws.gov/
Information on the Cape May National Wildlife Refuge including visitor
information. Click on Just for Kids for a coloring book you
can download and print out. In the What To Expect section there is information
on the habitat. Good
COURIER POST ONLINE
http://www.courierpostonline.com/
The online version of the Camden newspaper. Good
DELAWARE BAY SCHOONER PROJECT
Information on the schooner A.J. Meerwald based in Bivalve. It is the official "Tall Ship" of New Jersey. The Meerwald serves as a
floating classroom on the environment and history of the Delaware Bay. Good
DISCOVERY HOUSE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
This hands-on museum provides fun and learning for children ages 2 and up. There are over 100 activities such as
Magnetic Painting, Newscasting, Double Pendulum, Giant Bubble. Includes a Teacher’s Section. None of the activities
are online. Good
FAMOUS NEW JERSEYITES
NEW!
http://www.50states.com/bio/newjerse.htm
A list of famous people from New Jersey such as Judy Blume, Ice-T, Edwin Aldrin
and more. Good
THE FRANKLIN MINERAL MUSEUM AND MINE REPLICA
http://www.franklinmineralmuseum.com/
A museum featuring minerals, rocks, fossils,
Native American replicas, and life size mine replica. Thousands of specimens on
display
from local and world-wide sources. Memorable display of fluorescent minerals.
Mineral collecting at the world's foremost mineral
locality. A museum in northern New Jersey with a large collection of mineral
specimens and a mine replica. Good
GARDEN STATE DISCOVERY MUSEUM
http://www.discoverymuseum.com/
A discovery museum for children ages 2-10 with
fifteen kid-powered interactive exhibit areas. Includes Giant Bubble, Board a
Ship,
Climb a Rock Wall, cook at the Diner and much more. The Discovery Corner
includes online activities. Good
GARDEN STATE ENVIRONET
NEW!
http://www.gsenet.org/
New Jersey environmental news and events. Good
THE PATERSON GREAT FALLS HISTORIC DISTRICT
http://patersongreatfalls.com/
Learn about the Great Falls, at 77-ft tall the second largest waterfall by
volume east of the Mississippi and the historic industrial district
which surrounds it. Includes information about the falls and the industrial
sites. Good
HAUNTED NEW JERSEY
NEW URL!
http://www.hauntednewjersey.com/
NJ has it share of ghost stories and haunted
houses. Some are detailed here. Good
HISTORIC COLD SPRING VILLAGE
http://www.hcsv.org/
A 19th century living history village where students can explore the
sights, sounds and scents of days past. It consists of 20 historic
buildings from Cape May and Cumberland counties that have been moved here and
restored. Contains information about the history of
the area, the individual buildings and educational programs. Good
"I’M FROM NEW JERSEY"
http://www.njstatesong.com/
Includes several arrangements of the New Jersey State Song. Includes: State
Version, Symphonic Version, Instrumental Version, Adapted
Versions, Vocal-Keyboard Arrangement, and March Ban Arrangement. Good
INDIAN KING TAVERN MUSEUM – HADDONFIELD, NJ
http://www.levins.com/tavern.html
An historic 18th century tavern and the site where New Jersey was
legally created. Includes historical information, an online photo tour, and
some of the events that happened at the tavern. Good
THE JERSEY DEVIL SLIDE SHOW
http://www.kyrene.k12.az.us/schools/brisas/sunda/mystery/jersey/jersey.htm
A 10-slide show on the legend of the Jersey Devil. Good
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF NEW JERSEY
NEW!
http://www.lwvnj.org/
Promotes informed and active participation in government. Good
LENNI LENAPE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
http://www.lenape.org/
"The mission of the Society is to preserve and educate the public about the
local Lenape (Delaware Indian) culture as well as
other Native American cultures."
The Children’s section has a printout with coloring pages.
Good
LIBERTY HALL MUSEUM
http://www.libertyhallnj.org/
Information on the 18th century house
in Union NJ. Includes a history of the house, maps, and visitor information.
Good
MONTCLAIR ART MUSEUM
NEW URL!
http://www.montclair-art.com/
The Montclair Art Museum in Montclair NJ has an
extensive collection of paintings, sculpture, works on paper and Native American
historic and contemporary art objects. Click on collections to see several of
the pieces are shown online with explanatory information. Good
MUSEUM OF EARLY TRADES AND CRAFTS
http://www.rosenet.org/metc/Default.htm
Information on this northern NJ museum with artifacts from our past. Check out the Virtual Museum for photos and descriptions of
some of the artifacts. Good
THE MYSTERIOUS BLUE HOLE
Tells the story of a mysterious water-filled hole deep in the Pine Barrens in Monroe Township. Good
THE NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY OF NEW JERSEY
Includes information on the work of the society and a photo gallery of New Jersey plants. Good
NEW JERSEY AND YOU – PERFECT TOGETHER
NEW!
http://www.skyweb.net/~mgbio/index.htm
Information on New Jersey. Includes: NJ Symbols,
NJ Facts, NJ Environment, NJ Devil, NJ Governors, and NJ Counties. Good
NEW JERSEY AUDUBON SOCIETY
http://www.njaudubon.org/
Lots of information about the programs of the
society. Good
NJ.COM – EVERYTHING NEW JERSEY
New Jersey headlines or business info. Mostly commercial or news. Good
NEW JERSEY DATA
http://iwin.nws.noaa.gov/iwin/nj/nj.html
Detailed weather information for the state including satellite and radar maps.
Good
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/
Information on the NJ Div. of Fish and Wildlife,
its programs and its mission. Check out the Education section for free materials
to request for use in the classroom. Lists articles, regulations, wildlife
management areas and more. Good
NEW JERSEY ENDANGERED AND NON-GAME SPECIES PROGRAM
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/ensphome.htm
"The Endangered and Nongame Species
Program's (ENSP) mission is to actively conserve New Jersey's
biological diversity by maintaining and enhancing endangered and nongame
wildlife populations within
healthy, functioning ecosystems. The program is responsible for the protection
and management of nearly
500 wildlife species found in the Garden State. These include the 63 species
currently listed as endangered
or threatened."
Includes articles and reports to print out and a
Bog Turtle Slide Show. Good
NEW JERSEY FACTS AND SYMBOLS
Demographic facts plus the state bird, trees, flower, ship, seal, dinosaur, fish, flag, animal, shell and dance.
Simple but good. Good
NEW JERSEY HISTORICAL RESOURCES
NEW!http://www.gti.net/mocolib1/kid/njhistory.html
A page of links to sites about New Jersey history. Good
NEW JERSEY INVENTORS AND TECHNOLOGY
NEW!
http://www.usgennet.org/usa/nj/state/inventors.htm
A brief look at New Jersey inventors and their
inventions. Good
NEW JERSEY MONTHLY ONLINE
NEW URL!
http://www.njmonthly.com/
The online version of the state’s monthly
magazine. A synopsis of the main articles is included. Good
NEW JERSEY MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION FACT SHEETS AND MANUALS
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/mvc_manual_fact.html
Site where you can print out manuals and fact
sheets from the DMV. Includes a Parent’s Guide. Good
NEW JERSEY MUSEUMS
http://www.njmuseums.com/
A clickable map of New Jersey museums by county.
Good
NJN NEW JERSEY NETWORK
http://www.njn.net/
New Jersey’s public television station. Includes
program guides and schedules. Also includes links to educational
programs. Good
NEW JERSEY ONLINE POETRY MAP NEW!
http://www.onlinepoetryclassroom.org/what/state.cfm?prmState=New%20Jersey
Highlights poets and poetry from New Jersey. Includes Poets; Poems; Literary Organizations & Centers,
Reading Series; Conferences & Literary Festivals; Literary Journals & Small Presses; Writing Programs & Colonies;
and Poetry-Friendly Bookstores. Good
NJ POETS.COM
NEW!http://users.tellurian.net/swaa/default.html
Portraits of Great New Jersey Poets, NJ Fiction, NJ Poets News and more. Good
NEW JERSEY QUARTER
Information from the U.S. Mint on the New Jersey quarter. Tells the story behind the design. Good
NEW JERSEY ROAD LINKS
NEW!http://www.jersey.net/~khjc/roadlink.htm
Information on New Jersey’s roads and bridges. Want to know the exits for Route 55 or the Turnpike? Check here. Lots of information
plus the official websites for NJ roads. Good
THE NEW JERSEY STATE AQUARIUM
Official site of the New Jersey State Aquarium in Camden. The site includes online Animal Exhibits, Kids Cove and more. Note: The Aquarium
is re-opening this month after a major renovation. Check the site for new features. Good
NEW JERSEY STATE SYMBOLS, CAPITAL, CONSTITUTION, FLAGS, MAPS, SONG
Facts on New Jersey including the state flag, bird, wildflower, etc. Also includes demographic information. Good
NEW JERSEY STATEWIDE REFERENCE CENTER
The library reference desk online. Provides links to commonly sought information through Pathfinders. Good
NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Information about the Orchestra and its performance schedule. Good
NEW JERSEY TRAVEL AND
TOURISM
Official site for the Department of Tourism. Includes online tours of the Seaport at Tuckerton, gardens and more. Good
NEW JERSEY UNPAVED
NEW!http://www.jersey.net/~khjc/roadlink.htm
Photos and descriptions of some of New Jersey’s hidden historical treasures such as Atsion, Batsto, Goshen. Good
NEW JERSEY WEBSITE LINKS PAGE
NEW! http://www.jacksonsd.k12.nj.us/switlik/jan05inservice/page2.htmlLinks to websites about New Jersey. Good
NEW JERSEY WORD SEARCH PUZZLE
NEW!http://www.thepotters.com/puzzles/newjersey.html
A word search puzzle featuring New Jersey towns. Good
NEW JERSEY’S APPALACHIAN TRAIL
Follows the Appalachian Trail where it runs through New Jersey. Includes a description of each section of the trail as well as
shelter locations, mileage guide, side trails and more. Good
NEW SWEDEN FARMSTEAD
http://www.fieldtrip.com/nj/94514802.htm
A description of the New Sweden Farmstead in the Bridgeton City Park, a brief history of Swedish settlement in the area and
information for visitors (hours, etc) Good
THE NOYES MUSEUM OF ART
The Noyes Museum is southern NJ’s art museum. Does not presently have any online collections. Includes several
educational programs for students. Good
PRESERVATION NEW JERSEY
NEW!http://www.preservationnj.org/
An organization promoting the preservation of New Jersey’s historic places. Good
PRINTABLE MAP OF NEW JERSEY
NEW!http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/atlas/index.html?Parent=usofam&Rootmap=usnj&Mode=d
A map of New Jersey for students to print out. Good
ROWAN UNIVERSITY
The official site for Rowan University (formerly Glassboro State College). Good
SALEM COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Official site for the Salem County Historical Society. Good
SCIENCE UPDATE – SMART GUN LEGISLATION IN NJ
NEW!http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/sci_update.cfm?DocID=254
A Science Update program transcript with audio file on how NJ became the first state in the US to enable a "smart gun" law
and what that means. Good
THE SHAKESPEARE THEATRE OF NEW JERSEY
NEW!http://www.njshakespeare.org/
"The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (formerly called "New Jersey Shakespeare Festival") is one of 22
professional theatres in the state. One of the leading Shakespeare theatres in the nation — serving 100,000
adults and children annually — it is New Jersey's only professional theatre company dedicated to Shakespeare's
canon and other classic masterworks. Through its productions and education programs, the company strives
to illuminate the universal and lasting relevance of the classics for contemporary audiences." Good
TEACHER RESOURCES FOR NEW JERSEY
NEW!http://www.state.nj.us/state/history/material.html
Resources for teachers to use in teaching about New Jersey. Basically brief lesson plans with readings. Good
WEIRD NJ
http://www.weirdnj.com/home/index.html
The site for all the weird stories and tales of
New Jersey – haunted places, Weird Animals, Roadside Attractions, Local
Heroes & Villains, Underground (caves, tunnels), Abandoned Places, Ghosts and
more. Taken with a grain of salt, the site
provides a fun look at the lighter side of our state. Good
THE WETLANDS INSTITUTE
http://www.wetlandsinstitute.org/
"At the Wetlands Institute, we promote the conservation and preservation of
coastal ecosystems by providing
a fun and educational experience for families, school groups and vacationers of
all ages. As you browse through
our site, you will see the many attractions we offer to visitors, as well as the
extensive array of educational programs
available throughout the year."
Good
WHEATON VILLAGE
http://www.wheatonvillage.org/
Information and photos of Wheaton Village, the
museum and the craftsmen. Includes some photos from exhibitions. Good
WILD AND SCENIC
MAURICE RIVER
http://mauriceriver.igc.org/
Information about the Maurice River watershed with
places of interest. Includes a tour of the area. Includes essays from
students and a coloring page to print out of the East Point Lighthouse. Good
WILDLIFE OF NEW JERSEY CHECKLISTS
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AMPHIBIANS OF NEW JERSEYhttp://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/chkamph.htm
A table of amphibians found in New Jersey along with their status (i.e. endangered, stable). Includes the common and scientific
names. Does not include photos. Good
* BIRDS OF NEW JERSEY
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/chkbirds.htm
A table of birds found in New Jersey along with
their status (i.e. endangered, stable). Includes the common and scientific
names.
Does not include photos. Also includes whether they breed here or are migrant.
Good
*
MAMMALS OF NEW JERSEYhttp://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/chkmamls.htm
A table of mammals found in New Jersey along with their status (i.e. endangered, stable). Includes the common and scientific names.
Does not include photos. Good
*REPTILES
OF NEW JERSEY
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/chkrept.htm
A table of reptiles found in New Jersey along with
their status (i.e. endangered, stable). Includes the common and scientific
names.
Does not include photos. Good
WORKFORCE NJ – EMPLOYMENT LISTINGS
NEW!
http://www.wnjpin.state.nj.us/
Find jobs, explore career choices for find
employees in this NJ Job Bank. Good
FORT HANCOCK: A BASTION OF AMERICA’S EASTERN SEABOARD – LESSON PLAN
NEW!http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/37hancock/37hancock.htm
A Teaching with Historic Places lesson plan. Includes: Getting Started: Inquiry Question, Setting the Stage: Historical Context, Determining the Facts: Readings, Visual Evidence: Images, Putting It All Together: Activities and Supplementary Resources. Excellent
THE INVENTION FACTORY: THOMAS EDISON’S LABORATORIES – LESSON PLAN NEW!
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/25edison/25edison.htm
A Teaching with Historic Places lesson plan. Includes: Inquiry Question, Setting the Stage: Historical Context, Locating the Site: Maps, Determining the Facts: Readings, Visual Evidence: Images, Putting It All Together: Activities and Supplementary Resources. Excellent
PATERSON, NEW JERSEY: AMERICA’S SILK CITY – LESSON PLAN
NEW!
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/102paterson/102paterson.htm
A Teaching with Historic Places lesson plan. Includes: Inquiry Question, Setting
the Stage: Historical Context, Locating the Site: Maps, Determining the Facts:
Readings, Visual Evidence: Images, Putting It All Together: Activities and
Supplementary Resources. Excellent
PINELANDS ONLINE CURRICULUM GUIDES
NEW!
http://www.state.nj.us/pinelands/pinecur/index.htm
"Welcome to the New Jersey Pinelands Commission's On-Line Curriculum Guides. The
information in these guides has been designed to help students develop an
appreciation of the diversity and complexity of the Pinelands, and an
understanding of the need to preserve and protect this unique resource."
Includes and Introduction and Curriculum Guides
for grades 4-6 and 7-8 and Resources. Excellent
COME VISIT NEW JERSEY! – WEBQUEST
A webquest on New Jersey for junior high students. "Congratulations! You and your team from the New Jersey Tourism Department
have been appointed as special task force to re-vamp the New Jersey tourism business. Your assignment is to create a successful
campaign to not only draw tourists to New Jersey, but to encourage New Jerseyans to vacation in their own state! Many businesses
will depend on YOU! New Jersey has something for everyone. Now, show them!" Excellent
NEW JERSEY AND YOU – WEBQUEST
http://hometown.aol.com/lisadv/
A webquest for middle school students on New Jersey. " After learning basic factual information about New Jersey, your group will plan the family’s vacation. Each member of the" family "has a different interest and that interest must be accommodated when choosing the places to visit on your trip." Excellent
NEW JERSEY BLACK BEARS WEBQUEST
http://192.107.108.56/portfolios/l/leddy_l/Brains/Final/
A webquest for 4th grade students on
black bears in New Jersey.
"As a member of a special team of children appearing before your town council,
you will need to be well informed about the New Jersey Black Bear and the
growing problem of its overpopulation, before you can determine the best
placement for Blackie, Jackie and Mama Bear. Your team will decide, as a whole,
on which solution you will recommend to the town council. You are to
prepare this presentation in the form of an electronic slide show. You
will include slides, which highlight the background information, which helped
you reach your decision. Conclude your presentation with reasons why your
alternative is the only logical placement for Blackie, Jackie, and Mama Bear."
Includes photos and video clips.
Excellent
NEW JERSEY COUNTIES WEBQUEST
NEW!
http://www.geocities.com/nguyenld2005/index.html
A webquest on New Jersey counties for upper
elementary/middle school students.
"First you will need to choose one county in the state to research. Then you
will be asked to research that county and report on it. The report should
include important facts and information about the county, major cities from the
county, climate and geography of the county, agriculture and industry in the
county, and attractions located in the county."
Excellent
THE NEW JERSEY PINELANDS WEBQUEST
A webquest for junior/senior high students on the New Jersey Pinelands. "As a team you're going to explore the topic of the New Jersey Pinelands. Each member of your team will assume a role. You will be an Environmentalist, Developer, Farmer, Retired College Professor, or a Fire Marshal. Each of you will become an expert in one part of the topic. Then you'll have to come back together to answer a question that gets to the heart of 'what's progress and who determines it?' We want you to do a good job, so why not read the evaluation rubric for this WebQuest?" Excellent
NEW JERSEY WEBQUEST
A webquest on New Jersey for elementary students. "Imagine that you have just arrived home from school. Your family has just told you that you will be moving. Your new home will be in the state of New Jersey. After spending your entire life in New York, you will need to adjust to a new environment. To make the transition easier, your teacher suggests that you find out about your new home." Excellent
"A FABULOUS TRIP TO NEW JERSEY IS YOURS FOR THE TAKING" WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www.susqu.edu/students/d/doehnerp/Web%20Quest.htmA webquest for middle school students on New Jersey. "Congratulations! You have just won a week getaway to the sunny beaches of New Jersey, courtesy of your local FunTripsForYou travel agency! You and one lucky friend will receive free airfare, free taxi services to travel throughout the state, and a week’s stay at the Caesar’s Atlantic City Hotel (a prize valued at over $3,000!). You might ask, what is the catch? Well, FunTripsForYou is a new travel agency in your neck of the woods, and is looking to get established. The company is in the process of building its business, and wants your help! In exchange for a week getaway to fabulous New Jersey, the company asks that you create a brochure about New Jersey to go in the agency’s offices nation-wide. Do not worry, FunTripsForYou will let you know exactly what has to go into the brochure; it is just up to you to find the information and create a unique layout for the brochure. So what do you say? One week in beautiful New Jersey with a best friend could be all yours from your friends at FunTripsForYou!" Note: We found a couple of broken links on this site. Very Good
THE "I LOVE NEW JERSEY" WEBQUEST
NEW!http://www.westfieldnj.com/ts/pollardNJWeb1.htm
A webquest for upper elementary/middle school students on New Jersey. "Help! All of the state workers for the New Jersey Department of Tourism have resigned from their jobs. The current governor needs to replace this vital workforce! You will work in teams of three to four people to research important information about New Jersey. The governor wants your team to produce a variety of products that highlight the "wonders" of New Jersey by the spring of this current year. With your help, we can revive the sagging tourism trade in New Jersey. (We have more than just Turnpike and Parkway exits, you know!) These products will be shared with the entire Department of Tourism (that’s right, your peers and coworkers). Through research in books, reference periodicals, and on current New Jersey websites, you will discover the vast and wonderful resources New Jersey has to offer. You will learn about our state’s history, popular attractions, folklore, and important issues that have impacted our lives in New Jersey. Good luck with your new job!" Very Good
SAVE A SPECIES – NEW JERSEY – WEBQUEST
NEW!http://www.glenrocknj.org/webquests/Science/bivonej_webquest/save%20a%20species1.htm
A webquest on endangered species. "Introduction: Help save a species! There are thousands of animal species dying out every day. In your home state of New Jersey there are hundreds of species on the Endangered Species list! As a student, you can help save a species. This quest challenges you to learn about a local animal on the verge of extinction, find out what threatens it and learn how we can protect it." Note: We found a couple of broken links on this site. Very Good
DISCLAIMER: We are unable to check every link within every site.
Prepared by the Cumberland County AVA Center staff. Please call #856-451-0817 or email: avactr@salemnj.org with questions or suggestions for future web site lists. The site list is also posted on two other web sites:
May 2005
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