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.
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DOWN JERSEY – CELEBRATING OUR SENSE OF PLACE
NEW URL!
EDISON NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
ELECTRONIC NEW JERSEY – A DIGITAL ARCHIVE OF NEW JERSEY
HISTORY
HANGOUT NEW JERSEY – THE NEXT GENERATION
THE JERSEY CAM NETWORK
http://www.jerseycam.com/THE NEW JERSEY DIGITAL HIGHWAY
NEW!NEW JERSEY – ENCHANTED LEARNING
NEW!NEW JERSEY HISTORY’S MYSTERIES
http://www.njhm.com/NEW JERSEY STATE LEGISLATURE
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/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!CLUES – CUMBERLAND LIBRARIES UNITED ELECTRONIC SYSTEM
CUMBERLAND COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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
LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER
http://www.lsc.org/
NEW JERSEY GEOLOGICAL SURVEY – LINKS
NEW!NEW JERSEY HISTORIC MAPS
http://mapmaker.rutgers.edu/Maps.html
NEW JERSEY HISTORY
NEW!NEW JERSEY HISTORY
NEW!
NEW JERSEY LIGHTHOUSES
http://njlhs.burlco.org/lights.htm
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
DISCOVERY HOUSE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
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
http://www.angelfire.com/nj/becjosh/bluehole.html
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
http://www.npsnj.org/
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
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
NEW JERSEY HISTORICAL RESOURCES
NEW!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
NJ POETS.COM
NEW!NEW JERSEY QUARTER
NEW JERSEY ROAD LINKS
NEW!THE NEW JERSEY STATE AQUARIUM
NEW JERSEY STATE SYMBOLS, CAPITAL, CONSTITUTION, FLAGS, MAPS,
SONG
NEW JERSEY STATEWIDE REFERENCE CENTER
NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
NEW JERSEY
TRAVEL AND TOURISM
NEW JERSEY UNPAVED
NEW!NEW JERSEY WEBSITE LINKS PAGE
NEW! http://www.jacksonsd.k12.nj.us/switlik/jan05inservice/page2.htmlNEW JERSEY WORD SEARCH PUZZLE
NEW!NEW JERSEY’S APPALACHIAN TRAIL
NEW SWEDEN FARMSTEAD
http://www.fieldtrip.com/nj/94514802.htmTHE NOYES MUSEUM OF ART
PRESERVATION NEW JERSEY
NEW!PRINTABLE MAP OF NEW JERSEY
NEW!ROWAN UNIVERSITY
SALEM COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
SCIENCE UPDATE – SMART GUN LEGISLATION IN NJ
NEW!THE SHAKESPEARE THEATRE OF NEW JERSEY
NEW!TEACHER RESOURCES FOR NEW JERSEY
NEW!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
*
AMPHIBIANS OF NEW JERSEY* 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 JERSEY*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!THE INVENTION FACTORY: THOMAS EDISON’S LABORATORIES – LESSON PLAN NEW!
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
NEW JERSEY AND YOU – WEBQUEST
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
NEW JERSEY WEBQUEST
"A FABULOUS TRIP TO NEW JERSEY IS YOURS FOR THE TAKING" WEBQUEST NEW!
http://www.susqu.edu/students/d/doehnerp/Web%20Quest.htmTHE "I LOVE NEW JERSEY" WEBQUEST
NEW!SAVE A SPECIES – NEW JERSEY – WEBQUEST
NEW!
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