NEW JERSEY WEB SITES FOR TEACHERS & STUDENTS

 

 

Access these sites through your computer’s Internet connection.  Open the underlined address.  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.  

 

Some sites are listed as field trip possibilities and not for online activities.

 

All of the sites listed were active as of November 21, 2001.  The evaluation is by the AVA Center staff according to the amount of information given and its potential use in the classroom. 

 

DOWN JERSEY – CELEBRATING OUR SENSE OF PLACE

            http://www.cumauriceriver.org/downjersey/preface/forward.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

            http://www.nps.gov/edis/home.htm

The National Historic Site in West Orange, NJ where Thomas Edison made some of his most important discoveries.  Includes a new Flash section on Edison’s Invention Process in which students get to guide Edison’s invention team with sound and animated sections.  Excellent

 

ELECTRONIC NEW JERSEY – A DIGITAL ARCHIVE OF NEW JERSEY HISTORY

            http://www.scc.rutgers.edu/njh/index.htm

Information on New Jersey’s role in nine topic areas: New Jersey in the American Revolution, Paul Robeson, World War II and New Jersey, New Jersey in the Civil War, Jersey Homesteads, Social Protest in the 1960s and 1970s, Mass Culture and Consumerism, and History of Science and Technology.  Excellent

 

ENDANGERED NEW JERSEY – A THINKQUEST SITE

            http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/5736/

“Endangered and Threatened Wildlife in the United States with a Special Focus on New Jersey.” Topics: Mammals, Invertebrates, Birds, Reptiles, Fish, Amphibians.  Also includes information on the Endangered Species list, places to see wildlife in New Jersey, a Teacher’s page and more.  Excellent

 

HANGOUT NEW JERSEY

            http://www.state.nj.us/hangout/

Lots of facts and fun for kids.  Focus is on New Jersey topics.  Sections: Having Fun, It’s Your World, Teen Stuff, Kids’ Brain Food, All About You and Parents and Teachers.  The Lesson Plan Goldmine includes links to sites offering lesson plans.  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

 

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 IN THE REVOLUTION

            http://people.csnet.net/dpost/welcome.html

Some of the most important events of the American Revolution happened in New Jersey.  The site contains accounts of the battles, historical sites, town histories, living history groups and more.  Excellent

 

THE NEW JERSEY PINELANDS

            http://www.pressplus.com/pinelands/intro.html

Information on the Pinelands.  Sections: Animals; Art; Folklore; Food; History; Fire, Water, Iron; Music; People; Plants; Recreation; Towns; Take the Pinelands Quiz; Map of the Pinelands 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, Bills 2000-2001, 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 TRAVEL AND TOURISM

            http://www.state.nj.us/travel/

Official site for the Department of Tourism.  Includes online tours of sites such as the Barnegat Lighthouse and the Seaport at Tuckerton.  Use the clickable map for the Southern Shore area.  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

 

OLD BARRACKS MUSEUM, TRENTON, NJ

            http://www.barracks.org/

Students become colonial soldiers.  Includes music, videos, photos and sounds.  Sections: Programs, Things to Do (including a teacher’s section), Barracks History, Meet the Past, Ask the Historian and General Information.  Excellent

 

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.  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

 

PLANTS 0F THE NEW JERSEY PINELANDS (PINE BARRENS)

            http://www.georgian.edu/pinebarrens/

Discusses plant species found in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey.  Includes 61 common plants with color photographs, scientific and common names, plant family, height at maturity, description of the plant and its habitat, and where the photo(s) was taken.  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: Community Leaders of the Past, Cruise Down Memory Lane (under construction), Friends of Historic Vineland, Gittone Stadium, Heroes and Villains, Historical Links, History of Cumberland County, History of the Vineland Public Schools, Landis School, Landis Theater, Palace of Depression, Remembering the Holocaust, The Legend of Jersey Tom, and much more.  Excellent

 

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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.  Very Good

 

DELAWARE BAY SCHOONER PROJECT

            http://www.ajmeerwald.org/

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.   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

 

MONTCLAIR ART MUSEUM

            http://www.montclair-art.com/maintoc9.htm

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.  Several of the pieces are shown online with explanatory information.  Very 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.  Very Good

 

NJ GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS ON THE WEB

            http://www.njstatelib.org/cyberdesk/gbgday2.htm

A large list of NJ government publications, most available in PDF format but agency and department.  Search feature.  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

 

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

 

THE NEW JERSEY STATE AQUARIUM

            http://www.njaquarium.org/

Official site of the New Jersey State Aquarium in Camden.  The site includes a Virtual Tour, Streaming Video (several clips) and Fish of the Month (temp. inactive).Click on Camera for the live Sharkcam.  (Note: Some of the site seems to be inactive- check back often)Very Good

 

NEW JERSEY STATE SYMBOLS, CAPITAL, CONSTITUTION, FLAGS, MAPS, SONG

            http://www.50states.com/newjerse.htm

Facts on New Jersey including the state flag, bird, wildflower, etc.  Also includes demographic information.  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

 

THE PRESS OF ATLANTIC CITY

            http://www.pressplus.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

 

ROWAN UNIVERSITY

            http://www.rowan.edu/

The official site for Rowan University (formerly Glassboro State College).  Very Good

 

SCHOONER AJ MEERWALD, TALL SHIP OF NEW JERSEY

            http://members.bellatlantic.net/%7Eedwardsr/schooner.htm

Additional information on the AJ Meerwald including photos and a history.  Very Good

 

WILD NEW JERSEY

            http://www.wildnj.com/

Information on New Jersey wildlife such as birds and butterflies.  (Check out the many articles on the right for a lot of information).  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

 

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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

 

COURIER POST ONLINE

            http://www.courierpostonline.com/

The online version of the Camden newspaper.  Good

 

DELAWARE WATER GAP VISITOR’S GUIDE

            http://delawarewatergap.net/

A complete guide to this National Recreation Area. Sections include: History, Geology, Museums, Recreation, Parks, Vistas and more.  Good

 

DISCOVERY HOUSE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

            http://www.discovery-house.com

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

 

THE FRANKLIN MINERAL MUSEUM AND MINE REPLICA

            http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Lab/6347/

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

 

FOSSILS IN NEW JERSEY

            http://home.earthlink.net/~skurth/

Focuses on the geology and paleontology of New Jersey from the Cretaceous and Tertiary periods. Includes Amber, Invertebrate fossils, Vertebrate fossils, Plant fossils, and Dinosaurs.  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

 

THE HANCOCK HOUSE

            http://www.geocities.com/othernj/Hancock.html

The story of the 1778 massacre of Continental troops at the home of Judge William Hancock in Hancock’s Bridge, Salem County.  Provides a brief account. 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

 

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

 

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

 

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 FACTS AND SYMBOLS

            http://www.state.nj.us/njfacts/njfacts.htm

Demographic facts plus the state bird, trees, flower, ship, seal, dinosaur, fish, flag, animal, shell and dance.  Simple but good.  Good

 

NEW JERSEY MONTHLY ONLINE

            http://www.njmonthly.com/issues/Nov01/frame.html

The online version of the state’s monthly magazine.  A synopsis of the main articles is included.  Good

 

NEW JERSEY MUSEUMS

            http://www.njmuseums.com/

A clickable map of New Jersey museums by county.  Good

 

NJ ONLINE

            http://www.nj.com/

New Jersey headlines or business info.  Mostly commercial or news.  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

 

SALEM COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

            http://www.salemcounty.com/schs/index.html

Official site for the Salem County Historical Society.  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.  Very Good

 

 

Prepared by the Cumberland County AVA Center staff.  Please call #856-451-0817 or email:  cumbavac@snip.net  with questions or suggestions for future web site lists. The site list is also posted on three web sites so far:

http://www.improvelearning.com/text/tchr_web/tchr_web.html

http://www.atlanticava.org

http://www.clueslibs.org/information/ccl/default.htm