Web Links

About New Jersey

State of New Jersey: The official state Web site is a first stop for information about New Jersey.
http://www.state.nj.us/
New Jersey QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau: Explore New Jersey's facts and figures, from population statistics to economic indicators.
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/34000.html
New Jersey: Read short articles on state history and culture, from “Clean Ocean Action's Beach Sweep” to “The Irish of the Fifth District”
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/es/nj/

New Jersey Department of Education: The state's Department of Education Web site is an invaluable resource. Here you will find information on assessment, standards, grants, and more.
http://www.state.nj.us/education/
Educational Resources for New Jersey: This site lists New Jersey resources from the U.S. Department of Education.
http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list_by_territory.cfm?territory_id=nj

New Jersey Reading Association: The New Jersey Reading Association Web site offers information on conferences, awards and grants, and membership.
http://www.njreading.org/
Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey: Here you will find information about the New Jersey affiliate of the National Association of Teachers of Mathematics.
http://www.amtnj.org/
New Jersey Science Teachers Association: The New Jersey Science Teachers Association Web site provides information on membership, standards, and helpful links.
http://www.njsta.org/
New Jersey Council for the Social Studies: The New Jersey Council for the Social Studies Web site contains information on standards, professional development, and conferences.
http://www.njcss.org/

New Jersey: Here you will find a political map showing major towns and rivers.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/nytmaps.pl?new_jersey
Color Landform Atlas: New Jersey: This site contains topographical and political maps to the county level for New Jersey, as well as a menu of links to other online information about the state.
http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/states/nj_0.html

Quick Facts: New Jersey: “Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government,” from the U.S. Printing office, runs down fun state facts, including the state motto, flower, and song.
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/state/newjersey.html
Hangout State of New Jersey Web site for Kids: The New Jersey kids' site gives students a look at their state and its government.
http://www.state.nj.us/hangout_nj/
New Jersey Fun Facts: This Web site has kid-friendly census data about New Jersey.
http://factfinder.census.gov/home/en/kids/funfacts/new_jersey.html