David & Lorraine Cheng Library

William Paterson University of New Jersey

New Jersey Education Lesson Plans

Electronic New Jersey, A Digital Archive of New Jersey History
This digital archive of New Jersey history provides an in-depth study of the role New Jersey played in the American Revolution, in social protest during the 1960's and 70's, and in other significant historical events.
http://www.scc.rutgers.edu/njh/
HangOut NJ
New Jersey history, government, facts and famous people. Created by the NJ Office of Information Technology and the NJ Department of Education for elementary students.
http://www.state.nj.us/hangout_nj
New Jersey Historical Commission
Print and online publications, materials for teachers, links to New Jersey museums and historical societies and related websites.
http://newjerseyhistory.org
New Jersey Legislature's Kids' Page
"How does a bill become a law?" and "What is the legislature?" are two of the questions answered here. Includes state symbols and puzzle pages.
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/kids/
New Jersey Women's History
Facts, images, documents and sample lesson plans are included in this web site designed by the Women's Project of New Jersey in collaboration with Rutgers University Libraries and the New Jersey Historical Society.
http://www.scc.rutgers.edu/njwomenshistory/
Roebling Online History Archive
A self-guided tour of the history of the John a. Roebling's Son's Company, makers of wire rope used in construction of the Brooklyn and George Washington bridges. This website contains oral histories and primary source documents. Part of the Virtual Invention Factory.
http://www.inventionfactory.com/history

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Compiled by Yvonne Roux
Curriculum Materials Librarian
Last Updated: September 15, 2006