State Facts
New Jersey was the 3rd state to join the union. It became a state on December 18, 1787.
Capital - Trenton
Abbreviation - NJ
Nickname - Garden State
Motto - "Liberty and Prosperity"
Song -
Bird - Eastern Goldfinch
Flower - Purple Violet
Insect - Honey Bee
Area - approximately 8,722 square miles
Websites for studying about New Jersey
New Jersey State Symbols Games
Worksheets and puzzles for kids to learn more about New Jersey
A to Z Kids Stuff - New Jersey
Fun Educational Activities
Information about New Jersey. State study guides have been added to the Fast Facts pages
From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on New Jersey
Mr. Donn has been online for as long as I can remember and he has one of the largest collections of social studies resources available. This is his collection of New Jersey resources.
Explore the States - New Jersey
From the Library of Congress. Games and stories of America's past.
Facts & Trivia about New Jersey
Loads of fun facts, photos, and travel information about New Jersey.
EnchantedLearning.com
Kids Pages - The Bear Necessities of Safety
A 12-page coloring book created by the Lions, Tigers and Bears Oh My! 4-H Club of Sussex County, NJ in cooperation with the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife.
By The Sea - All About Fish and Fishing in New Jersey
Coloring book from the JerseySeafoodNJ.gov
The Next Generation. Information on New Jersey for kids.
Assignment Jew Jersey - New Jersey Symbols
Coloring Books for all if New Jersey state symbols.
Kids Pages - Wildlife of New Jersey
Coloring book from the Department of Environmental Protection Division of Fish and Wildlife
RoadsideAmerica.com - New Jersey
Unique tourist attractions and landmarks in New Jersey
