Content-Based Resources

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Content-Based Resources

Content-Based Resources

The LRC-South 's collection of online educational resources provides essential information on NJ Student Learning Standards, educational topics, and content-specific resources. Dive into comprehensive, standards-aligned materials across core disciplines and topics. Resources include interactive activities, primary source documents, lesson plans, and creative activities and movement-based resources to promote holistic student development across all grade levels.

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New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS)

The New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) describe what students should know and be able to do at the completion of a 13-year public education. These standards provide the foundation for local district curricula that is used by teachers in the development of their daily lesson plans. The standards provide local school districts with clear and specific benchmarks for student achievement in nine content areas. Learn More

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Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Introduce young learners to the basics— literacy, numbers, nature, and art — through play, fostering curiosity while developing core motor and social skills.

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Educational Technology

Educational tools and resources to enhance teaching, improve learning outcomes, and effectively integrate technology in educational practices.

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English Language Arts (ELA)

Explore resources to foster literacy development as well as adaptive formats and supports for struggling readers.

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English & Multilingual Learners

Support English and multilingual learners with online resources built to boost language development and achievement.

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Financial Literacy

Online resources to teach students the financial literacy skills they’ll need to manage their financial resources effectively throughout their lives.

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Health & Physical Education

Resources to support Comprehensive Health and Physical Education standards, including personal and mental health, physical wellness, and safety.

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Mathematics

Discover free resources to keep K-12 students engaged in math, alongside specialized intervention and professional development websites to support your instructional planning.

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Monthly Learning Themes

Enhance learning and engagement in the classroom by integrating monthly learning themes that celebrate individual abilities, cultural diversity, and historical events.

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Open Education Resources (OERs)

A collection of Open Educational Resources (OERs) that are freely available for teachers and students to use, adapt, share, and reuse.

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Science

Support inquiry-based science—as recommended by the NGSS—with these free web resources. Perfect for lesson planning across all grade levels, this collection helps teachers, parents, and students keep exploring science together.

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Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)

Social and emotional learning (SEL) refers to the acquisition and application of the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand/manage emotions; set/achieve positive goals; feel/show empathy for others; and make responsible decisions.

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Social Studies

Discover free social studies activities, lessons, and interactive resources for all grades—covering civics, geography, history, primary sources, and professional development.

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STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics

Boost your STEAM skills with our curated collection of resources. Discover engaging, hands-on activities for 3D printing, coding, robotics, and engineering design.

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Virtual Field Trips, Educational Games & Additional Resources

Virtual field trips let students explore the world—and beyond—right from home. Dive into these free resources to start your next adventure.

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Visual & Performing Arts

These resources, across the visual arts, music, and theater, offer dynamic, are designed to spark innovation in the visual arts, musical composition, and dramatic performances.

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Find more information on our Inclusive Education Resource page.

Find information on inclusive practices, special education, instructional design, behavior supports, and more!

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Browse LRC-South library resources with our Alexandria Researcher.

We offer a collection of PreK-21 educational materials, eBooks, professional books, and resources for LRC-South members to borrow. Search by title, subject, author, medium, or content area.

You can also Explore Lists curated by resource collections and content areas. 

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These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by the Learning Resource Center-South of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual. The Learning Resource Center-South bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Contact the external site for answers to questions regarding its content.