To ensure students are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in our rapidly changing world, New Jersey has established standards for school districts to build their curricula. The New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) provide clear learning goals across every grade level to help prepare students for postsecondary success.

Meeting changing requirements can be challenging, but you can give educators an accessible teaching and learning resource aligned to state and national standards. With Gale In Context: For Educators, teachers and school leaders can engage students with ready-to-use lesson plans that support curriculum requirements for New Jersey.

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New Jersey Curriculum Mandate

AMISTAD LAW

The curriculum of elementary and secondary school students should incorporate information on the African slave trade, slavery in America, the vestiges of slavery in this country, and the contributions of African Americans to our country.

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AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES

Grade Levels: K–12

Lesson Plans: 66

• Elementary School: 14

• Middle School: 20

• High School: 32

Topics Supported: African American history, literature, and contributions to the United States

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New Jersey Curriculum Mandate

ASIAN AMERICAN, PACIFIC ISLANDER HISTORY LAW

The curriculum of all K-12 students should incorporate instruction on the history and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Instructional materials should portray the cultural and economic diversity of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

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ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER STUDIES

Grade Levels: K–12

Lesson Plans: 23

• Elementary School: 6

• Middle School: 4

• High School: 13

Topics Supported: Diverse and inclusive Asian American and Pacific Islander history

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CLIMATE CHANGE LAW

The curriculum of all students in elementary through high school should include interdisciplinary instruction on climate change. Instruction should be action oriented, include authentic learning experiences, and integrate a range of perspectives.

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CLIMATE CHANGE STUDIES

Grade Levels: K–12

Lesson Plans: 61

• Elementary School: 10

• Middle School: 16

• High School: 35

Topics Supported: Science of climate change and environmental protection, critical thinking about climate change, and global studies

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Weather vs Climate 5E Lesson

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION LAW

The curriculum of all K-12 students should incorporate instruction on diversity and inclusion, supporting the following topics:

  1. Diversity, including economic diversity, equity, inclusion, tolerance, and belonging in connection with gender and sexual orientation, race and ethnicity, disabilities, and religious tolerance
  2. The impact that unconscious bias and economic disparities have at both an individual level and on society as a whole
  3. Encouraging safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments for all students

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) STUDIES

Grade Levels: K–12

Lesson Plans: 247

• Elementary School: 74

• Middle School: 68

• High School: 105

Topics Supported: Diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, tolerance, race/ethnicity, and civil rights

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Bullying Prevention Project

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FINANCIAL LITERACY BILL

Districts shall provide elementary and middle school students with the basic financial literacy necessary for sound financial decision-making. The instruction shall reflect the comprehension of students and include content on budgeting, savings, credit, debt, insurance, investment, and other issues associated with personal financial responsibility.

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FINANCIAL LITERACY STUDIES

Grade Levels: 6–8

Lesson Plans: 30

• Middle School: 30

Topics Supported: Financial Literacy for students, including budgeting, saving, credit, debt, insurance, and investment

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Loans and Credit Activity

Savings and Interest Activity

New Jersey Curriculum Mandate

HISTORY OF DISABLED AND LGBT PERSONS LAW

The curriculum of high school students should include instruction on the political, economic, and social contributions of persons with disabilities and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.

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DISABLED AND LGBT STUDIES

Grade Levels: 6–12

Lesson Plans: 7

LGBT History and Disabled Persons History

• Middle School: 1

• High School: 6

Topics Supported: Disabled persons and LGBT history

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LGBTQ+ Pride Month Escape Room

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New Jersey Curriculum Mandate

HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE LAW

The curriculum of secondary school students should include instruction on the Holocaust and genocides, enabling students to do the following:

  1. Identify and analyze theories concerning human nature and behavior
  2. Understand that genocide is a consequence of prejudice and discrimination
  3. Understand that issues of moral dilemma and conscience have a profound impact on life
  4. Understand the personal responsibility each citizen bears to fight racism and hatred

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HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE STUDIES

Grade Levels: 6–12

Lesson Plans: 17

• Middle School: 11

• High School: 5

Topics Supported: History of the Holocaust, genocides, and literature

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New Jersey Curriculum Mandate

INFORMATION LITERACY

The curriculum of all K-12 students should incorporate instruction on information literacy to locate, evaluate, and use the needed information effectively. Information literacy includes digital, visual, media, textual, and technological literacy.

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MEDIA LITERACY STUDIES

Grade Levels: K–12

Lesson Plans: 97

• Elementary School: 8

• Middle School: 24

• High School: 65

Topics Supported: Information literacy to find, evaluate, and use digital, textual, and technological media

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