Regions of NJ
If you were traveling from north to south in New Jersey, what region would be last on your trip?
the Atlantic Coastal Plain
Answers may vary: corn, tomatoes, eggplant, cranberries, lettuce, apples
Name one thing the Lenape did for fun.
Storytelling, playing games with equipment made out of natural resources (lacrosse), making music
In which county is Bedminster, NJ?
Somerset!
In which region would you find Bedminster, NJ?
Piedmont
How do the people of New Jersey use its rocks?
Name one job that was considered "men's work" in the Lenape culture?
In which season are most parts of New Jersey hot and humid?
Summer
Appalachian Ridge and Valley
Name two ways people use the saltwater and freshwater of New Jersey?
Some people earn a living by catching fish and selling them to grocery stores. Some people earn a living by taking people out on fishing trips. Many people like to catch their own fish to eat.
What were Lenape boys taught at an early age? What were Lenape girls taught?
Boys were taught woodcraft and hunting. Girls were taught housekeeping and gardening.
How many counties are in New Jersey?
21
Atlantic Coastal Plain
How are New Jersey's farmlands used?
To grow fresh produce, and to raise livestock like pigs, chickens, and cows.
Name two ways the Lenape traveled from place to place.
They often traveled by foot. They also made canoes out of trees to travel across water.
If you are in Cape May, New Jersey, are you in the coldest part of the state or the warmest part of the state?
Warmest
In which region would you find hills, lakes for fishing, and ski resorts?
The Highlands
New Jersey's land is mostly used for ______________________.
farming
Choose two seasons. Explain how the Lenape used their natural resources during those seasons.
Fall: harvested crops
Winter: hunted deer and other animals
Spring: planted gardens
Summer: caught oysters and clams
Sand is used to manufacture ___________.
glass