1. Do you know what state they call the Garden State, even though it is famous for its shore?

2. New Jersey The little state with a lot of history!

3. Facts about New Jersey Named by the British after the Channel Island, Jersey Became a state on December 18, 1787 Capital is Trenton. Other large cities include Newark, Jersey City, and Camden. Current Governor-Chris Christie State Motto-Liberty and Prosperity Postal Abbreviation-NJ

4. The State Flag The New Jersey state flag was formally adopted in 1896.

5. State Bird-Eastern Goldfinch State Flower-Violet State Tree- Northern Red Oak

6. New Jersey’s State Song I’m From New Jersey Written & Music by Red Mascara Verse (Ad lib)I know of a state that's a perfect playland with white sandy beaches by the sea; With fun-filled mountains, lakes and parks, and folks with hospitality; With historic towns where battles were fought, and presidents have made their home; It's called New Jersey, and I toast and tout it wherever I may roam. 'Cause... First Chorus I'M FROM NEW JERSEY and I'm proud about it, I love the Garden State. I'M FROM NEW JERSEY and I want to shout it, I think it's simply great. All of the other states throughout the nation may mean a lot to some; But I wouldn't want another, Jersey is like no other, I'm glad that's where I'm from. Second Chorus If you want glamour, try Atlantic City or Wildwood by the sea; Then there is Trenton, Princeton, and Fort Monmouth, they all made history. Each little town has got that certain something, from High Point to Cape May; And some place like Mantoloking, Phillipsburg, or Hoboken will steal your heart away.

7. Geography Highest Point- High Point 1803 ft above sea level Lowest Point-Atlantic Coast at sea level

8. Climate Average rainfall is 40 inches per year. Average temperature range from a high of 86.4 degrees to a low of 24.2 degrees Record high-110 degrees on July 10, 1936 Record low0-34 degrees on January 5, 1904

9. Major Crops and Agriculture Products Nursery Stock, Horses, Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts, Seafood, and Dairy Products

10. Famous Landmarks Atlantic City Jersey Shore Boardwalk Thomas Edison’s Home Ellis Island

11. Famous New Jerseyans Frank Sinatra-Singer and Actor Judy Bloom-Author Jon Bon Jovi-Musician Bruce Springsteen-Musician

12. Interesting Facts Most Diners in the World First Baseball Game was played in Hoboken Home to the World’s Largest Water Tower First Drive-in Movie Theater

13. Monopoly Street Names Are Named After Streets in Atlantic City