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More Than Just a Month: Integrating Diverse American Histories into K-12 Social Studies
New Jersey recognizes commemorative months that call upon institutions of learning and culture to observe them with appropriate activities and programs. In support of this, a series of professional development sessions throughout school year 2024-2025 entitled More Than Just a Month featured resources aligned to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) for Social Studies.
For educators, More Than Just a Month transforms commemorative months from disconnected, isolated activities into meaningful, standards-aligned curriculum integration, reducing the burden of independent resource development. Through vetted resources that create substantive, year-round learning experiences while authentically honoring diverse histories and contributions, educators can seamlessly weave cultural awareness into their regular instruction, fostering deeper student understanding and engagement throughout the academic year.
- Integrating Muslim American History into K-12 Social Studies
- Integrating NJ's Black Heritage Trail into K-12 Social Studies
- Integrating Women’s History into K-12 Social Studies
- Integrating Sikh American History into K-12 Social Studies
- Integrating Jewish American History into K-12 Social Studies
- Integrating Religious Diversity into K-12 Social Studies
- Integrating AAPI History into K-12 Social Studies
- Integrating LGBT American History into K-12 Social Studies
- Integrating Hispanic-Latino American History into K-12 Social Studies
- Integrating Disability History into K-12 Social Studies
- Integrating Indigenous NJ History into K-12 Social Studies
January
February
Integrating NJ's Black Heritage Trail into K-12 Social Studies
- The Black Freedom Struggle in Northern New Jersey, 1613-1860
- Bibliographic Resources Relating to Experiences of People of African Descent, Native Americans, and Women in Revolutionary Era New Jersey, 2024
- Afro-Americans in New Jersey, 1988
- The New Jersey African American history curriculum guide, grades 9 to 12
- New Jersey Slavery Records
- Krueger Scott Oral History Collection
March
April
Integrating Sikh American History into K-12 Social Studies
- South Asian American Digital Archive (SAADA)
- The Sikh Coalition Digital Library
- The Pluralism Project, Harvard University: Sikhism
- Kaur Foundation: Sikh American Heritage Toolkit
Integrating Jewish American History into K-12 Social Studies
- American Jewish Historical Society
- The Jewish Americans | PBS
- Virtual Jewish World: New Jersey, United States
- Timeline - American Jewish Archives
- Every May is JAHM - Jewish American Heritage Month
Integrating Religious Diversity into K-12 Social Studies
May
June
September
October
Integrating Disability History into K-12 Social Studies
- Children's Books: Portrayals of People with Disabilities
- Disability History: An Overview
- Emerging America Model Lessons on Disability History
- Everybody: An Artifact History of Disability in America
- Museum of disABILITY History
- Rooted in Rights
- Hidden Voices: Americans with Disabilities in United States History
November
Integrating Indigenous NJ History into K-12 Social Studies
- Native American History (National Archives)
- Native Knowledge (NK) 360° Education Initiative (Smithsonian)
- Teaching with Historic Places (National Park Service)
NJ Indigenous Tribal Websites
Disclaimer
The resources provided on this webpage are for informational purposes only. All resources must meet the New Jersey Department of Education’s (NJDOE) accessibility guidelines. The NJDOE aims to conform to Level AA of the current version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2). However, the NJDOE does not guarantee that linked external sites conform to Level AA of the WCAG 2.2. Neither NJDOE nor its officers, employees, or agents specifically endorse, recommend, or favor these resources or the organizations that created them. Please note that the NJDOE has not reviewed or approved the materials related to the programs.