The history of coal is a long one, stretching back 25 centuries or more. In the center are two harnessed draft horses surrounding a shield picturing a ship, a plow, and 3 sheaves of wheat. The state is approximately rectangular in shape and stretches about 300 miles 480 km from east to west and 150 miles 240 km from north to south. Modeled after the 1970s game show, tic tac dough requires students to get 1,000 points, or, score tic and tac by choose a panel between 19 and answering multiple choice questions about the colonies. Us kids history book of the american colonies by howard eggerbovet and marlene smithbaranzin. Lost colony, early english settlement on roanoke island now in north carolina, u. Most people think that pennsylvania was named for me but that. Pennsylvania state study lapbook pennsylvania history.
The state fact sheet and task cards can be adjusted to meet the needs of students at many levels. Pennsylvania history timeline important dates, events, and milestones in pennsylvania history. The thirteen colonies pennsylvania climate geography with the many forests in pennsylvania, there is plenty of timber to go around. Of the original thirteen colonies, pennsylvania is the only state that does not border the. Daily life and relations the colony of pennsylvania. The colonies pennsylvania by sarah nichols on prezi. The state provided over 360,000 troops as well as supplies for the union army. But, with free religion came a hard time for colonists, not having the basic comforts other colonists had. When teaching, you should always provide books the kids can read or look through themselves. These books about pennsylvania for kids are sure to please and fascinate your children. Dover publications provides books for a fee of colonial fashions paper dolls.
A history of the commonwealth chronicles political, cultural, and economic developments that have shaped the keystone state. Pennsylvania is our home lets find out more about all the things that make it so interesting and unique. The middle colonies were explored by henry hudson for the dutch east india company in 1609, sailing up the hudson river to presentday albany, new york, and along the delaware bay. Explains how the establishment of the colony of virginia, the massachusetts bay colony, and the pennsylvania colony helps to define the history of the americas between 1492 and 1763 as a time of settlement and colonization. Includes coloring sheets, a fact sheet, and 18 research task cards for further study. Pennsylvania played a major role in the civil war, providing military manpower and equipment. Part 1, the history, narrates pennsylvanians from prehistoric times through the colonial.
The settlers of pennsylvania meet their needs by using wood for homes, wagons, tools, crates, benches, and bowls. This lesson will teach you about the history of the state of pennsylvania. The pennsylvania colony fourth grade social studies lesson plan. When the civil war broke out in 1861, pennsylvania remained loyal to the union and played a vital role in the war. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. A short history of the region of pennsylvania north of the ohio, and west of the alleghany river. Teaching the lost colony of roanoke thrive in grade five. These reading comprehensions were not written specifically for the state theme unit. It caused 620,000 soldier deaths and an undetermined number of civilian casualties.
Pennsylvania is called the keystone state because of its central location of the original colonies. Click on a primary source to go to its page, where you may find additional images, transcriptions of the text, a citation guide for including the source in a bibliography, or ways to purchase copies of the source for the classroom. Pennsylvania pictures and facts national geographic kids. However, the british defeated the dutch in 1664 and took control over the area. Books about pennsylvania for kids pennsylvania history. Unless you live in pennsylvania, you probably cant load the school bus and head to the museum. Of the indian purchases, and of the running of the southern, northern, and western. Pennsylvania is mostly made up of mountains rivers, valleys, and forests. The economy of the pennsylvania colony revolves around wheat, grain, and agriculture. They were new york, new jersey, pennsylvania, and delaware. Consequently, they neglected farming and soon one europeans story early british colonies john smith, seen here in a 19thcentury painting based on a 1616 engraving.
A history of the commonwealth offers fresh perspectives on the keystone state from an array of distinguished scholars who view the history of this commonwealth critically and honestly, using the latest and best scholarship to give a modern account of pennsylvania s past. The pennsylvania colony by kevin cunningham goodreads. Offers a chronological timeline of important dates, events, and milestones in pennsylvania history. Pennsylvania history books for moms history activities history for kids teacher hacks coin books trail guide 50 states travel books. New york, now the largest of these states, also is the farthest north. This lesson is to be implemented after the students have read the pennsylvania colony by dennis b. Printable pennsylvania maps state outline, county, cities.
Find the answers to these and many other questions in pennsylvania, a book about one of the original thirteen colonies. Librarian books cost a great deal of money during my time so. Your child can do a little research to label all the landmarks in the state, and get familiar with its location within the u. History and civics for citizenship overview this teacher guide will take you through the civics test questions covered in the theme, geography the. Morse is probably the best known of any american geography author, closely followed by samuel g.
Pennsylvania s history of human habitation extends to thousands of years before the foundation of the province of pennsylvania. It was founded in 1682 by the english quaker william penn. Pennsylvania is more than just the keystone stateit was also a key starting point for many immigrants on their way both south and west. They do so by emphasizing the evolution of pennsylvania as a. When reproducing material from this book, please cite the source as follows. Pilgrims, the american colonies, the lost colony of roanoke, the colonists religious practices, farming techniques, and more information regarding daily life. Island colony, believed in fair treatment in all dealings with native americans. From its origins as a colony with a special sense of missionto show that. Lost colony english settlement, north america britannica. The theme is constant throughout the book, dealing with the history of the colony from a native american perspective. A survey of recent books on pennsylvania political history, 17871877. It is the 9thmost densely populated of the 50 states. The first public school in the american colonies was in philadelphia. We are called one of the breadbasket colonies by other towns in the nation.
Discover the past of pennsylvania through state maps in our online collection of old historical maps that span over 250 years of growth. Pennsylvania state symbols, history, geography, economics, and more. Reading comprehensions with references to pennsylvania this section lists reading comprehensions on with references to the state of pennsylvania. Pennsylvania history and symbols unit study pennsylvania state symbols, history, geography, economics, and more. Pennsylvania is the 33rdlargest state by area, and the 5thmost populous state according to the most recent official u. Simons wonderfully illustrated and written book should serve as the entry into philadelphias history for a variety of audiences. To make each lesson plan as appealing and useful as possible, the subject of each serves as a case study for important topics in american history. This free sevenpage printable is a fun way to create a timeline of pennsylvania history, create a map of the state, and explore even deeper with bonus research prompts. Here, weve listed the primary sources featured in our unit plans. From quaker rule to the devastating decline of the steel industry, pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania officially the commonwealth of pennsylvania, is a state located in the. In addition to readaloud picture books, i also encourage my students to read historythemed chapter books. The keystone state, so nicknamed because it was geographically situated in the middle of the thirteen original colonies and played a crucial role in the founding of the united states, has remained at the heart of american history. Your students have been hired to create a movie poster about pennsylvania colony and william penn. Because penns colony offered settlers religious freedom, it attracted people of. This was one of the largest land grants to an individual in history. For reasons for settling, list political, religious, or economic and the specific reason each colony was settled.
Look on the next page to learn more about me and my contributions to pennsylvania. Geography of the middle colonies four states made up the middle colonies. In hopes of securing permanent trading posts for england, sir walter raleigh had initiated. Free pennsylvania state history printable homeschool giveaways.
State of pennsylvania theme unit printables and worksheets. Old historical city, county and state maps of pennsylvania. The pennsylvania colony was one of the original british colonies that became the united states of america. These tribes included the shawnee in the southwest, the susquehannock in the south, the delaware in the southeast, and the iroquois oneida and seneca tribes in the north. Weve had a ton of fun exploring the states in our explore. Nov 30, 2004 where in pennsylvania was the first continental congress held. Search our database of plans to discover plans aligned to pennsylvania core standards and the pennsylvania state standards sas. The dutch further explored and charted the area in multiple voyages between 1610 and 1616. This pennsylvania state activity sheet is perfect for students learning about states and state capitals. Big ideas, essential question, concepts and competencies are outlined for you. Places like quebec in presentday canada, and the british west indies in the caribbean. Edited by saint josephs university history professor randall m.
Pennsylvania, officially commonwealth of pennsylvania, constituent state of the united states of america, one of the original american colonies. Free pennsylvania state history printable homeschool. Below are a stalk of corn, an olive branch, and a draped red ribbon that. It is used for a task called log raising, when people come together to help build a log cabin. The rivers are important for transportation of people and goods. What is the climate and geography of pennsylvania colony. Pennsylvania colony by bob italia overdrive rakuten. Wampanoag define the history of the americans between 1492 and 1763 as a time of encounter.
Penn was born in london on october 24, 1644, the son of admiral sir william penn. Philadelphia, known colloquially as philly, is the largest city in the u. Williams, a puritan minister, was expelled from the massachusetts bay colony partly. Of the original thirteen colonies, pennsylvania had the largest number of polish settlers the first in a continuing stream of migrants who injected strong elements of polish culture into the keystone state. Behind each panel is a number panel, the word tic, the word tac or the dreaded dragon. But how much do you really know about pennsylvania history. Pennsylvania with respect in signing treaties with equals rather than. This awesome interactive map allows students to learn all about state symbols such as bird, tree, flower, motto, nickname or state statistics such as area, population, highest point, electoral value and more, simply by selecting the information of interest and then mousing over the states. Each lesson includes learning objectives, vocabulary, and.
Find a library or download libby an app by overdrive. They do so by emphasizing the evolution of pennsylvania as a place and an idea. Pennsylvanias two most populous cities are philadelphia 1,580,863, and pittsburgh 302,407. They werent the only colonies britain had in north america. Dense forests cover the higher lands in a beautiful green blanket. The colony of pennsylvania had a mild climate with coastal plains, plateaus and mountains. Primary sources historical society of pennsylvania. The book, the first comprehensive history of pennsylvania in almost three decades, sets the pennsylvania story in the larger context of national social, cultural, economic, and political development. Pennsylvanias capital, philadelphia, was the site of the first and second continental congresses in 1774 and 1775, the latter of which produced the declaration of independence, sparking the american revolution. Introduce childrens literature and either read aloud or have students read from one or more books to help them understand what the passage across the atlantic was like in the 1620s. William penn founded the colony of pennsylvania by unknown. For type of economy, consider the region the colony is a part of new england, midd le, or southern, and list the primary ways that money was earned for that colony. The book, the first comprehensive history of pennsylvania in almost three decades, sets.
History social science analysis skill standards chronological and spatial thinking. You will learn about the early inhabitants, being a part of the colonies, and pennsylvanias role in the revolutionary. The history of pennsylvania begins in 1681 when william penn received a royal deed from. Books, 1968 college board, advanced placement course description. I lived in my new colony from 1682 to 1684 and 1699. Pupils to whom this textbook is issued must not write on any page or mark any part. Pencak from quaker rule to the devastating decline of the steel industry, pennsylvania. View pennsylvania maps such such as historical county boundaries changes, old vintage maps, as well as road highway maps for all 67 counties in pennsylvania. Pennsylvanias capital, philadelphia, was the site one of the original colonies, pennsylvania was founded by william penn as a haven for his fellow quakers. The geography of pennsylvania varies from sea level marine estuary to mountainous plateau, is significant for its natural resources and ports, and is notable for its role in the history of the united states.
Since pennsylvania was near the border between the north and the south, southern pennsylvania was raided by the confederate army. The middle colonies midatlantic colonies history sage. The volume is part of the pennsylvania history series published by the pennsylvania historical association in partnership with temple university press. The constitution of the united states, the declaration of independence, and the gettysburg address were all written in pennsylvania. It recenters pennsylvania in the american historical narrative. Since 1854, the city has had the same geographic boundaries as philadelphia county, the most populous county in pennsylvania and the urban core of the eighthlargest u. Readers learn about colonial life and the events that led to revolution and statehood. The pennsylvania colony s economy is currently faring well, for people in england and the other colonies are buying and trading our crops. The continuation of slavery within the southern states was the primary catalyst for americas bloody civil war 18611865. In 1681, william penn established a colony based on religious tolerance.
In 1681 englishman william penn, a member of a christian group called the quakers, founded the british colony of pennsylvania. Created partly as a safe haven for people from all walks of life, pennsylvania is today the home of diverse cultures, religions, ethnic groups, social classes, and. Pennsylvania was 4th largest colony behind va, ma, and md a. Introduce the lesson after readings on the society of friends or quakers in the history textbook. Fortunately, we have a wide variety of chapter books available to upper elementary students. Unit plans link to lesson plans that fit class periods. Usa series, but with the addition of pennsylvania, weve got less than 15 to go.
While theyre not going to create the actual movie, the movie poster that theyll design will include a combination or writingbased evidence and images. Use the middle colonies task cards as a station, lab, scoot game, partner. Wood is one of the most important resources in the colony. United states symbols and statistics interactive map. Introduce childrens literature and either read aloud or have students read from one or more books to help them understand what the passage across the atlantic was like in. The climate and geography of colonial pennsylvania was similar to that of the current state of pennsylvania. One of the original colonies, pennsylvania was founded by william penn as a haven for his fellow quakers.
Miller and william pencak, a historian at pennsylvania state university, this lucid and comprehensive history includes. Pennsylvanias history of human habitation extends to thousands of years before the foundation of the province of pennsylvania. The state of pennsylvania has played a huge role in a lot of our nations history. The quaker province the founding of pennsylvania william penn and the quakers. A survey of recent books on pennsylvania political history, 1787 1877. From the colonists accepting all types of people and their own religions, to their well established government. The geography of pennsylvania today bears little resemblance to that of coalforming times.
Early exploration and settlement page 12, core knowledge sequence 2. Readers will get to know each colonies history, geography, and contributions. Archaeologists generally believe that the first settlement of the americas occurred at least 15,000 years ago during the last glacial period, though it is unclear when humans first entered the area known as pennsylvania there is an open debate in the archaeological. This booklet follows the history of the polish presence into the revolutionary era. Investors in the jamestown colony demanded a quick return on their investment, and the colonists hoped to. How did the diverse middle colonies develop and thrive. The earliest note of coal in pennsylvania appears on a map made. Archaeologists generally believe that the first settlement of the americas occurred at least 15,000 years ago during the last glacial period, though it is unclear when humans first entered the area known as pennsylvania. Puritanism in massachusetts, anglicanism in virginia, catholicism in maryland, quakerism in pennsylvania. The land of pennsylvania was inhabited by native american tribes long before the first europeans arrived. You will learn about the early inhabitants, being a part of the colonies, and pennsylvania s role in the revolutionary. Permission to reproduce an illustration taken from another source must be obtained from the original publisher. Research and explore your pennsylvania genealogy online with these online pennsylvania family history databases, indexes and digitized records collections many of them free. An english colony the first settlers in the region were the dutch and the swedish.
The first american geography book is generally credited to jedidiah morse 17611826 and his geography made easy first published in 1784. Pennsylvania was one of the middle colonies, along with new york, new jersey, maryland and delaware. Native americans live in the geographical region now known as pennsylvania long. Without sacrificing treatment of the influential leaders who made pennsylvania history.