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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

William Penn's Peaceable Kingdom

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain the methods Penn used to attract settlers to his colony. They compare and contrast Penn's account with Daniel Pastorius' account. Students evaluate the effectiveness of Penn's ability to attract settlers to the colony....
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Pennsylvania: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 15 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining to Pennsylvania.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Greatest Show on Earth: Then and Now

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students explore the history of the circus in the United States. They explore the life of John Bill Ricketts, founder of the first circus. Students compare Ricketts' first circus to the modern circus.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Voices at Whisper Bend

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine life in Pennsylvania during and after World War II. Using primary source documents, they compare the unity of the United States during World War II and the Iraq War. They also discover how citizens adapt to the war at home.
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Handout
National Audubon Society

National Audubon Society: John James Audubon (1785 1851)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the story of John J. Audubon (1785-1851 CE), a talented man who grew up in Pennsylvania and dedicated his life to the study of birds.
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Website
Other

Pdcwc: The Amish: Frequently Asked Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you wanted to know about the Amish and Mennonites answered in brief paragraphs here. Great variety of questions on religious beliefs, customs, daily life and the use of technology.
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Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Pennsylvania: Facts, Map, and State Symbols

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A list of key facts about the state of Pennsylvania, including information about Pennsylvania's state symbols. Useful extras for teachers include black-line masters of concept diagrams, maps, and thought organizers.
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Handout
National Audubon Society

National Audubon Society: John James Audubon (1785 1851)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read the story of John J. Audubon (1785-1851 CE), a talented man who grew up in Pennsylvania and dedicated his life to the study of birds.
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Handout
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Paul Robeson

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the life of renown scholar, athlete, singer and actor Paul Robeson and his influence on Pennsylvania's history.
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Handout
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Paul Robeson

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the life of renown scholar, athlete, singer and actor Paul Robeson and his influence on Pennsylvania's history.
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Website
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History

For Students 9th - 10th
A website dedicated to explore the history of Pennsylvania. The website is divided into "Stories from PA History," "Visit PA Regions," and "Teach PA History." "Stories from PA History" includes histories built around state historical...
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Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Pennsylvania County Government Project

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Understand how local county government works in Pennsylvania.