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HISTORICALLY
SPEAKING PENNSYLVANIA PATCH PROGRAM 1. Locate Pennsylvania on a map of the USA. Identify the capital, the state bird, flower and flag. Where was the first capital of the United States? 2. Pennsylvania became the 12th American colony in 1681. Who founded it? How was it acquired? Who first lived there? What does Pennsylvania mean or who was it named after? What is its nickname? Why? 3. It would be impossible to list all of Pennsylvania's many historical sites and wonders. Research or visit one that may interest you. Such as, The Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross House, Independence Hall, Ben Franklin Memorial, Laurel Caverns, Daniel Boone Homestead or the Philadelphia Zoo. 4. Discover and learn more about some of the famous people from Pennsylvania. Why were they important? What was their trade or job? For example: Daniel Boone, Betsy Ross, Ben Franklin, Louisa May Alcott, James Buchanan, Thomas Paine and Lucretia Coffin Mott. 5. As early as 1690, Pennsylvania’s canals were thought be the best way for travelers and tradesmen. to travel. What is a canal? Discover the names of the canals and where they are located. How are they helpful today? www.phmc.state.pa.us/spotlight/canals/canals2.htm 6. Harriet Tubman was a conductor of the Underground Railroad in Pennsylvania. What was this wonderful “Underground Railroad“? How many people benefited from it? Learn more about Harriet and her adventures. For extra credit, take the quiz on this website: www.lhric.org/pocantico/tubman/tubman.html 7. Lancaster County is considered “Amish Country.” Find out more about the Amish people and their traditions. If you have a chance to visit the area, experience the Amish lifestyle for yourself. For example: Take a horse and buggy ride, enjoy incredible homemade jams and breads, visit a real farm, view beautiful handmade quilts, baskets and dolls. www.800padutch.com 8. Experience some of Pennsylvania’s traditional recipes. Such as Shoofly Pie, Scrapple, Fritters, Corn Pie, and Custard are just a few. For extra credit, you can create your own recipe book or journal about Pennsylvania. www.berksweb.com 9. The first chocolate bar factory was established in 1864. Who built this company? How is chocolate made? Research this information or take a chocolate tour in Hershey, Pennsylvania. For extra credit, try a variety of chocolate products. www.hersheys.com/consumer/history 10. Gettysburg, is the site where one of the most important Civil War battles was fought. Who won the battle? Who were the commanders on either side? Who wrote the Gettysburg address and what does it mean? For extra credit, visit one of the Gettysburg sites such as the Schriver House or websites about Gettysburg. www.pennsylvania.com/stories/gettysburg.html 11. Southwest Pennsylvania has a variety of interesting cities and towns. The Northwest area is located in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains. Learn more about this area and its surroundings. Visit a site if possible or go skiing, golfing, swimming, rafting, hiking, boating, or biking. 12. Pennsylvania’s Native Americans consisted of four main tribes. What were the four main tribes? What type of food did they eat? What type of clothing did they wear? Where did they live? Complete a craft from the information you learned. Such as a pictograph, a skit, play or make paper dolls, play a native game or design a dance. 13. Pennsylvania consists of many different terrain types. Research one of the following and complete an art project or display symbolizing the terrain you chose (example: Gorges, highlands, valleys, mountain ranges, lowlands, mounds, straits, towpaths, glaciers, or beaches). 14. The US Mint in Philadelphia is the largest in the world. In the early years, Pennsylvania colonists would “barter” for items. Gather several things to trade with your group. Create a barter station (ex. Trade a beaded bracelet for a book. The idea is to swap old for new like they did before banks and money). 15. Learn more about the colonial era in Pennsylvania. What foods did they eat? How were they prepared? What kind of clothing did they wear? What chores did the children have to complete? Choose one of the following activities: Make paper dolls dressed in colonial clothing, conduct a skit or a play about the colonial era, make or play a colonial game or draw a colonial picture.
This patch program will help its participants learn more about the history and sites in this state. If you have the privilege of visiting this state, you can complete some of these requirements there. It would be helpful to learn more about the state prior to your visit. Use the library and the internet to research more. |