Delve into your Community's History One way to learn more about your community is to look
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1. Who were the native people in your region? 2. Who were the first immigrants to your community? When did they arrive? How did they treat the native peoples who lived in the area? 3. Why did these immigrants settle in your area?
4. Who founded your town/city/township or how was it named? 5. In what county do you reside? How did it get that name?
6. The statue of William
Penn, perched on top of city hall, is a well known landmark in Philadelphia.
7. Who is a famous person from your community?
Why are they well known?
Extra: Now that you have assembled all this information, share it.
Research Helpful Hint: Most counties have a local historical society. The members are very interested in their community's history. They often have detailed records and love to share what they know about the area. You may also find some helpful resources in the Links section of Pennsylvania Projects. | Pennsylvania State Library digital resources | Conundrum: What factors should be considered when naming a street, a school or a political subdivision?
The United States of Art - Explore examples of public art in this interactive Google map. Internet Hunts / Nature / Water and Watershed Studies / Computers / Puzzles & Projects / Constitution & Civics Studies / Site map / Home posted 8/2006 In the spirit of Thomas Paine - released to public domain by Cynthia J. O'Hora Aligned with the following Pa Academic Standards - Reading, Writing Speaking, History, Civics and Government, Mathematics, Civics, Science and Technology Aligned with the National Standards for Civics and Government Save a tree - use a Digital Answer Sheet: Open a text document or word processing document. Paste the questions into the blank document. Answer the questions in the word processing document. Save frequently as you work. I do not like losing my work. You will not like it either. Put your name and the date in a header. Bad things happen. Retain a copy of your work on your computer. Submit your assignment via a class electronic drop box or email attachment. You may be working on this project at home, the public library and at school. Proof your responses. It is funny how speling errors and typeos sneak in to the bets work. Make Your Own Printed answer sheet |