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PLEASE READ: A bit of a dichotomy exists concerning Pennsylvania's social studies standards. As established by Chapter 4 of the Pennsylvania Public School Code, the social studies consist of the disciplines of Civics and Government, Economics, Geography and History. Currently, the Academic Standards for these disciplines that were approved by the State Board of Education in July 2002 ARE LAW. The recently revised Academic Standards that appear in the Pennsylvania Department of Education's Standards Aligned System site are considered VOLUNTARY, as they have not completed the approval process to become regulation.
The reasoning here is that the Standards Aligned System will soon sport a "Voluntary Model Curriculum" that will assist teachers and curriculum planners with what is expected in crafting an effective and relevant curriculum. Economics Geography History "VOLUNTARY" ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES (June 2009) Civics and Government (Grades 3-8) Pennsylvania Historical Marker Program. Muncy Historical Society and Museum of History. The Sullivan-Clinton Campaign: History, The Iroquois & George Washington. Events. PA's Past: Digital Bookshelf. Pennsylvania History: A Journal of Mid-Atlantic Studies. Pennsylvania County Map. WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA COALFIELDS.
If you would like to visit these mining towns, keep in mind a few things: (This article appeared in the Uniontown Herald-Standard in 2002.)
There were a host of reasons for closing Holy Trinity – a shrinking community, a shortage of priests, the finances – but what Rose Bloser knows is that when the predominately Slovak church closed, a big chunk of her past was lost. "When everything boils down, all you have left is your roots," said Bloser, 51, whose Roman Catholic church closed its doors several Sundays ago. "I realize we’re all in a melting pot, but you always keep some ties to where you came from.
" Seven Counties Outline - Tioga County History. From AN OUTLINE HISTORY of Tioga and Bradford Counties in Pennsylvania, Chemung, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins and Schuyler in New York by TOWNSHIPS, VILLAGES, BORO'S AND CITIES"ReTyped for Tri-Counties by Barbara COMSTOCK Coy and Pat SMITH Raymond.
Book Submitted by Walt Samson. Pennsylvania History Timeline: Pennsylvania Important Dates. Offers a chronological timeline of important dates, events, and milestones in Pennsylvania history.
Native Americans live in the geographical region now known as Pennsylvania long before Europeans explore the area. The two primary groups are the Algonquin and the Iroquois. Native Americans travel around the area by canoe or on foot. Although some farming is done, most food is acquired through hunting and gathering. Pennsylvania Geography. ExplorePAHistory.com. History of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
History of Pennsylvania. S E A R C H Cybersleuth Kids Clipart Free Clipart.
Over 100,000 clipart, pictures, illustrations, icons, photographs and images to download. CLIPART INDEX Animal Clipart, (full listing of all the animal clipart categories) Reptile Clipart, Insect Clipart, Mammal Clipart, Animal Pictures, Animal Videos and lots more clipart !! Online games & printables Educational videos for kids learning Categories. Historical Museums of Pennsylvania - A History Guide. Brandywine Battlefield Historic Site [History of the Battle] The Battle of Brandywine was one of the largest engagements of the Revolutionary War.
The battle was fought on Sept. 11 1777 between the Continental Army led by George Washington and the British forces led by General William Howe. The grounds are open to the public Monday through Friday but the historic buildings and visitor center are temporarily closed. Historic structures include Washington's Headquarters, and the Gilpin House which appears much like it did in 1777. Brandywine River Museum of Art Brandywine River Museum on Facebook. Pennsylvania County Histories.
History of Pennsylvania Energy through the 20th Century. Biomass is the conversion of energy from plants into energy we can use.
Through photosynthesis, plants convert sunshine into stored energy. Burning those plants, including wood for fires, releases heat. Archaeologists in this video found evidence of charcoal from fires in an excavation of prehistoric villages near Meyersdale, Pennsylvania. The Monongahela who lived there burned wood for warmth and cooking.
Wood remained a primary source of energy in Pennsylvania from colonial times until the late 1800s. During the Industrial Revolution Pennsylvanians played a major role in unlocking the energy potential of fossil fuels -- coal, oil and gas. Coal was king from 1885 until the early 1950s when it was surpassed by petroleum as a major fuel source in the U.S. and then by natural gas a few years later. Nuclear power gained importance as scientists discovered nuclear fission and fusion in the first half of the 20th century. Pennsylvania History. The mission of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is to preserve the Commonwealth's memory as a teacher and champion of its heritage for citizens of Pennsylvania and the nation.
This mission is realized through this online community, Pennsylvania History. Here you can find information and stories about: There is also an Overview of Pennsylvania's History from the eve of colonization to its present day maturity. Our Documentary Heritage includes images of historical documents, narratives placing them in a regional, state or national context, and, where appropriate, transcriptions of each record as well as helpful links for further research.
Articles that have been marked with (PH) originally appeared in Pennsylvania Heritage Magazine. Please note that the original publication date for these articles vary greatly. We are continually in the process of verifying and updating information contained within.