Category: Curriculum
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was first drafted by Thomas Jefferson and later signed in August of 1776. The purpose of this document is to declare the 13 colonies independent from, or no longer under the control of, English rule. The Declaration is comprised or made up of four sections: The …
The U.S. Constitution
The Constitution of the United States of America is one of the most important documents in the country’s history. It outlines the rules, the rules for making rules, and the protected rights and freedoms every US citizen gets. The document itself is made up of seven articles, a Bill of …
Philadelphia Famous Foods: Philly Cheesesteak
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The Pennsylvania State Flag
Travel Kit: Pennsylvania flag coloring sheet, colored pencils, markers Your Destination: Learn about the symbolism behind the Pennsylvania state flag, then design your own! One of the most recognizable symbols of any state is its flag. The flag depicts the state coat of arms on a blue background. This initial …
The Pennsylvania State Flower
Travel Kit: Printer or colored paper (8.5x11in), glue stick, scissors, colored pencils, markers, pencil, Mountain Laurel coloring sheet, Pennsylvania Wildflowers coloring sheet Your Destination: Local plant life is one of the many things that makes each state unique. In this lesson you will learn about the Pennsylvania state flower—the Mountain …
Welcome to Pennsylvania
Travel Kit: Art Sphere’s United States Interactive Map, Pennsylvania coloring page, markers, colored pencils, Keystone handout Your Destination: What do you know about Pennsylvania? Do you have a favorite sports team there? Are you a fan of early US history? Pennsylvania is one of the original 13 colonies and a …