Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania entered the Union on December 27, 1787. It was the second state. The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed in Philadelphia. Former president James Buchanan was born in Pennsylvania.

Do you need a project for your school report? Here are some ideas from Challenge magazine, Issue 77, which you can use to show what you have learned about Pennsylvania.

	How did Pennsylvania get its name? How did William Penn obtain the land now known as Pennsylvania?
	The first oil well was drilled in Pennsylvania. Where was it drilled and why was this important?
	The Pittsburgh Steelers are from Pittsburgh. Discuss why they are the Steelers.
	Milton Hershey is famous for his chocolate, but what else did he do for Pennsylvania? Research Milton Hershey's life and find out who taught him to make the delicious chocolate.
	The Andy Warhol Museum is in Pittsburgh. Read about his life and create a project using his style.
	Develop a travel guide for visiting Pennsylvania. What would you want visitors to see? Make postcards of historical sites in Philadelphia. Send them to another class.

Visit Pennsylvania's kids page for more facts and fun.

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