Historic Figures

of Pennsylvania

By: Matthew DeFazio

Summer I 2010

ITC 525

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Table of Contents• Famous People

– Franklin– Ross– Penn

• Credits

• Standards– PDE– ISTE

• Additional Resources

Famous People

Benjamin Franklin William Penn

Betsy Ross

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Benjamin Franklin

“A penny saved is a penny earned”

•Founding Fathers of the United States.

•Printer, scientist, inventor, civic activist and diplomat.

•He made many discoveries and theories regarding electricity.

•Developed the idea of an American nation.

Click on the picture of Ben to learn more!

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Betsy Ross

Click on the Star below andLearn how to make a 5-Pointed Star in One “Snip” of your scissors!

•George Washington, Robert Morris, and George Ross,asked Betsy to sew the first flag. This meeting occurred in her home some time late in May 1776.

•According to Betsy, General Washington showed her a rough design ofthe flag that included a six-pointed star. Betsy, a standout with the scissors, demonstrated how to cut a five-pointed star in a single snip. Impressed, the committee entrusted Betsy with making our first flag.

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Quiz

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William Penn

•William Penn is known as the founder of Pennsylvania and designed the city of Philadelphia.

•He is also known as a famous Quaker and for his 'Great Treaty‘ with the Delaware Tribe.

•Penn was well-liked because he was a peaceful man who tried to help Native Americans and Colonists live together happily.

Click on this picture of “Tishcohan” and complete the journal activity described.

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Quiz

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In your journal, describe this picture in your own words. Be sure to include who you think is in this picture? Which one is William Penn?What do you think is happening in this picture?

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http://www.philaprintshop.com/pamaps2.html

http://www.jenningsk12.net/WE/peimann/socialstudies/SymbolsofAmerica/libertybell2.jpg

http://scrapetv.com/News/News%20Pages/usa/images-4/benjamin-franklin.jpg

http://www.sonofthesouth.net/revolutionary-war/patriots/pictures/robert-morris.jpg

http://thebsreport.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/penn.jpg

http://betsyrossfacts.com/images/betsy-ross.jpg

http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/more/weisgerber.htm

http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagstar.html

http://trailoftears.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/william-penn-treat-with-indians-benjamin-west.jpg

http://www.bloggingfromscratch.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/trophy.GIF

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Image, Text and Video Credits

http://www.5min.com/Video/Benjamin-Franklin-Biography-120001981

http://www.solarnavigator.net/inventors/benjamin_franklin.htmhttp://xroads.virginia.edu/~CAP/penn/pnintro.htmlhttp://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagstar.htmlhttp://www.ushistory.org/penn/bio.htm

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PDE Standards8.2.6 A Identify and explain the political and cultural contributions of individuals

and groups to Pennsylvania history from Beginnings to 1824.

•Inhabitants (e.g., Native Americans, Europeans, Africans)

•Military Leaders (e.g., Anthony Wayne, Oliver H. Perry, John Muhlenberg)

•Political Leaders (e.g., William Penn, Hannah Penn, Benjamin Franklin)

•Cultural and Commercial Leaders (e.g., Robert Morris, John Bartram, Albert Gallatin)

•Innovators and Reformers (e.g., Society of Friends, Richard Allen, Sybilla Masters)

1.4.5 B Write multi-paragraph informational pieces (e.g., essays, descriptions, letters, reports, instructions).

· Include cause and effect.

· Develop a problem and solution when appropriate to the topic.

· Use relevant graphics (e.g., maps, charts, graphs, tables,

illustrations, photographs).

History 8.2 History of Pennsylvania

Reading, Writing, and Listening 1.4

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ISTE Standards1. Creativity and Innovation

Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students:

a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.

b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression.

c. use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.

3. Research and Information Fluency

Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students:

a. plan strategies to guide inquiry.

b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and

media.

c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.

6. Technology Operations and Concepts

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students:

a. understand and use technology systems.

b. select and use applications effectively and productively.

Quiz Time!Some of Ben Franklin’s most important discoveries were in the topic of……..

Telephone Electricity

Ocean Life Ship Building

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Quiz Time!Who asked Betsy Ross to make the

first American Flag?

Hamilton Obama

Lincoln Washington

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Quiz Time!What city did William Penn

design?

Harrisburg Allentown

Philadelphia Pittsburgh

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Additional Resources

http://fi.edu/franklin/scientst/electric.html

http://www.kidsnewsroom.org/elmer/infoCentral/frameset/inventors/franklin/index.html

Ben Franklin

Betsy Ross

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3HDeesg6Lk

http://russell.gresham.k12.or.us/Colonial_America/Betsy_Ross.html

William Penn

http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/w/william_penn.html

http://www.funtrivia.com/en/subtopics/William-Penn-268147.html