1. Historic Figures of Pennsylvania By: Matthew DeFazio Summer I 2010 ITC 525 BEGIN HERE!

2. Table of Contents Famous People –FranklinFranklin –RossRoss –PennPenn Credits Standards –PDEPDE –ISTEISTE Additional Resources

3. Famous People Benjamin FranklinWilliam Penn Betsy Ross Title Title Table of Contents Famous People Credits StandardsTable of ContentsFamous PeopleCreditsStandards

4. 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! Take the Quiz Title Title Table of Contents Famous People Credits StandardsTable of ContentsFamous PeopleCreditsStandards

5. Betsy Ross Click on the Star below and Learn 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 of the 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. Take the Quiz Title Title Table of Contents Famous People Credits StandardsTable of ContentsFamous PeopleCreditsStandards

6. 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. Take the Quiz Title Title Table of Contents Famous People Credits StandardsTable of ContentsFamous PeopleCreditsStandards

7. 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? Journal Activity Title Title Table of Contents Famous People Credits StandardsTable of ContentsFamous PeopleCreditsStandards

8. http://www.philaprintshop.com/pamaps2.html http://www.jenningsk12.net/WE/peimann/socialstudies/SymbolsofAmeri ca/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 Title Title Table of Contents Famous People Credits StandardsTable of ContentsFamous PeopleCreditsStandards Image, Text and Video Credits http://www.5min.com/Video/Benjamin-Franklin-Biography-120001981 http://www.solarnavigator.net/inventors/benjamin_franklin.htm http://xroads.virginia.edu/~CAP/penn/pnintro.html http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagstar.html http://www.ushistory.org/penn/bio.htm

9. Title Title Table of Contents Famous People Credits StandardsTable of ContentsFamous PeopleCreditsStandards PDE Standards 8.2.6 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

10. Title Title Table of Contents Famous People Credits StandardsTable of ContentsFamous PeopleCreditsStandards ISTE Standards 1. 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.

11. Quiz Time! Some of Ben Franklin’s most important discoveries were in the topic of…….. TelephoneElectricity Ocean LifeShip Building Title Title Table of Contents Famous People Credits StandardsTable of ContentsFamous PeopleCreditsStandards

12. Quiz Time! Who asked Betsy Ross to make the first American Flag? HamiltonObama LincolnWashington Title Title Table of Contents Famous People Credits StandardsTable of ContentsFamous PeopleCreditsStandards

13. Quiz Time! What city did William Penn design? HarrisburgAllentown PhiladelphiaPittsburgh Title Title Table of Contents Famous People Credits StandardsTable of ContentsFamous PeopleCreditsStandards

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20. 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