Pennsylvania History – Lesson 1
Pages 2 – 7
Directions: Use the glossary on pages 176-179 to define the following words.
1.
state -
2.
history -
3.
geography -
4.
political boundary -
5.
natural boundary -
6.
grid -
7.
8.
county -
region -
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct answers.
1.
There are ____________ states in the United States. (Page 2)
2.
Pennsylvania is in the _______________________________ part of the United
States. (Page 2)
3.
Use the map on page 5 to list the states that border Pennsylvania:
a. North:
b. South:
1
c. East:
d. West:
4.
Use the map on page 5. What city do you find in these locations?
a. 40 ½ degrees N, 80 degrees W
b. 40 degrees N, 75 degrees W
5.
Pennsylvania belongs to four regions. They are … (Page 6)
a.
b.
c.
d.
6.
Some things made in Pennsylvania are: (Page 7)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
7.
Some things produced in Pennsylvania are: (Page 7)
a.
b.
c.
2
Pennsylvania History – Lesson 2
Pages 8 – 9
Directions: Use the glossary on pages 176-179 to define the following words.
1.
weather -
2.
temperature -
3.
humidity -
4.
precipitation -
5.
climate -
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct answers.
1.
The three parts of weather are: (Pages 8 – 9)
a.
b.
c.
2.
The four kinds of precipitation are: (Page 8)
a.
c.
b.
d.
3
3.
Name and define the three kinds of storms that we have in Pennsylvania are: (Page 9
a.
b.
c.
4
Pennsylvania History – Lesson 3
Pages 11 - 17
Directions: Use the glossary on pages 176-179 to define the following words.
1.
mineral -
2.
natural resource -
3.
river system -
4.
hydroelectric power -
5.
fuel -
6.
bituminous -
7.
anthracite -
8.
lubricant -
Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct answers.
1.
are things made by
nature that are useful to people. (Page 10)
2.
Name four natural resources. (Page 10)
a.
b.
c.
5
d.
3.
The three big rivers systems in Pennsylvania are: (Page 11)
a.
b.
c.
4.
Forests cover more than ____________________ of Pennsylvania. (Page 13)
5.
Pennsylvania is the leading producer of _____________________________(Page 13)
6.
The four minerals found in Pennsylvania are: (Page 14)
a.
b.
c.
d.
7.
The two kinds of coal found in Pennsylvania are: (Page 14-15)
a.
b.
8.
The three kinds of minerals used as fuel are: (Page 14)
a.
b.
c.
9.
Name the two ways coal is mined: (page 15 and 16)
a.
b.
6