Famous+PA+Activity

=FAMOUS PENNSYLVANIAN PROJECT=

Introduction
Did you know that the world famous comedian, Bill Cosby, was born in Philadelphia, PA? Let's find out about other famous Pennsylvanians.

Tasks
1. You will reseach a famous Pennsylvanian. 2. You will find answers to 5 questions about this person. 3. You will find other interesting facts about this person. 4. You will create 2 additional questions from your research. 5. You will be part of an interview of this person. 6. You will create a PhotoStory about this person.

Process
1. You and your partner will choose a famous person to reseach from the Famous Pennsylvanians List. 2. You and your partner are going to use internet resources to find answers to questions and interesting information about your famous Pennsylvanian. 3. You and your partner will print out and complete the 4. You and your partner will present an oral interview to the class. First you wil need to decide who will be the interviewer and who will be the famous person. Next practice the interview with your partner. 5. Create a PhotoStory about your person with your partner.

Resources
[|Explore PA History] [|PA Historical and Museum Commision] [|State Museum of PA] [|PA State Parks] [|The History Chanell]