2. Nickname: Keystone State
The name is from Architecture, and
refers to the central, wedge-shaped
stone in an arch called the “key stone”.
(which all other parts depend upon)
11. Farming takes up about a quarter of the land.
Steel Mills,
Mining (Iron, Portland Cement, Lime & Stone)
Electronic Equipment, Car, and Pharmaceuticals
Sales
Industry/agriculture
12. Geography/physical features
of the area
Pennsylvania has lots of mountains,
rivers and lakes. Lake Erie is the largest
lake, Allegheny River, Susquehanna
River, Delaware River and Ohio River all
meet in Pittsburgh. The Pocono
Mountains are in the northern part of the
state. The grass is soft and green. There
are all four seasons.. Winter is extremely
cold! No Beach in this state!
13. Famous People
James Buchanan (15th
President)
Daniel Boone (frontiersman)
Louisa May Alcott (author)
Bill Cosby (actor)
W.C. Fields (comedian)
Lee Iacocco (auto executive)
Arnold Palmer (golfer)
14. Tourism slide 1
Philadelphia
Located in the Southeastern part of
the state, almost on the New Jersey
state line. Visit Spring, Summer or
Fall.
I would like to visit the historical part of
this city. The Liberty Bell,
Independence Hall, Homes from the
original Colony can be visited.
15. Tourism slide 2
Pocono Mountains,
Northeastern part of state.
You can visit Summer or Winter.
There are water parks, (inside a
hotel!!), skiing, hiking, biking,
fishing, golfing… Lots of fun!
16. Tourism slide 3
Pittsburgh
Southwestern part of state
Best time to visit would be
Summer / Fall
There are museums, riverboats,
Carnegie Museum of Art,
Amusement Park, Zoo, and
Professional Sport Teams.
(Steelers, Pirates, Penguins)
17. Conclusion
Pennsylvania is so different than
Florida. I can enjoy all of the
seasons. I can visit my family;
play on their farms, and catch lots
of fire flys. I like that I can hike in
the woods, swim in ponds, fly fish
or stay and go skiing. There is a
lot of history in Pennsylvania.
