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Pennsylvania History Resources

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Satisfy Your State History Requirements With These Courses and Resources

It is required to study Pennsylvania state history if you homeschool in Pennsylvania. [Read more…]

Pennsylvania Keystones Text
Pennsylvania Keystones
Grades 4-6
Explore Our Past
Explore Our Past
Elementary School
Pennsylvania State History From A Christian Perspective Set by Joy Dean, Publisher: A Helping Hand
Pennsylvania State History From
a Christian Perspective Gr. 3-12
Keystone A History of Pennsylvania by Guy Graybill 0974703907
Keystone History of PA
Middle School
Keystones 2 Pennsylvania History Ebook on CD by Susan Kemmerer
Keystones 2
Grades 7-12
Go to Switched-On Schoolhouse State History (Now includes all 50 states) Publisher: Alpha Omega Publications
Switched-On State History
Includes All 50 State History Courses
Go to Books Set in Pennsylvania
Books Set in Pennsylvania

Ways to Study PA History

  • What better way can there be than through reading great books?
  • If you like the literature unit study approach for studying Pennsylvania history, then you will appreciate Susan Kemmerer’s books.
    • For grades 4 to 6 is the Pennsylvania Keystones unit study.
    • Her Keystones 2 Curriculum is for the junior high and senior high student.
  • On the other hand, if you prefer the textbook approach, then you can choose
    • Explore Our Past for the elementary grade.
    • Keystone, A History of Pennsylvania for middle school.
  • Pennsylvania State History From a Christian Perspective~ By Joy Dean for grades 3-12
  • Switched-On Schoolhouse Pennsylvania State History is a computer-based course for grades 7-12.

Check out these links for more information on Homeschooling in Pennsylvania

  • Home Education and Private Tutoring Information from the Pennsylvania Department of Education
  • Read about Homeschooling in Pennsylvania by HSLDA (Requires your info)

Resources for Studying Pennsylvania History

  • Explore Online! Visit virtual exhibits of the State Museum of Pennsylvania from the convenience of your home. See things made in Pennsylvania, learn about William Penn, and more in these online exhibits.

Books Set in Pennsylvania

William Penn

The World of William Penn by Genevieve Foster

The World of William Penn

The World of William Penn

By Genevieve Foster, Publisher: Beautiful Feet Books

ISBN-13: 9781893103306

Good news! Beautiful Feet Books republished The World of William Penn. Like her other books, Genevieve Foster goes around the world during the life of William Penn.

You’ll learn about the Sun King, the Great Wall of China, Peter the Great, Sir Isaac Newton, the builder of the Taj Mahal and more.

196 pages, Trade PB, For ages 8 and up.

Price $14.95

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Benjamin West

Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin 9780970561800

Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin

By Marguerite Henry

ISBN-13: 9780970561800

This lovely book was republished by Bradford Press. I love using Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin for Pennsylvania history when my children are in second grade! Makes an excellent supplemental book for Pennsylvania Keystones!

Price $14.95

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Ben Franklin

Ben Franklin of Old Philadelphia 9780394849287

Ben Franklin of Old Philadelphia 9780394849287

Ben Franklin of Old Philadelphia

Publisher: Landmark Books

ISBN-13: 9780394849287

Price $5.99

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Brady

Brady 9780698119376

Brady 9780698119376

Brady

By Jean Fritz

ISBN-13: 9780698119376

Underground Railroad

Price $6.99

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Gettysburg

Gettysburg  Landmark Books 9780394891811

Gettysburg Landmark Books 9780394891811

Gettysburg

Publisher: Landmark Books

ISBN-13: 9780394891811

Gettysburg tells the story of the famous Civil War battle.

Price $5.99

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More Pennsylvania State History Courses at LampPostHomeschool.com

Pennsylvania Keystones Text
Pennsylvania Keystones
Grades 4-6
Pennsylvania State History From A Christian Perspective Set by Joy Dean, Publisher: A Helping Hand
Pennsylvania State History From
a Christian Perspective Gr. 3-12
Keystone A History of Pennsylvania by Guy Graybill 0974703907
Keystone History of PA
Middle School
Keystones 2 Pennsylvania History Ebook on CD by Susan Kemmerer
Keystones 2
Grades 7-12
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