I chose to do my individual project on Pennsylvania because I've lived here my whole life. Through this essay I hope to gain more knowledge about Pennsylvania's economy, geography, government, and other leisure activities that can be experienced in the state. Pennsylvania lies completely within the humid continental zone but its weather differs by elevation. The lower elevations experience warmer longer growing seasons while the higher elevation experience cooler seasons. Some common trees in the state are Maple, Walnut, Oak and Pine trees. Some common animals native to the area include the White-Tailed Deer, Black Bear, Red/Gray Fox, opossums and raccoons. Pennsylvania was named after Admiral William Penn, the father of the founder of Pennsylvania. .
Pennsylvania is called The Keystone State because it lies in the middle of the original thirteen colonies and has played a large role in the development of the United States. It borders the states of New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio. A keystone is an architectural term for the wedge shaped piece in the center of an arch that holds the other pieces together (WES 2013). The state animal is the White-Tailed Deer, state bird is the Ruffed Grouse, state fish is the Brooke Trout, state flower is the Mountain Laurel and the state tree is the Hemlock. The Capital of Pennsylvania is Harrisburg and as of 2011 has a population of about 46,000 people. Harrisburg's economy consists of government, manufacturing positions and food service positions. Harrisburg is also home to the Pennsylvania Farm Show, which is the largest free indoor agriculture exposition in the United States. Only ten miles east of Harrisburg lies the city of Hershey; home to the famous Hershey's Chocolate Company. Pennsylvania is only the 33rd largest state by land mass with an area of 46,055 square miles. But according to the 2010 census, Pennsylvania's population ranks sixth in the United States with a population of 12,702,379 people (PHMC).
The orphan however, spends much of his time in Pennsylvania and then onto New York from the 1920's to 1930's (Bennett 226). The childhood is spent on a Pennsylvania canal where barges represent serenity (Havinghuist 55-56). ... Michener: Overview." ... Michener: Overview." ... Michener: Overview." ...
In many states like Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Adrianson found out doctors have stated to move to where they will have better deals. ... Doctors in Pennsylvania were all set to do the same until the governor promised reforms to fix the problem of high malpractice premiums. ... Pennsylvania is one of the states that is having most difficult time coping with this issue. ... Doctors in Pennsylvania have started to shift their practices to different state where their premiums will not be as high. ... This article should have discussed about each of the candidates" proposals in depth...
Abortion Laws: An overview of the history and legality of abortion in the United States"). ... Abortion Laws: An Overview of the History and Legality of Abortion in the United States). ... In this case the Supreme Court, in a 5-to-4 majority, "upheld Roe but narrowed its scope, refusing to invalidate a Pennsylvania law that significantly limits freedom of choice " (Ginsberg, Lowi & Weir, 141). ... Casey, the Supreme Court upheld a 24-hour waiting period, an informed consent requirement, a parental consent provision for minors and a record keeping requirement, while striking down the spousal no...
They were Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. ... The people who founded the Middle Colonies were looking to practice their own religion (Pennsylvania mainly) or to make money. ... Wheat and other grains grew on farms in Pennsylvania and New York. Factories in Maryland produced iron, and factories in Pennsylvania produced paper and textiles. ... A quick overview of the first colonies: Virginia's settlement town was Jamestown. ...
"I read about this concert in Pennsylvania that sounds interesting. ... The concert she was talking about, CreationFest, is an annual event, held in a field, deep in the Pennsylvania countryside. ... We rented a van, and drove to the beautiful site among Pennsylvania's Allegheny Mountain ranges. ... A forest trail wound to a peak of this mountain which provided an overview of the valley below. ...
American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologist that court ruled that the Pennsylvania law that required women to hear a state-scripted speech written to deter abortions were illegal. ... Casey the court had upheld all but one of Pennsylvania's Abortion Control Act. ... Twenty-seven states of fifty currently have informed consent laws: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, George, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, ...
Overview: The company that I have chosen as the subject of my research is the AAA Travel Agency. More specifically, I have interviewed several travel agents from the Reno, Pennsylvania location, which serves patrons from Western Pennsylvania as well as West Virginia. ... After researching their policies and interviewing employees, I have came to the conclusion that AAA of Reno, Pennsylvania has adopted Fredrick Taylor's approach to motivating their employees. ...
Keywords Bilingualism; Developmental Bilingual Education; Dual Language Immersion; English Language Learners; English Only; Linguistically Different Learners; Transitional Bilingual Education; Heritage Language; Sheltered Content Instruction Overview The education of "bilingual" students in the U.S. has always been closely tied to political, economic and social concerns. ... For example, in colonial Pennsylvania, Benjamin Franklin complained that an influx of German speaking immigrants would threaten the ability of the English in the settlement to maintain their language and government. ...
What is certain to be one of America's most memorable tragedies and will be recognized by Americans as National Mourning Day, Tuesday, September 11, 2001 hallmarked the most widespread media coverage I have ever experienced. I routinely walked to class that morning expecting to listen to informatio...