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Amish Quilters
Learners research information about the Amish way of life and discuss how quilting is a necessity as well as a way for women to socialize within the Amish community. They create a diorama showing scenes related to quilting.
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Worksheet #26 Questions - Amish America
In this Amish America worksheet, students examine their knowledge through ten fill in the blank questions that relate to the aforementioned topic.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Second Generation of British Colonies
The religious and civil conflict in England in the mid-17th century limited immigration, as well as the attention the mother country paid the fledgling American colonies.
Other
Pennsylvania German Christmas Traditions
From the Amish Country News. Many Christmas traditions you're probably unfamiliar with.
Other
Elizabethtown College: Young Center: Amish Studies
Information about Amish life and culture, with answers to frequently asked questions about the church, Amish communities, origins of the faith, beliefs, and practices. Includes statistical data about population size and locations,...
Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance
Religious Tolerance: The Amish: Beliefs, Practices, & Conflicts, Etc.
A thorough description of the Amish. Read how this religious movement was started, what some of their beliefs and practices are, and what some of their problems have been over the years.
Other
Who Are the Mennonites?
This site invites the viewer to explore the Mennonite tapestry to learn about their history, beliefs, and culture and how they are adapting to a changing world.
Other
Anabaptists: The Germans Come to North America
This site explains what brought various German religious groups to America.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Amish
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Amish. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Pennsylvania
Can you name the "two major cities" that dominate the state of Pennsylvania? At this site from the Library of Congress you can learn about how William Penn named this state and find answers to many other questions, as this site takes a...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Amish
The students will learn about the origins and culture of the Amish people.
Curated OER
Youngzine: Amish Farmers
In Part 2 of our series 'Amish in America', we take a unique perspective through the eyes of a child to understand the society, culture and beliefs of the Amish people. Includes video (Three minutes, 34 seconds, requires Adobe Flash).
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Amish Fruit Preserves, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Amish food in an Amish kitchen, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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Amish Men Attending a Farm Auction, 1942
Amish men at a farm auction in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
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Caution Road Sign, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Road caution sign in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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Amish Man Moving Farming Equipment,lancaster, Pennsylvania
Amish man moving farming equipment.
Curated OER
Youngzine: The Amish Way of Life
As you drive along the rolling hills of south-east Pennsylvania, you might come across a community where time stands still. Welcome to Amish country! We take a look at these unique people and their origin in Part 1 of the series....