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Lesson Plan
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Amish Quilters

For Teachers 1st - 6th
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
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Worksheet #26 Questions - Amish America

For Students 8th - 9th
In this Amish America worksheet, students examine their knowledge through ten fill in the blank questions that relate to the aforementioned topic.
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Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Second Generation of British Colonies

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Other

Pennsylvania German Christmas Traditions

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Amish Country News. Many Christmas traditions you're probably unfamiliar with.
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Website
Other

Elizabethtown College: Young Center: Amish Studies

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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Handout
Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance

Religious Tolerance: The Amish: Beliefs, Practices, & Conflicts, Etc.

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Website
Other

Who Are the Mennonites?

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Other

Anabaptists: The Germans Come to North America

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains what brought various German religious groups to America.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Amish

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Amish. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Pennsylvania

For Students 3rd - 5th
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...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Amish

For Students 9th - 10th
The students will learn about the origins and culture of the Amish people.
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Graphic
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Youngzine: Amish Farmers

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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 Wagon Wheel

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An Amish wagon wheel.
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Graphic
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Amish Shoo Fly Pies

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Amish shoo-fly pies.
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Graphic
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Amish Farmer in a Field

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An Amish farmer in a field.
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Graphic
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Amish Woman on a Farm, 1941

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An Amish woman on a farm, 1941.
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Graphic
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Amish Farm, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An Amish farm in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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Graphic
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Amish Fruit Preserves, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Amish food in an Amish kitchen, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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Graphic
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Amish Farmer and Horses

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An Amish farmer and horses.
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Graphic
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Amish Men Attending a Farm Auction, 1942

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Amish men at a farm auction in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
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Graphic
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Caution Road Sign, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Road caution sign in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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Graphic
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Amish Man Moving Farming Equipment,lancaster, Pennsylvania

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Amish man moving farming equipment.
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Youngzine: The Amish Way of Life

For Students 3rd - 8th
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....
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Graphic
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Amish People, Southeast Pennsylvania

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Amish people in Southeastern Pennsylvania.