http://www.lessonplanpage.com/ssAmishCommunities23.htm
This lesson plan helps students learn about Amish communities. It includes the teaching of how Amish communities are alike and not alike to other communities.
Rosanna of the Amish
This book is a true story of Rosanna Yoder who joined the Amish way of life. This book could be used as a way for children to see what it would be like to join the Amish. After reading the book, children can write an essay on what would be most difficult about living with the Amish after lving in American society. The children then could share their essay with the class and have a discussion over the essays written.
www.amishnews.com/featurearticles/wordsearch.htm
This wordsearch uses words that help children learn about the Amish that live in Pennsylvania. The words used in the wordsearch are ones that can help children form an image of Amish life.
Plain and Fancy
This play could offer students a visual insight into Amish culture in areas like dress, farming, and the Amish act of shunning. Plain and Fancy could be a wonderful fieldtrip experience for children. After seeing the play, have students write three things they learned about the Amish and how those things are important in Amish Culture.
http://www.discovery.com/area/exploration/amish/barnraising/main.html
This website teaches children, through pictures and words, the step-by-step process the Amish use to raise a barn. It also teaches students the benefits of working together on a common goal.
http://www.amishacres.com/aa_come_visit/coloring_book.htm
This website has coloring pictures that explain Amish practices like quilting and taking care of animals.
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