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Dirk Williams and the Mirror of the Martyrs

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the person of Dirk Williams.  In this World History lesson, 9th graders analyze primary sources.  Students consider ways in which Anabaptist thought  and practiced. 
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African Clothing

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students correctly identify examples of everyday clothing and special occasion clothing worn in Africa. Students will classify clothing as that used for everyday or special occasion.
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Quilts, Warmth with History

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine numerous quilts that show the culture and history of Nebraska. Using the internet, they view quilts from different points in history and discuss them as a class. They examine the role quilts play in discovering...
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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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Pdcwc: The Amish: Frequently Asked Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you wanted to know about the Amish and Mennonites answered in brief paragraphs here. Great variety of questions on religious beliefs, customs, daily life and the use of technology.
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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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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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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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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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The Pennsylvania Dutch Country Welcome Center: Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent overview of Amish communities and the Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Includes Churches, Farmers Markets, Food and Wine, Shopping, Antiques, Quilts, Covered Bridges, Locations and Towns, a Video Tour, Weather & Climate,...
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Amish Schoolgirls and Teacher, Circa 1938

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Amish schoolgirls and their teacher, circa 1938.
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Amish Wagon Wheel

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An Amish wagon wheel.
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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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Amish Fruit Preserves, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Amish food in an Amish kitchen, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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Amish Food Seller, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An Amish woman selling food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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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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Amish Men Working

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A group of Amish men working.
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Amish Dolls

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Amish dolls.
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Amish Shoo Fly Pies

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

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An Amish farmer in a field.
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Amish Farmer and Horses

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An Amish farmer and horses.
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Amish People, Southeast Pennsylvania

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

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

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