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Lilja, Marilyn – 1980
Designed for use in Iowa elementary schools, this unit introduces students to Iowa's Amana Colonies. Four lessons cover the history and cultural heritage of the colonies, daily life in historical times, daily life in modern times, and the colonies as a corporate museum. Throughout the lessons, emphasis is placed on the values and organization of…
Descriptors: Community Characteristics, Community Cooperation, Elementary Education, Family Life
Lilja, Marilyn – 1980
Readings and activities in this elementary school unit are designed to introduce students to Amish culture. Specific reference is made to the Amish communities in Iowa. Four lessons focus on the history of the Amish in the United States, Amish family life, community life, and customs (such as clothing and occupations) in modern Amish communities.…
Descriptors: Amish, Community Characteristics, Community Cooperation, Cross Cultural Studies
Weiss, Helen – 1980
The readings and activities in this 5-day unit for 4th and 5th grade classes are designed to introduce students to Amish culture in America. A total of five lessons are outlined in which students discuss Amish family life, role play Amish celebrations, make basic products such as bread and soap, and examine Amish customs and occupations. A…
Descriptors: Amish, Community Characteristics, Community Cooperation, Cross Cultural Studies
