Kid's Education Guide Because Amish Acres is the only Old Order
Amish farm listed on the National Register of Historic Places,
it is the one authentic place where teachers can bring students
to learn first hand from the architecture, husbandry, farming
techniques, traditional food, and historic interpretation
presented on the farm by guides through planned programs. The
contrast between your students' lives and the ongoing lives of
the Old Order Amish can be seen vividly, touched, smelled, and
experienced in an educational setting. This brief guide is
designed to give historical context to your study of the Amish
and call attention to a number of areas of life that differ
widely from the majority of your students and at the same time
draw comparisons that can be closely related to by the same
students. The curriculum guide is divided into three sections:
Historical and sociological background of the Amish to be used
for preparation and discussion before coming to Amish Acres.
Activities designed to supplement