Just+Plain+Fancy+Reinforcing+Activity


 * Just Plain Fancy Reinforcing Activity**

Why do the Amish shun (reject) fancy things? -They hold to a literal interpretation of the Bible and want to avoid being “worldly.” -It has been tradition over time. It is important to note that not all Amish communities are opposed to electricity and the use of automobiles but they feel they have no need for such technology and do not want to be distracted by worldly things.
 * Class Discussion:**

How are our lives different than that of the Amish? Do you think you could live as they do? (anticipated answers) - Use of electricity - Automobiles - Television/internet/telephones - We receive Social Security/Medicare as well as pay into such services


 * Amish Activity:**

Divide students up into groups of three and assign each group one of the topics below about the Amish to research or allow them to explore another topic of their own. Provide students class time in the computer lab and/or library to investigate their topics and then at the end of the period allow students to share with the class what they have discovered about their particular subject. Create a Venn diagram, as a class, on the similarities and differences between Amish culture and our own to give students a better view of Amish culture.

Dress code Courtship and marriage Schooling Gender roles Chores and jobs Use of resources Travel and/or migration View of childhood Age of maturity (Any other student generated ideas)
 * Topics of Inquiry**

Economics
 * Ohio Academic Social Studies Standards**