Amish Adventure

Introduction

Amish Adventure is a story which introduces us to the Amish people and their customs. This project will help you explore the Amish Lifestyle, understand it's history and better appreciate this group and their role in modern day society.

The Task

In this activity you will create an Cultural Flyer that describes the Amish Culture. This pamphlet will be distributed to all Grade 8 students in Canada. Your aim is to enlighten students about the Amish people.

The Process

1. Use the following web links to research your pamphlet. (You may want to cut and paste important information you locate to a "Works document".)

http://www.visitamishcountry.com/amish/

http://www.800padutch.com/atafaq.html

http://www.amish-country.com/

http://www.poopets.com/amishhist.html

http://www.amish-heartland.com/amish/

http://www.goshen.edu/~lonhs/SamYoder.html

2. Include a brief history of the Amish people, information about food, clothing, occupations and other lifestyle facts.

3. Pictures, dates, maps etc. should be used to enhance this flyer.

4. All text should be based on the information you have found but must written by YOU.

How you will be graded:

· Finished size will be at least 11 x 17

· Your product meet the task criteria

· Flyer is largely computer generated

· Evidence of research

· Evidence of revision and editing

· Attempt to create a unique and creative Flyer