ELEMENTARY LESSON PLANS: OHIO AMISH

In American schools today, most elementary lesson plans include a study of the Amish way of life. Shown here (and on the PHOTO QUIZ page): Amish farmland in Ohio.

The Amish (a.k.a. Pennsylvania Dutch), are a Christian denomination characterized by their plain attire, pacifist nature, and lack of modern conveniences like autos and electricity. Voluntarily separated from mainstream society, they do not join the military or accept any form of financial assistance from the government, including social security.

Amish people speak a German dialect known as Pennsylvania Dutch, and learn English in schools like the one shown here. The Amish are divided into fellowships consisting of geographical districts or congregations.

There are an estimated 200,000 Old Order Amish people in the United States today. They live mainly in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana. Ohio has the largest Amish population of any state in the nation.

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