To begin this process, I had a brainstorm session with Jessie Ren. We discussed what each of my icons could represent and what types of things I should begin researching. She thinks that the juxtaposition between the Historical Amish versus the Modern Amish would provided an interesting spread of information.
BRAINSTORM LIST
Have they changed?
What have they changed?
When did other cultures (Mennonites) split off?
Where are most of them living?
Hospital?
Then V. Now?
Barn
agriculture
acres of land owned
locations across US
types of crops grown
how many men it takes to raise a barn
how many cuts it takes to saw a log by hand/saw a barn by hand
pounds of wheat used to make bread
Cow
livestock
types of livestock
# births of animals
how many pounds of meat they consume
types of cows they own, other livestock
pounds of fertilizer
amount of milk/eggs sold etc.
Hat
attire
field work
how products are made/ process of making
colors of dye in fabric
amount of stitches
sunburns incurred
gallons of sweat
number of babies/ male/female
youth - ordeal stats?
Church
public gathering
population
family statistics?
religious services/ceremony
when the church is populated (services, fun stuff, funeral, wedding, etc.)
Horse and Buggy
transportation
accidents
mileage of roads with amish signs
mph
when it was most used in history
when the buggy became a staple
Bible
family values
oath/order
family statistics?
education
variations in religion
specifics of religion
versions they use
number of children
population stats
formation of the religion
migrating history
development of religion
important amish men?
how much of education is derived from Bible
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