Cutting Oats

Two farmers on tractor cut oats. The machine called a "binder" makes bundles of the plants.

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Pathways

Why do you think it was important to the Amish people that they be the ones to teach their children? Why do you think it was important to the State of Iowa that they be allowed to monitor certify the education of these students?

Media Artifacts

Investigation Tip:
Consider where you've been and why you made this connection. Was it meaningful? Did it connect to your topic or answer a question? Is this where you want to be?