Include the Netherlands Geography lesson in class discussions of Anne Frank, Dutch Masters art or using polders and dikes to reclaim land from the sea.		Introduction to the Miniature Village Background and historical information about the Pella Historical Society's Miniature Dutch Village.
			Primary Level Lesson Plan Combine an elementary class trip to the Miniature Village with related readings about Holland. Activities and vocabulary emphasize features common to the Dutch landscape, including dikes, canals and windmills. This lesson will be based on versions of the Mary Mapes Dodge story of the little Dutch boy who put his finger in the dike to hold back the sea and save his community. Before coming to the Miniature Village, students will read and/or listen to different versions of this story. Details from these stories and The Cow Who Fell in the Canal will be utilized to point out the importance of water in Holland. Older primary students will also compare and contrast stories and illustrations to determine purpose and effect. Goals and Objectives Readings Vocabulary Activities Song
			Intermediate Level Lesson Plan Take an imaginary trip to The Netherlands. The curriculum includes planning skills and study of Dutch culture and geography.
			Middle School Lesson Plan An integrated curriculum approach combining the tale of Gulliver's Travels with a visit to the Miniature Village.
			High School Lesson Plan Architectural study; World War II; preservation of heritage; marketing; Miniature Dutch Village field trip