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Serpents coil around Rama's monkey troops and Laksman (Thai Ramayana mural)

Serpents coil around Rama's troops, as seen in a mural detail at the Emerald Buddha Temple. Rama's monkey allies struggle but many lay strewn on the ground, tangled in snakes. Towards the top left corner, the green-skinned Rama sits beside Laksman who is lying...

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Serpents coil around monkey troops and horse (Thai Ramayana mural)

Demon arrows that become serpents coil around Rama's monkey troops, as seen in a mural detail at the Emerald Buddha Temple. This mural detail is filled with images of Rama's monkey allies wrestling with snakes. Some monkey soldiers with swords grapple with...

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Facial studies through creation of a face jug

In this interdisciplanary lesson, students study the anatomy of the face and use what they have learned to create thumbnail sketches of expressive faces on jugs. The lesson incorporates elements of social studies, earth science, psychology, and artistic meaning.

Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies)

By Lori Shepley, Melissa Thibault, and Nelle Hayes.

Mini totem poles

Students will create mini totem poles using paper towel tubes and Crayola Model Magic clay. Totem poles of Northwest Coast Indian tribes will be explored.

Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies)

By Mary Ann Athens.

Observing connections: North Carolina pottery and face jugs (Lesson 3)

This is the third lesson in a series of three in which students are creating art based on their observations: Lesson 1 Observing connections—art, poetry and the environment; Lesson 2 Observing connections—changing landscapes; Lesson 3 Observing connections—North Carolina pottery and face jugs.

Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies)

By Lisa Mitchell.

"The Southern Cross"

In North Carolina in the Civil War and Reconstruction, page 1.9

George Tucker's adaptation of the Star Spangled Banner to the Confederate cause. Includes historical commentary.

Format: music

Commentary and sidebar notes by L. Maren Wood.

The Southern Cross (song sheet)

This poem, written by George Tucker, is patterned after "The Star-Spangled Banner" and is an attempt to adapt it to the Confederate cause. First published in The Southern Literary Messenger (March, 1861), it was soon printed in broadside form...

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North Carolina Traditions

North Carolina is rich in traditions. From crafts such as quilting and basketry to storytelling and Jack Tales, there is much to learn and enjoy. Traditions have been passed down through the generations and it is important that we preserve them for generations to come.

Format: bibliography/help

African animals in habitats

This is an inquiry-based animal study for early childhood students centered around a visit to the African Continent of the North Carolina Zoo.

Format: lesson plan (grade K Science)

By Sue McCullah.

Self-Portrait in Wire

This lesson covers line as an art element and sculpture as an art technique. It also includes an examination of wire sculptures created by Alexander Calder.

Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Visual Arts Education)

By Paulina Olson.

A German immigrant writes home

In Colonial North Carolina, page 2.4

Letter (c. 1710) from a immigrant to North Carolina to his family and friends in Germany, telling about his life and experiences in Carolina and giving advice to others who might follow him. Includes historical commentary.

Format: letter

Resources on the web

Hands on Crafts

Pottery, weaving, quilting, and basketry techniques and traditions are demonstrated in interactive online studios. (Learn more)

Format: website/activity

Provided by: Mint Museum of Charlotte

Build an electromagnet

In this Science NetLinks lesson, students make a simple electromagnet by wrapping a wire around a nail and attaching the ends of the wire to a battery to make an electric circuit. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Science)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science