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A gilded shrine: In Northern and coastal Vietnam: Waterway settlements and Chinese influences, page 18; Although originally built as community meeting halls for the migrant Chinese community, these compounds now are used as temples for the worship of various Fukian Chinese deities, including Thieu Hau, a goddess of the sea. A crowned goddess figure is enthroned...; By Lorraine Aragon.

Classification of matter: Students are introduced to the concept of different kinds of matter. Students create models of different substances to learn to identify the differences between elements, compounds, and mixtures. This lesson is developed so that teachers can use it with English as a Second Language students.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Development and Science); By Anya Childs and Rhonda Garrett.

Jellybean equations: Students will build chemical compounds using jelly beans and toothpicks to visually balance chemical equations.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); By Nancy H. Sanders.

The human atom: Students will act out the role of atoms by dressing up as the atoms of designated elements. They will wear costumes with balloons representing valence electrons. The “atoms” will gain or lose valence electrons in order to achieve chemical stability. The students must then identify the charges of the ions formed.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Development and Science); By Kamie Wine.

Chinese architecture: In Northern and coastal Vietnam: Waterway settlements and Chinese influences, page 9; The ornamented brick gateway has step-tiered, green tile roofs decorated with carved dragons. A large four-legged ceremonial bronze urn is seen in front of the central doorway, and stylized Chinese characters are visible above the central arches of the first...; By Lorraine Aragon.

Older stone and newly painted white walled graves on hillside at Hue: Older stone and newly painted white walled graves are surrounded by low vegetation on a hillside at Hué. Traditionally the graves of wealthy family members have been surrounded by these low walls with posts set at cardinal directions. Such walled graves are...; Format: image/photograph

Potted plants and building in Fukian Chinese assembly hall compound at Hoi An: Potted plants decorate a patio garden inside the Fukian Chinese assembly hall compound at Hoi An. The assembly hall building with a tiered tile roof and dragon carvings is visible at back. Hoi An was a thriving sea port for sailing ships and maritime trade...; Format: image/photograph

Figurines and flags on gilded shrine used by Fukian Chinese at Hoi An: Figurines and miniature flags cover the surfaces of a gilded shrine used by the Fukian Chinese community at Hoi An. A crowned goddess figure is enthroned at the back center of the shrine, flanked by four smaller images of less important goddesses. A four-legged...; Format: image/photograph

Dragon and fish statues in garden fountain of Chinese Fukian hall at Hoi An: Colorful dragon and fish statues spurt water at each other in the garden fountain of the Chinese Fukian assembly hall at Hoi An. The large, coiled dragon is said to represent power while the fish represents scholarly knowledge. Other animals in the assembly...; Format: image/photograph

Arched doorways and walled entrance into Fukian Chinese assembly hall at Hoi An: Three arched doorways enter the walled compound of the Fukian Chinese assembly hall at Hoi An. The ornamented brick gateway has step-tiered, green tile roofs decorated with carved dragons. A large four-legged ceremonial bronze urn is seen in front of the central...; Format: image/photograph

Winter advisory: The effect of salt on the freezing point of water: In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 5.9; In this lesson, students complete a lab to help them understand the effect of salt on the freezing point of water. Students discuss the benefits and drawbacks of using salt as a de-icing and anti-icing agent on roads.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); By Tammy Johnson and Martha Tedrow.

Cloudy with a chance of... what?: Students will enjoy reading about a town where no one ever goes hungry because the sky provides food while learning about weather, healthy and unhealthy foods, and creating a database.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2–4 English Language Arts and Science); By BJ Larson and Paula Sharpe.

Soil and erosion unit: Section 1: This two week unit will involve descriptive information on North Carolina soil types and how the presence of plants affects soil erosion. Upon completion of Section 1, you may continue to Section 2.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); By Amy Robertson.

A case study of "A Civil Action": In Bringing current science into the classroom, page 3; This is a short, culminating activity that can be used to assess your students' understanding of the steps needed to determine if a water source is contaminated and how it got that way, and to suggest possible methods of cleanup or remediation. Students review a portion of the film "A Civil Action" and identify the problem and the people involved. Students then take the role of environmental scientist and apply their knowledge of water and hazardous waste contamination to create a plan to help lawyer, Jan Schlichtmann, try the case.; Format: (grade 9–12 Science); By Michele Kloda.

Resources on the web

Antibacterial pollution: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about the potential environmental effects of common household products. (Learn more); Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Pizza cheese: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear why the cheese on pizza tastes different when it is reheated versus when it is originally baked. (Learn more); Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Skunk removal: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about skunks and the best methods to get rid of their odor. (Learn more); Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 4 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation: Build your lightbulb! Find out about the invention of the electric guitar! Learn about the snowboard built for people who have a physical disability. Features online exhibits, educational materials, collections from the archives, and the audio and video clips.... (Learn more); Format: website/activity; Provided by: Lemelson Center at the Smithsonian Institution