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Window in Aya Sophia: A stained glass window illuminated by the sun. The stained glass window has Arabic writing in yellow glass at the top, and an elaborate pattern around the edge of the arch shape. There is light blue glass throughout the whole piece, making up most of the background....; Format: image/photograph

Looking Glass Falls in Transylvania County, NC: This is Looking Glass Falls in Transylvania County, North Carolina. Transylvania County is known as the "Land of Waterfalls" due to the fact that the county contains over 200 waterfalls. Looking Glass Falls flows from Looking Glass Rock, an enormous stone...; Format: image/photograph

Looking Glass Rock in Transylvania County, NC: This is Looking Glass Rock in Transylvania County, North Carolina. Looking Glass Rock is an enormous stone dome named for the fact that during the winter, water flowing down the sides of the rock freezes into ice, creating a glistening coating that makes the...; Format: image/photograph

Common artifacts: Glass beads: Photograph of glass beads found at the Occaneechi Town archaeological dig. Glass beads were made in Europe and traded by Virginians to the Occaneechi, who used them in necklaces and bracelets and to decorate their clothing. The presence of glass beads is a...; Format: image/photograph

Legacies of communism: In Contemporary life in Vietnam, page 2; Following the tradition of earlier Communist leaders such as Lenin, Stalin, and Mao Zedong, Ho Chi Minh's body was embalmed in a glass sarcophagus that is set within a monumental building for public viewing. This large grey building with imposing square pillars...; By Lorraine Aragon.

Hand-blown glass for sale in Tlaquepaque, Mexico: A selection of hand-blown glass products is on display. The group contains a carafe, mug, wine glass, and aperitif glass. Tlaquepaque is a small town outside of Guadalajara. Traditionally, it was the rural retreat of the wealthy. Today, it is an artist community...; Format: image/photograph

Common artifacts: Glass fragments: Glass fragments were frequently found at the Fredricks site. Those contemporary with Occaneechi Town are usually dark green in color and have heavily weathered surfaces.; Format: image/photograph

Flower stepping stones: This lesson plan is intended to encourage learners to integrate the visual arts with science and appreciate nature. Students will create a round or square stepping stone using colored glass pieces with a mortar and sand mixture. The students will have the opportunity to watch the stepping stones attract various types of small animals like birds and butterflies. As a result, students can observe, study, and draw these animals.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Visual Arts Education); By Pilar Pedersen.

Interior of Elevator: A color photograph of the interior of an antique elevator. The elevator's bottom half is made of polished wood panels. The upper half of the elevator car has an intricate wrought iron design covered in glass. At the back of the car you can see through the...; Format: image/article

Glass blowing in Tlaquepaque, Mexico: A craftsman blows glass through a long metal tube. He is rolling the glass on a thick sheet of metal. Tlaquepaque is a small town outside of Guadalajara. Traditionally, it was the rural retreat of the wealthy. Today, it is an artist community that is popular...; Format: image/photograph

Call Box: This photograph shows an oak cabinet with a glass front hanging on a wall. It was part of an elaborate servants call system. Beneath the glass on the cabinet are raised small arrows that pointed to the room from which the call originated. Battery-powered electric...; Format: image/article

Strawberry DNA extraction: In CareerStart lessons: Grade seven, page 3.2; In this lesson for grade seven, students extract DNA from a strawberry and discuss careers related to genetics.; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Science); By Michelle Arias.Adapted by Mitzi Talbert.

Weathering the water cycle: Condensation: This lesson introduces students to condensation as one phase of the water cycle. Through the use of the four lessons in this series in which students will learn that the water cycle is a continuous cycle.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Science); By Cathie Hill, Jackie Parker, and Karen Neilson.

Rocks really rock! A lesson on the classification of rocks: This lesson will help students classify various rocks according to specified criteria. It will also help students classify a given rock using selected mineral identification tests. Students will use a graphic organizer to display their findings.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Science); By Grace Smith.

Hickory Museum of Art: Hickory was the first city in the Southeast to establish a museum of American art. The collections include contemporary folk art, American paintings and prints, studio glass, pottery, and more.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Food Preservation Demonstration: Posing behind a table of canned fruits and vegetables, a 4-H club girl is ready to perform a food preservation demonstration. This black and white photograph was taken outside near some buildings. The young girl is wearing a plain, white short-sleeved dress...; Format: image/photograph

Glass-blowing artists at work in Tlaquepaque, Mexico: Two craftsmen work around a small forge. They are using traditional methods to work glass. Tlaquepaque is a small town outside of Guadalajara. Traditionally, it was the rural retreat of the wealthy. Today, it is an artist community that is popular among tourists...; Format: image/photograph

Glass for sale in Tlaquepaque, Mexico: Several large, clear glass jars are on display. The jars appear to be hand-blown. Numerous cardboard boxes surround the jars. Tlaquepaque is a small town outside of Guadalajara. Traditionally, it was the rural retreat of the wealthy. Today, it is an artist...; Format: image/photograph

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