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Colonial dresser at Allen House: At the Allen House in Alamance County, N.C., herbs hang to dry above a wooden colonial-era dresser. Rachel Allen, who lived in the house with John Allen and their family in the late 1700s, used herbs as remedies in her medical practice. To the right of the...; Format: image/photograph

Hanuman searches for herbal medicines: In The Ramayana, page 5.4; A giant white Hanuman scales a mountain about double his height to find medicinal herbs for Laksman. Hanuman's arms are stretched upward and he wears golden clothes and ornaments. Hanuman's smaller monkey troops follow behind him, running on the ground and...; By Lorraine Aragon.

Understanding the complexities of setting: In order to address a variety of learning styles with emphasis upon the tactile learner, students will participate in a class project to construct a wall-sized, three dimensional mural of the setting of the novel, Where the Lilies Bloom. This project cannot be too large (an outside corridor wall is suggested.) The massive size of the mural makes the project distinctly different from similar art projects attempted in the past, it allows students enough space for all of the details desired in the end result of the mural, and it affords enough space for all students in the class to display their work.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Visual Arts Education and English Language Arts); By Pam Altom.

Ancient medicine: In Northern and coastal Vietnam: Waterway settlements and Chinese influences, page 20; The moxibustion practitioner is in the process of adding or removing a glass cup to her patient's back. Nine cups still are attached to his back. Several round reddish spots can be seen where treatment has been completed and other cups have been removed. Moxibustion...; By Lorraine Aragon.

Hanuman climbs mountain for herbal medicines (Thai Ramayana mural): Hanuman climbs a mountain to obtain herbal medicine ingredients, as seen in a mural at the Emerald Buddha Temple. A giant white Hanuman scales a mountain about double his height to find medicinal herbs for Laksman. Hanuman's arms are stretched upward and he...; Format: image/photograph

Diverse species: In Jocassee Gorges: Temperate rain forests of the Blue Ridge, page 10; The forests of the high slopes are mixed mesophytic forests found on creek and river slopes. Those found below 2,500 feet in open areas are characterized by a greater richness of species than is found in any other vegetation type in the region. This richness...; By Dirk Frankenberg and Stephanie Walters.

Stone steps: A stones step path winds around the side of a mountain in Nepal. This trail is part of the historical salt trade route that crosses the mountains into Tibet. Although salt is no longer transported along these routes, they are still used to carry herbs and...; Format: image/photograph

Historic Rosedale Plantation: Located a few miles from the center of downtown Charlotte, the Rosedale Plantation is a good representation of plantation life in Piedmont North Carolina.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Demon giant blocks river water with his body (Thai Ramayana mural): A demon giant, seen lying beyond Rama's pavillions, blocks the river's water with his body. The fanged demon lies on his side on the ground while holding his huge sword in his right hand. Rama's group is visible in the foreground as they wait in a Siamese-style...; Format: image/photograph

Mint Hill Country Doctor's Museum and Country Store: This museum takes the visitor back to the early years of medical practice and the "daily lives and routines of Southern people living in rural areas from the late 1800's to the 1930's."; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Burros in Nepal: Burros carrying goods down pathways once used as routes for the salt trade that crossed the mountains into Tibet. Today, the people who live in these mountains use salt imported from India. Although salt is no longer transported along these routes, they are...; Format: image/photograph

Hanuman flies up to stop sun while potion is made (Thai Ramayana mural): Hanuman makes himself huge and flies up to stop the sun while a potion is made to save Laksman, as seen in a mural at the Emerald Buddha Temple. A two-faced and eight-armed Hanuman is flying out of the clouds to grab the outer rings of a gold, red, and green...; Format: image/photograph

Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center: Offers a selection of informative, interactive and experientially-based programs in outdoor and environmental education.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

SciWorks Science Center and Environmental Park of Forsyth County: Whether it is biology, geology, physics, or health science, "it is fun to learn about science at SciWorks!"; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Monkey soldiers gather around wounded Laksman in forest (Thai Ramayana mural): Monkey allies gather around Rama and the wounded Laksman, as seen in a mural at the Emerald Buddha Temple. In this scene, the mortally wounded Laksman lies on his side near boulders in the forest. Rama sits close beside him while the monkey kings and courtiers...; Format: image/photograph

Teaching "style": This exercise works best as a review at the mid-point or end of a literature course. Paired students describe the style of ten authors ranging from "ornate" to "plain," and then compare the authors' styles through a designated series of metaphors.; Format: lesson plan (grade 12 English Language Arts); By Charlotte Osterman.

Young man receiving moxibustion treatment from woman in Ho Chi Minh City: A young man sits and receives a moxibustion treatment from an older woman in Ho Chi Minh City. The woman is burning "moxa" or mugwort herb within small, round glass cups that are placed at specific points on his bare back. The moxibustion practitioner is in...; Format: image/photograph

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