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Ravana's dream: In The Ramayana, page 4.1; In this mural detail at the Emerald Buddha Temple, the demon king Ravana has his dream interpreted by his younger brother Bhibek, the royal astrologer. Ravana is shown here seated on a raised cushion in golden attire, waving his ten arms, while his brother...; By Lorraine Aragon.

Communist resistance: In French colonization and Vietnam wars, page 8; The Soviet-style statue shows a woman standing erect with her right fist raised up toward the sky. A limp baby dangles from her left arm. Three other adults, including one man with a beard, sit fallen over at the woman's feet. The statue represents the innocent...; By Lorraine Aragon.

Cultural Symbolism and Themes of The Old Man and the Sea: Students will be able to recognize themes and cultural symbols in the novel. The novel's setting and Spanish cultural aspect will appeal to a large number of Hispanic background students.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Development); By Sandra Hurd and Wilma Gale.

The God of Justice: In The Ramayana, page 6.1; The God of Justice, Maleevaraj, mediates between Rama and Ravana, as seen on a mural at the Emerald Buddha Temple. Rama, and Sita wearing royal Siamese clothes, sit in the forest on mats with their hands in respectful prayer position. On another mat, Rama's...; By Lorraine Aragon.

Pashupatinath tour: Marriage ritual: In this recording, you can hear Ajit describing the important symbolism of flowers in a marriage. The same flowers that symbolize marriage are also put on the body during cremation, which strikes me as interesting. While we are discussing this, we are watching...; Format: audio

The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka: Students study the symbolism, setting, and characterization in Kafka's work.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–10 English Language Arts); By Laura Rose.

In the spirit of... (museum post-visit): This is an integrated unit that focuses on masks in cultures as reflections of individual spirits. In the post-visit lesson, students will create plaster masks and write a brief description.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Visual Arts Education); By Tamela Davis.

Stone statue memorial of Communist resistance to Vietnam War at My Lai: A stone statue memorializes Communist resistance to the Vietnam War at Mai Lai. The Soviet-style statue shows a woman standing erect with her right fist raised up toward the sky. A limp baby dangles from her left arm. Three other adults, including one man...; Format: image/photograph

Jim Crow and segregation: This is an integrated lesson plan that incorporates both eighth grade language arts and history. Using Internet research, literary analysis, and persuasive technique, students will practice reading and writing skills while analyzing the impact of Jim Crow Segregation on African Americans living in North Carolina and elsewhere.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Burnetta Barton.

Teaching about North Carolina American Indians: This web edition is drawn from a teachers institute curriculum enrichment project on North Carolina American Indian Studies conducted by the North Carolina Humanities Council. Resources include best practices for teaching about American Indians, suggestions for curriculum integration, webliographies, and lesson plans about North Carolina American Indians.; Format: book (multiple pages)

Four-legged ceremonial bronze urns on display in the Imperial City at Hue: Large four-legged ceremonial bronze urns are displayed in a row outside a building in the Imperial City at Hué. A thriving bronze industry developed at Hué around the royal courts that, as in China, used large and ornate bronze vessels during ceremonial...; Format: image/photograph

Flag of Socialist Republic of Vietnam hanging in Hanoi: The national flag of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam hangs from a building in Hanoi. This red flag with a single gold star in the center was adopted by the North Vietnamese in 1955, and then used for the entire nation after the South Vietnamese regime fell...; Format: image/photograph

Central court of the Imperial City at Hue damaged during Vietnam War in 1968: Buildings in the central court of the Imperial City at Hué that were badly damaged during the Vietnam War are now topped with vegetation and surrounded by grassy fields. In 1968 the North Vietnamese army launched the Tet Offensive against U.S. troops who...; Format: image/photograph

Setting and Symbolism in A Doll's House: This lesson is designed as a follow-up to the reading and discussion of the play A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen. An understanding of the two literary terms setting and symbolism, and their impact on a work of literature, are essential to students' success in following the guidelines outlined in the North Carolina English Language Arts Standard Course of Study. This lesson has been modified for English Language Learners at the intermediate high proficiency level, but would also be adaptable for learners at the novice or advanced levels.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts and English Language Development); By Guy Hill and Crystal Brown.

Tank monument and tourists at Reunification Palace in Ho Chi Minh City: A North Vietnamese tank monument on display is passed by two tourists visiting the Reunification Palace in Ho Chi Minh City. The foreign men walking around the exhibit are wearing T-shirts and shorts. The army green tank is numbered "843" in white paint beside...; Format: image/photograph

Stone dragon hand rail by stairs inside Imperial City at Hue: This carved stone dragon serves as one of the hand rails for stairs inside the Imperial City at Hué. The design of the large-eyed, scaly dragon is similar to those found in Chinese art. Throughout East and part of Southeast Asia, dragon images represent power...; Format: image/photograph

What does it mean?: In Teaching about North Carolina American Indians, page 3.5; Introduction Visual symbols can be important ways of communicating ideas. Individuals, corporations, communities, and organizations use logos, seals, flags, icons, and other visual symbols to represent their values, share their histories, and send...; Format: lesson plan (grade 4 and 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Gazelia Carter.

Nightmares of Hieronymus Bosch: As part of a unit on Medieval Art, students will become familiar with some of the works of Hieronymus Bosch. They will identify symbols and imagery of fear and will be able to relate this to some of their own fears and nightmares.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Visual Arts Education); By Helen Nagan.

Noontime Gate or main entrance over moat into walled Imperial City at Hue: The "Noontime Gate" is the main entrance over a moat into the walled Imperial City at Hué. The Vietnamese emperor appeared from the top tower on the left during important public events or rituals. Most of the original buildings of Hué's Imperial City date...; Format: image/photograph

Portico of the royal library at the Imperial City in Hue: The tiled roof and portico of this two-story royal library in the walled Imperial City, or Citadel, at Hué are trimmed with carved and painted dragon statues. The square columns and area over the entrance are carved with Chinese style characters, the form...; Format: image/photograph

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