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Biotechnology
A continuous cascade of information comes through this PowerPoint on biotechnology. The topic is defined, a history is presented, and basic genetic engineering techniques are explained. The topic is covered in an objective manner,...
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The Rise of Islam
In this Islamic medicine worksheet, students read about the rise of Islam and the history of medicine within the culture. Students read 5 passages.
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Mystical Chinese
Young scholars relate environmental influences to human situations through Feng Shui, describe various traditional Chinese medical practices, and explore the use of natural forces in Chinese medicine.
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Chinese Inventions
Young scholars identify inventions as coming from China. In this Chinese inventions lesson, students are given a list of common items such as cast iron, a wheelbarrow, and the decimal system, then conduct research to identify where they...
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Vitamins
In this vitamins worksheet, students read a 2 page article on vitamins, answer 3 statements with multiple choice answers, match 3 types of vitamins with how they help the human body and then answer 4 statements as true or false.
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Asian, African, or Australian Inventors & Inventions
Seventh graders explore the inventors or inventions from Asia, Africa, and Australia.
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Passive Voice
In this passive voice worksheet, students fill in the blanks to the sentences with the verbs given in the passive voice. Students complete 3 passages.
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Intermediate sentence completion: 33
In this sentence completion worksheet, students fill in the blanks with the appropriate words to complete each sentence. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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The Egg and Symbolism with the Christian Easter
In this language arts and religion learning exercise, students read an informative page about the symbolism of the egg in the Christian Easter. Students answer 6 questions. This page is from the UK.
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Who Invented It? When? Chinese Inventions: An Introductory Activity
Young scholars use Robert Temple's "The Genius of Chins: 3,000 Years of Science, Discovery and Invention", to understand how much the Chinese have contributed with their scientific and technological ability.
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Mystical Chinese
Learners explore various Chinese beliefs about the environment. Using the internet, they research the characteristics of Feng Shui. They discuss how human actions modify the physical environment and vice versa. They discover how the...
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TRADERS' GAME
Students play a game aimed at demonstrating how relationships with other communities or countries affect the food and fiber system. The game simulates the unequal distribution of natural resources which creates the need for...
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Orfeo: Sinfonie e Ritornelli
Students identify the dramatic expression made by performance and how it relates to the content of the story L'Orfeo. They determine the form of orchestra and each instrumental group within the orchestra for this piece.
Able Media
The Asclepion: Medicine in Ancient Mesopotamia
This site is an online resource if you are researching medicine in Ancient Mesopotamia. Many sections include historical background, sources, concepts, and practitioners.
Other
University of Cairo: Medicine in Old Egypt
Details evidence from the Smith papyrus and the Ebers papyrus in order to provide an idea of the knowledge of medicine, anatomy, and physiology of the ancient Egyptians.
South Carolina Educational Television
Etv: Kids Work! History of Medicine
A brief history of medicine told in five snapshots of time: ancient times, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the early modern period (eighteenth and nineteenth centuries), and modern times.
University of Virginia
Etruscan and Roman Medicine
Gives a short description on the practice of medicine in Etruscan and Roman societies. The first doctors came from Greece but Roman medicine tended to be more of a "home remedy," situation.
Andre Dollinger
Ancient Egypt: Medicine
Details many medical innovations practiced by ancient Egyptians. Includes information on the art of the healers, as well as how common diseases and illnesses were treated.
University of Virginia
The Surgery of Ancient Rome
This illustrated article dicusses an exhibition on the surgical instruments used by the Roman during ancient times.
Other
Ancient History: 10 Ancient Greek Inventions and Discoveries Still Used Today
Ten of the important inventions and innovations of the ancient Greeks are described. These include the water mill, the odometer, alarm clocks, cartography, the Olympics, geometry, Hippocratic medicine, philosophy, democracy, and...
National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Harry Potter's World: Immortality
A clever account of the history of medicine told as it relates to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter. Read about the history of immortality, and the belief that magic played a role in ancient medicine.
PBS
Pbs.org: The Roman Empire in the First Century
Students will learn about Roman architecture, technology, and medicine by becoming teachers for a day. Students will participate in a class discussion about Rome's contributions in these areas and then work in small groups to become...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History: Inventions and Technology
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian inventions and technology including papyrus, writing, medicine, mathematics, ship building, and makeup.
A&E Television
History.com: The Silk Road: 8 Goods Traded Along the Ancient Network
The vibrant network opened up exchanges between far-flung cultures throughout central Eurasia. The Silk Road wasn't a single route, but rather a vibrant trade network that crisscrossed central Eurasia for centuries, bringing far-flung...