BY: Peggy Lehman, 6/15/’97, Carmel, IN

Site Address: http://www.acupuncture.com

Theme: Chinese Alternative Medicine

Grade level (s): 7-12

Annotation of Site:

A popular trend currently in traditional Western medical treatments is the incorporation of ancient, yet current, Chinese medical practices. This site will introduce various oriental therapies such as acupuncture, herbology, Qi Gong (meditation breathing), massage, and nutrition to the user. Students may incorporate some of the nutrition and positive thinking aspects of the practices into their daily lives to enhance personal and professional self esteem.

Geography Standards addressed:

• #4) The physical and human characteristics of places.
• #6) How culture and experience influence people’s perceptions of places and regions.
• #10) The characteristics, distribution, and complexity of Earth’s cultural mosaic.

Indiana Social Studies Proficiency:

• 1. World Cultures
• 2. Individuals and Society
• 3. Inquiry Skills
• 4. Historical Perspectives