Shakespeare Globe Trust
Fact Sheet: Costumes and Cosmetics
Theatre producers in Shakespeare's time didn't have the special effects that are common today, so they had to get creative. Using the handout, pupils explore the topic of costume design. Additionally, readers learn about the stage makeup...
Curated OER
Animal Testing
Animal testing: cruel and inhumane, or innovative and life-saving? Scholars explore the topic and form their own opinions with help from the highly informative website. Pupils read a comprehensive overview of the topic, including...
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The Hidden History of Egypt
Students explore daily life in ancient Egypt. In this ancient civilizations instructional activity, students research Internet and print sources regarding aspects of daily life in ancient Egypt. Students compose fictitious journals based...
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Lesson: Looking Closer: The Artwork of Wangechi Mutu
Social issues of gender and media stereotypes, begins with a multi-sensory experience. Learners view the painting Backlash Blues and make critical comments based on what they see. They then read the Langston Hughes poem and listen to the...
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Biotech in a Bag
Pupils carry out a series of experiments using self-locking plastic baggies. Each experiment demonstrates a phenomenon or principle of biotechnology.
Curated OER
Growth in A City Neighborhood
Middle schoolers take the "role" of city planner. They overlay a map of one area of the city in the past, present, and projected future project. Students discuss reasons for selecting the special features of the area. The lesson refers...
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Economics, Ecology, & Ethics
Students are introduced to the concepts of economics in a ethical way. In groups, they examine a shift in an economy and discover the effects of the shift. After reading an article, they evaluate it and they write their own conclusion...
Penn Museum
Penn Museum: Ancient Greek World Oils and Cosmetics
This resource briefly describes the development of the oil and perfume trade in Ancient Greece. It includes several pictures of pottery containers.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Canela Body Adornment
Among the Canela of Brazil, adorning the body enhances appearance, signals changes in social identity, and expresses culturally prescribed values. View vivid photos of the different cosmetic treatments men and women undergo.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Economic Uses of Algae
Today, various species of marine algae provide not only food but also extracts used in numerous pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial applications.
PBS
Pbs: Science and Technology of Ancient Egypt (Lesson Plan)
A instructional activity involving research and exploration of key scientific and technological contributions made by the ancient Egyptians, including newspapers, cosmetics, and glassware.
Other
The Roman Makeover
A unique page created by an expert in ancient cosmetics and beauty. Shows what a Roman matron would have gone through to prepare her skin and face to be a fashionable lady.
Other
La Couturiere Parisienne: 1700s: Rococo
This website provides lots of information on Rococo fashion of the 18th century. Includes articles on the history and evolution of Rococ fashion, images, and instructions on how to make clothing, hairdos, and cosmetics.
US Food and Drug Administration
U.s. Food and Drug Administration: Aromatherapy
This government agency article states its view of aromatherapy and the claims of its effectiveness in promoting health.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Rice
Plant profile of rice. Covers history, spiritual, production and trade, traditional medicine, western medicine, food, crafts, cosmetics and other uses.
Royal Botanic Gardens
Plant Cultures: Sugar Cane
Many interesting facts about sugar cane are presented in this thorough resource. Topics examined include history medicine food uses cosmetic application, and more.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Ancient Egypt: Personal Ornaments
On this website you can read about all types of personal adornment of both men and women in ancient Egypt. There are pictures and hyperlinks for more information.