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Lesson Plan
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The Alternative Fix: What Is Complementary and Alternative Medicine?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the use of alternative and complementary medicines. They research the five categories of CAM therapies and how popular they are. They report their finding to the rest of the class.
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American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is the official website of this veterinary acupuncture organization. It offers information and articles about veterinary acupuncture as well as related links.
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National Institutes of Health

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Medicine

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is the home page of a professional organization of physicians and other healthcare providers who specialize in complementary and alternative medicinal practices.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Complementary and Alternative Medicine

For Students 9th - 10th
Some people are wary of complementary and alternative medicines while others swear by them. Before you make up your mind, read this article that examines alternative medicines, their risks, and what to keep in mind before exploring them...
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National Institutes of Health

Complementary & Alternative Medicine News and Events

For Students 9th - 10th
The news & events supplicd by the national Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine covers a broad rand of healing philosophies, approaches, and therapies not commonly used by traditional Western medicine.