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Website
University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Alternative Medicine

For Students 9th - 10th
Alternative medicine has been debated over for many years. This site covers several pros and cons of several of the common practices.
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Website
Other

Natural Health and Longevity Resource Center: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Good source for articles about herbs and herbal remedies, including the latest research and products on the market. This site contains a good deal of information about specific herbs, as well as many links to other herbal and alternative...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: To Herb or Not to Herb

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This unit allows students to research some common herbal supplements to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the herb. Students will compare the herbal supplements to pharmaceutical medicines to judge which is the better choice....