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Summer Solstice

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Summer Solstice

Summer Solstice: The Height of Summer The Summer Solstice, or “Xiazhi” in Chinese pinyin, is the tenth solar term of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar. It usually occurs around June 21st or 22nd, marking the day with the longest daylight hours and the shortest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. At this time, the sun shines directly on the Tropic of Cancer, bringing intense heat and a peak of summer vitality. In Chinese culture, the Summer Solstice is not only a crucial time point in the agricultural cycle but also a festival filled with...

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3 rules to spark learning

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3 rules to spark learning

It took a life-threatening condition to jolt chemistry teacher Ramsey Musallam out of ten years of "pseudo-teaching" to understand the true role of the educator: to cultivate curiosity. In a fun and personal talk, Musallam gives 3 rules to spark imagination and learning, and get students excited about how the world works. 3 rules to spark learning I teach chemistry. All right, all right. So more than just explosions, chemistry is everywhere. Have you ever found yourself at a restaurant spacing out just doing this over and over? Some people nodding yes. Recently, I showed this to my students, and...

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The danger of silence

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The danger of silence

"We spend so much time listening to the things people are saying that we rarely pay attention to the things they don't," says poet and teacher Clint Smith. A short, powerful piece from the heart, about finding the courage to speak up against ignorance and injustice. The danger of silence Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in a 1968 speech where he reflects upon the Civil Rights Movement, states, "In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies but the silence of our friends." As a teacher, I've internalized this message. Every day, all around us, we see...

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The beauty of being a misfit

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The beauty of being a misfit

To those who feel like they don't belong: there is beauty in being a misfit. Author Lidia Yuknavitch shares her own wayward journey in an intimate recollection of patchwork stories about loss, shame and the slow process of self-acceptance. "Even at the moment of your failure, you are beautiful," she says. "You don't know it yet, but you have the ability to reinvent yourself endlessly. That's your beauty." The beauty of being a misfit So I know TED is about a lot of things that are big, but I want to talk to you about something very small. So small,...

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Traditional Chinese Medicinal Diet

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Traditional Chinese Medicinal Diet

Traditional Chinese Medicinal Diet:  Nourishing the Body, Balancing the Soul In the vast realm of traditional Chinese culture, the art of Traditional Chinese Medicinal Diet stands as a profound testament to the wisdom of ancient sages. More than just a way of eating, it’s a holistic approach that intertwines food, health, and the rhythm of nature. By carefully selecting and preparing ingredients, Traditional Chinese Medicinal Diet aims to restore balance within the body, prevent ailments, and promote overall well - being. It’s a timeless practice that continues to captivate hearts and nurture bodies in both the East and the West....

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