Contains plans for a twelve lesson unit on Scott O'Dell's "Island of the Blue Dolphins." In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to PDF handouts and sites used in the lessons as well as assessment...

The Blue House was the home of Frida Kahlo, one of Mexico's most beloved and iconic artists. It was her with that the house would become a museum after her death. The museum holds art by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera as well as many other...

Discover what the relationship is between poetry and the blues. This site features lesson plans and online resources.

A learning module that begins with "The Blue-Eyed, Brown-Eyed Exercise," accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher...

This primary source set uses recordings, documents, and photographs to tell the story of the origins of blues music in which women were an influential part.

Examples of the blues inspired by the African American migration to Northern cities. These lyrics and audio clips explores the reasons for, and effects of, these migrations.

An image of Thomas Gainsborough's eighteenth-century portrait, "The Blue Boy." Accompanied by a brief description.

Natural gas is a colorless and odorless fossil fuel that is used in almost half the homes for heat. Learn more about this non-renewable energy resource.

Resource that gives information on the diet, range, relatives of the blue whale. Conservation notes and cool facts are also included. There are links to similar information on dozens of other types of marine life.

This resource offers information about the Blue Tongue Skink, including scientific information, physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behavior, breeding habits, conservation, and more.

The Blue Whales are endangered. Find out why in this highly informative Save the Whales site. Behavioral characteristics, diet, habit, and more are examined in this colorful site.

Read the full text of "The Blue Pike" by Georg Ebers set in Germany in the late 1400's.

When we look up at the night sky, why do we see the Moon's appearance changing over time from a full sphere to a crescent to nothing at all? Find the answers in this interactive resource adapted from the National Air and Space Museum.

Canadian Wildlife site features the Blue Jay. Highlights its habitats and habits, range, feeding and breeding characteristics.

Illustrated reference tool features useful facts on the blue-ringed octopus with details on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.

Read all about the blue whale, the largest living mammal. A two-minute video is presented, as well as the sound of a blue whale singing.

Blue whales are the largest animals on the planet, but what helps them grow to the length of a basketball court? Asha de Vos explains why the size of krill make them the ideal food for the blue whale. [5:21]

Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the blue runner. It can be viewed live on the webcam.

This site features four different reviews of Langston Hughes' debut award winning volume of poems "Weary Blues". Compiled by the University of Illinois.

Read about the atmosphere of Pluto.

Although one third of the population suffers from motion sickness, scientists aren't exactly sure what causes it. Like the common cold, it's a seemingly simple problem that's still without a cure. And if you think it's bad on a long...

The blue pike went extinct in 1970 due to many human causes. This article outlines what happened to the fish and has some good thought-provoking questions at the end.

Your student will discover more about the life and work of Robert Johnson with this informative lesson plan. This resource features lesson plans, web resources, and more.

After learning the 12 bar blues progression, students will practice their improvisation skills. After performing their solo, they will also transcribe it.