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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Blues Journey

For Students 9th - 10th
Trace the history of the blues in America through the play, Blues Journey, based on the book by Walter Dean Myers. You can see video clips of the stage play, listen to blues radio shows, and learn about different types of blues music.
Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Blue Whales

For Students 3rd - 8th
Do you know that the blue whale is the largest animal to ever live on Earth? Take an exciting look at this mammal with easy to read facts including habitat, appearance, young, mating, diet, enemies, as well as colorful photos. Links to...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature: Guide to Island of the Blue Dolphins [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive mini-guide to Scott O'Dell's novel titled "Island of the Blue Dolphins." Contains detailed information about the biographical/historical context, background, chapter-by-chapter summaries, study questions, and post-reading...
Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Learning the Blues

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan introduces students to the blues. The origin and development of the blues is explored as well as its distinctive structure.
Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Blue Footed Booby

For Students 3rd - 8th
National Geographic site engages users with colorful photos and extensive facts about Blue-Footed Boobies. Be sure to click on the video link to view a short clip on these fascinating animals.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Program Notes Rhapsody in Blue

For Students 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This PDF is the Program Notes from The New York Philharmonic's production of "Rhapsody in Blue" by George Gershwin. It provides information about Gershwin and his writing of the "jazz concerto." It is...
Primary
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Women and the Blues

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection uses primary sources to explore the impact of women blues performers.
Website
Oregon Secretary of State

Oregon State Archives: The Oregon Blue Book

For Students 9th - 10th
The Oregon Blue Book, the official state directory and fact book, provides a wealth of information about Oregon. "FACTS," contains almanac references, economy information, scenic images, capital city information, and state buildings;...
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Schools of California Online Resources for Education

The Island of the Blue Dolphins: Mission Santa Barbara

For Students 6th - 8th
Explore the novel "The Island of the Blue Dolphins," by Scott O'Dell. This site offers an interactive technology related activity for this book.
Unit Plan
McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Island of the Blue Dolphins Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 8th
This study guide contains themes, vocabulary and discussion questions for Scott O'Dell's Newbury award-winning novel, "Island of the Blue Dolphins." The book, which is based on a true story, addresses the themes of trust and forgiveness....
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Other

Deep Sea World and Blue Planet Aquarium, United Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the combined homepage for Deep Sea World and Blue Planet Aquarium. There is some information about each facility. The buttons for more information on all topics are located at the bottom of the page. Blue Planet Aquarium is...
Website
MLB Advanced Media

Toronto Blue Jays the Official Site

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official site of the Toronto Blue Jays. Get up-to-date news, scores, statistics, player profiles, schedule, audio/video clips, a history of the team, plus much more!
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Penguin Publishing

Penguin Random House: "Girl in Hyacinth Blue" Teacher Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Six-page teacher guide for "Girl in Hyacinth Blue" highlights applications, discussion topics, collaborative learning activities etc.
eBook
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Know and Learn: What Is Blue?

For Students Pre-K - K Standards
A book about things that are blue. Includes audio narration in 22 additional languages with text in English.
eBook
University of Virginia

University of Virginia: The Blue Hotel

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of Virginia Library site provides the text of Stephen Crane's "The Blue Hotel".
Handout
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Blue Winged Teal

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive site reveals an abundance of facts, photos, and sounds of the Blue-winged teal. Topics highlighted are: cool facts, description, range, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction, and conservation status.
Handout
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Blue Winged Warbler

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts galore coupled with the sounds of the Blue-winged Warbler make this site interesting and effective. A menu of topics includes: habitat, food, range, behavior, reproduction and more.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: The Lobster Blues

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a rare blue lobster. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works

Read Works: Beating the Winter Blues

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the winter blues and how to lift your spirits. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'dell

For Students 5th - 9th
Karana's tribe has lived on the Island of the Blue Dolphins for centuries, but a tragedy forces them to leave. When Karana gets left behind, she must learn to live alone. Selected (10) reading passages (grades 5-9) to pair with the novel...
Handout
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Influenza 1918: Rupert Blue

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the role that Rupert Blue, Surgeon General of the United States in 1918, played in combating and containing the influenza epidemic of 1918.
Activity
South Carolina Educational Television

Etv: Artopia: Painting Critic: The Large Blue Horses by Franz Marc

For Students 9th - 10th
A close look at the Expressionist style of artist Franz Marc and his painting, The Large Blue Horses. Provides a short biography of the artist, questions about the painting for students to answer, and an activity where they compare and...
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Buttons and the Blue Glove

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a cat named Buttons who goes on an adventure with his little girl's blue glove. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Handout
Scholastic

Scholastic: Biography: Blue Balliett

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Read this biography to learn about author Blue Balliett. Links to her website, an interview, an author visit kit, and a list of her books available.

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