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Unit Plan
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.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: Crossroads Blues

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
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Activity
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Robert Johnson Classroom Activity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This classroom activity is intended as a celebration and commemoration of blues legend Robert Johnson's birthday. From ReadWriteThink's calendar on May 8, 2007.
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Website
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Robert Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography and photograph of legendary blues guitarist, Robert Johnson.
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Lesson Plan
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Sti Lesson 27: The Faust Theme

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Faust theme, that of risking eternal damnation by selling one's soul to the devil in exchange for magical powers, can be found in virtually every genre of music as well as in literature and the visual arts. Examples utilizing this...
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Robert L. Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Brittanica's Guide to Black History features Robert L. Johnson, an American businessman, founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET), and the first African American majority owner of a major professional...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Robert Johnson

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Robert Johnson.