Students measure the temperatures over time of different colored envelopes in order to explore the different rates at which each color absorbs energy from a heat lamp. They record their data and graph their results.

Students properly fold the American Flag and demonstrate proper care and use of the flag to younger students. They properly raise and lower to the flag on a flagpole and demonstrate care and use to younger students as well.

In this science activity, students research a dinosaur of their choice. Then they create a picture page that includes a slogan that describes their dinosaur. Students also complete a fact sheet, including all of their resources used.

Pupils complete activities for an independent novel project. In this novel project worksheet, students follow the 13 steps to analyze and complete a comprehensive project about a novel they've read.

In this ESL worksheet, students read the given article and its presented vocabulary throughout.  Students respond to 51 short answer, matching, true/false, and fill in the blank questions.    

Students study the design elements of Art Nouveau, its sources and development. They create art projects in ceramics and glass that exemplify the focus of Art Nouveau as a decorative style.

J.D. Salinger published a series of short stories including De Daumier-Smith's Blue Period. This short story is considered one of his best. Find out about the plot, characters and the meaning of important quotations in this comprehensive...

This both comic and tragic short story is wonderfully analysed in this site which focuses on characters and themes.

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

Rocking Chair Blues is an innovative student driven activity which demonstrates that we as a society can easily be hypnotized by the overwhelming positives of technological advancements. Students will accomplish specific tasks over a...

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

The way we live has changed immeasurably since COVID-19 began spreading rapidly throughout the United States. The importance of technology in our lives has never been more apparent. The virus will have a tremendous long-term impact on...

The 1930's Dust Bowl era was about the grueling times of people suffering in the drought-stricken region of the Oklahoma pan handle. This lesson will help students to gain an understanding of the plights of the people. Using Woody...

Using new technology related to examining artwork, The Art Institute of Chicago was able to uncover unknown details about one of Picasso's most famous works, "The Old Guitarist." Fascinating discoveries and technological processes make...

A quiz on the life of Picasso. This is a great tool for assessment or review and an even greater way in incorporate technology in the artroom. One of the correct answers did not translate very well from the original French version. Proof...

Contains a brief history of the use of light to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder. Includes information about case studies, time periods, and reliability.

This article, which is provided for by The Seattle Times, discusses the economy after World War II, during the Cold War.

This resource focuses on the works of famous African-American author, Langston Hughes.

This site provides an excellent depiction of the artist's life. Includes his influences and a photo of one of his greatest paintings, "The Blue Boy."

This resource presents various examples of STM (Scanning Tunneling Microscopy) images of atoms.

This site provides a biography of Langston Hughes, followed by several of his poems (some complete with audio clips) and a bibliography of his more influential works.

This website illustrates the history of Mississippi. Why was this state integral for the Confederacy during the Civil War? Use this site to find out.

A site showing some of the worlds greatest piano players ever. Learn about famous pianist from all genres of music.

This piece of woolen fabric from the Tulunid period has animal and plant motifs in white, blue, and red.