A Guide Through the Culture of the Blues

Creator: Yale University | visit site

Grade Range: 6 - 11

Use the style and humor of the blues to trace the development of the blues and its parallel, the African-American experience, from the seventeenth century to the present.

In the Classroom

Take advantage of the free lesson plans and activities on this site! This would be an excellent resource for a US or World history classroom!

At Home

Bookmark this site for your student’s research papers and projects on the historical development of the blues from as early as the 17th century.

Tags

blues,

Subjects

History & Culture: Africa, Music,