8th Grade Social Studies and History

Define segregation and explain what "Jim Crow" laws did.

Jim Crow

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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MAPS

How Far Is It?

Hand out a printable computer activity that reinforces students' basic map skills, as they use the Internet to find the…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Geography

Map

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Explain why the use of interchangeable parts helped factories develop and lessened the role of individual craftsmen in…

Widget Assembly

Subjects:

Industrial Revolution

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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MAPS

Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 3: There and Back Again

Enhance students' reading experience of Tolkien's The Hobbit with lesson planning resources that accompany chapters…

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Literature

Teaching Tolkien – Lesson Planning Resources

Reading and Literature

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Learning through The Duke

Students will learn about the important contributions made by Duke Ellington to the field of jazz, as well as some of…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Musicians

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The Baths of Ancient Rome

Students take a virtual tour of the elegant baths of Caracella and learn why the baths were more than just a place to…

Subjects

Ancient History

Social Studies and History

World History

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Mock Election Ideas for the Classroom

Help your students understand the process of electing officials and the power of the vote by holding a mock election. …

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Government and Civics

U.S. Elections

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GAMES AND APPS

Election Vocabulary Bingo

Play bingo with election vocabulary to have fun and assess your students' knowledge of the words. This is a great game…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

U.S. Government

U.S. Elections

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Through this cooperative learning lesson, students will learn various controversies and facts about U.S. flag.

Flag Day Discussions

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Mathematics

Money

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ACTIVITIES

National Anthem Crossword Puzzle Activity with Answer Key

Challenge students to find important facts about the national anthem using this crossword puzzle activity, perfect for…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

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VIDEOS

Slavery & The Civil War – Video & Activities

Examine the Emancipation Proclamation through this educational video and related activities. The video is paired with…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

U.S. Civil War (1860-1865)

African-American History

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Olympic Locations Through the Years

A list of cities that have hosted the Olympic games in the past.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Olympic Games

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CHOICE BOARDS

Holiday Choice Boards Essentials Kit

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

Reading and Literature

Mathematics

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Louis Armstrong's talent as a trumpeter shaped the world of jazz.

Louis Armstrong

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Musicians

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Robert Johnson was a talented guitarist, whose music laid the groundwork for Delta blues.

Robert Johnson

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Musicians

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Ella Fitzgerald is one of the most acclaimed artists in the history of jazz.

Ella Fitzgerald

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Musicians

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Examine the effects of wind and water erosion.

Changing Land

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Weathering and Erosion

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September 11 Remembrance Ribbon

Post this September 11 Remembrance Ribbon in your classroom to honor those who lost their lives, and those who helped to…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Heroes & Role Models

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Chart of Winter Olympic Games Statistics

Learn about the history and traditions of the Winter Olympic Games, and reference a chart showing the countries that…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Olympic Games

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GAMES AND APPS

Cheyenne Native American Game

Have your students learn how to play an old Native American game. This Cheyenne game is fun and easy to learn!

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Native-American History (American Indians)

Native Americans

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Martin Luther King Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize Printable

This printable consists of a newspaper article announcing the day that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. received the Nobel…

Subjects:

Award and Prize Winners

Civil Rights

African-American History

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