8th Grade Social Studies and History

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  • TEACHING RESOURCE

    Slave Narratives

    African slaves brought a tradition of oral narratives to the U.S., a tradition that persisted after the abolition of…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    American History/U.S. History
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    Malcolm X

    Malcolm X was a contrast to Dr. King, because he took a very different approach to the civil rights movement.

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    American History/U.S. History
    African-American History
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    Harriet Tubman

    Harriet Tubman's heroic rescue effort brought slaves to freedom.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Slavery in United States
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    Shirley Chisholm

    Shirley Chisholm emerged as an important politician during the 1970s, serving as the nation's first African-American…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Political Figures
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    Oprah Winfrey

    Oprah Winfrey is an important public figure in America, having overcome adversity to become a global icon.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Entertainers
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    Election Day

    Distribute an article that explains why election day is in November. This is a great reference to use during the…

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    Government and Civics
    U.S. Elections
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    Election of the President and Vice President: The General Election

    This resource provides an explanation of the general election process for the President of the United States. Use this…

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    Government and Civics
    U.S. Elections
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    Paulina Wright Davis

    Read about Paulina Wright Davis -- an American suffrage leader.

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Suffrage and Women's Rights
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  • MAPS

    List of Firsts for U.S. Cities

    A list of firsts in various U.S. cities.

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Baseball
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    How a President Gets Elected

    Use this article to help explain the U.S. presidential election process, including nominations, campaigns, caucuses and…

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    Social Studies and History
    Government and Civics
    U.S. Elections
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  • GAMES AND APPS

    Olympic Facts

    Interesting facts about the Olympic games.

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    Social Studies and History
    Olympic Games
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    Olympic History: The Birth of the Modern Games

    An article chronicling the rebirth of the Olympic games.

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    Social Studies and History
    Olympic Games
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    Olympic Trivia & Fun Facts

    Interesting trivia about the Olympic Games.

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    Social Studies and History
    Olympic Games
    Sports
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    Munich Massacre

    An article about the worst tragedy in modern Olympic history.

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    Social Studies and History
    Olympic Games
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    History of Olympic Scandals: From Bribery to Steroids

    This article examines the history of Olympic scandals, such as the bidding war by potential hosts of the 2002 Winter…

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    Social Studies and History
    Olympic Games
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    Chart of Summer Olympic Games Statistics

    A chart showing the countries that have won the most medals at each Olympiad from the start of the modern Olympic Games…

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    Social Studies and History
    Olympic Games
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    Summer Olympic Events -- Past and Present

    A complete list of events contested in the Summer Olympic Games -- past and present.

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    Social Studies and History
    Olympic Games
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    Babe Didrikson, Olympic Athlete

    A profile of Babe Didrikson, a female athlete who was ahead of her time.

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    Olympic Games
    Baseball
    Social Studies and History
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    Olympic History: 1936 Summer Games Background

    Background information about the 1936 Summer Olympic Games. Intended to accompany A Letter to Jesse Owens lesson plan.

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Athletes
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    Presidential Conventions

    A brief history of presidential conventions, an important – and symbolic – part of the presidential election process. …

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    Government and Civics
    U.S. Elections
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    Spice Cookies

    Classic spice cookie recipe from Ocean Spray.

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    Teaching Bunny Cakes by Rosemary Wells
    Social Studies and History
    Books
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    Presidential Elections

    Find an explanation of the United States presidential election process that is appropriate for elementary students.…

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    Election of the President & Vice President: Primary Election

    An explanation of the primary facet of the presidential election process in the United States. Students learn all about…

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    Election of the President & Vice President: Electoral College

    This article explains the electoral college in the presidential election process in the United States. This is a great…

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