8th Grade Social Studies and History (page 74)

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American History/U.S. History

Language Arts and Writing

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WORKSHEETS

Stars and Stripes -- First Draft

Students will write a first draft for the Stars and Stripes Writing Activity.

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Writing

Flags

Creative Writing

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CLASSROOM TOOLS

Substitute Teacher Plan Templates

This collection of sub plan templates makes planning for an absence simple. This selection of plans are easily printed…

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Social Studies and History

Language Arts and Writing

Science

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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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Social Studies and History

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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Social Studies and History

Government and Civics

U.S. Elections

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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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Social Studies and History

Government and Civics

U.S. Elections

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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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Government and Civics

U.S. Elections

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Closest Presidential Races

An article comparing close presidential races in U.S. history.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Elections

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History of Presidential Inaugurations

Share an article that outlines the history of presidential inaugurations in the United States.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

President-Elects: Inauguration & Moving to the White House

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Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington

Learn more about the life of American Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and orchestra leader, Duke Ellington.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Musicians

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Jackie Robinson Mini-Biography

A brief biographical article about Jackie Robinson, the man who broke baseball's color barrier.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Athletes

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Most Overall Summer Olympic Medals (USA)

This chart lists the all-time greatest American athletes who won multiple Olympic medals in the summer Olympic Games.

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Social Studies and History

Athletes

Olympic Games

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