8th Grade Social Studies and History

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  • African-American Scientist Social Media Profile

    LESSON PLANS

    African-American Scientists: A Comprehensive Social Media Account Project

    In this project, students will research a notable African-American scientist and then create a social media account for…

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    Scientists
    Science Activities and Experiments
    Science
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  • Blank Rubric for Multiple Uses

    CLASSROOM TOOLS

    Blank Rubric

    Can't find the right rubric? Make your own! This blank grid will make it easy for you to create your own rubrics. This…

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    Language Arts and Writing
    Reading and Literature
    Science
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  • ACTIVITIES

    Ideas for Black History Month Field Trips

    Discover a list of places you and your students could photograph for inclusion in the Black History Virtual Field Trip.

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    African-American History
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  • Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1950s

    WORKSHEETS

    Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1950s

    Assign writing prompts about the 1950s, and/or books that were written in the 1950s.

    Subjects:
    Language Arts and Writing
    1950s
    Twentieth Century
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  • BOOK GUIDES

    The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn

    The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn is an award-nominated mystery that takes place in 18th-century Japan. These ideas and…

    Subjects:
    Literature
    Historical Fiction
    Earthquake & Tsunami in Japan, March 2011
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  • LESSON PLANS

    Skill Builders: Geography Challenge Questions, Week 1

    Week 1: Geography questions to help students learn research skills and discover fun facts.

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    Social Studies and History
    Geography
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  • Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1920s

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    Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1920s

    Assign writing prompts about the 1920s, and/or books that were written in the 1920s.

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    Creative Writing
    Writing
    Language Arts and Writing
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  • Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1980s

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    Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1980s

    Assign writing prompts about the 1980s, and/or books that were written in the 1980s.

    Subjects:
    Language Arts and Writing
    1980s
    Twentieth Century
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  • TEACHING RESOURCE

    The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn -- Chapters Three and Four

    The excerpted chapters three and four of the The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn can be used to entice students into reading…

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    Literature
    Historical Fiction
    Ancient Civilizations
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  • ACTIVITIES

    New Bedford, MA and the Underground Railroad

    Visit New Bedford, Massachusetts, which was an integral part of the Underground Railroad.

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Slavery in United States
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  • Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1970s

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    Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1970s

    Assign writing prompts about the 1970s, and/or books that were written in the 1970s.

    Subjects:
    Language Arts and Writing
    1970s
    Twentieth Century
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  • Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1900s

    WORKSHEETS

    Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1900s

    Assign writing prompts about the 1900s, and/or books that were written in the 1900s.

    Subjects:
    Creative Writing
    Twentieth Century
    Writing
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  • Civil Rights Movement Playlist

    WORKSHEETS

    Civil Rights Movement Playlist

    Use this mini-unit to expose students to an overview of the civil rights movement, and familiarize them with Martin…

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    Social Studies and History
    Language Arts and Writing
    African-American History
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  • ACTIVITIES

    Lewis Temple

    Lewis Temple, a man of color, invented the toggle harpoon in 1848. This device increased the efficiency of the whaling…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Inventions
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  • A Teacher's Guide to Discussing the Holocaust

    BOOK GUIDES

    A Teacher's Guide to Discussing the Holocaust

    Enhance understanding of the Holocaust with a teaching guide that offers resources for discussing the horrific event. …

    Subjects:
    Holocaust
    Teaching about Racism, Prejudice & Discrimination in America
    World History
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  • Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1930s

    WORKSHEETS

    Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1930s

    Assign writing prompts about the 1930s, and/or books that were written in the 1930s.

    Subjects:
    Creative Writing
    Writing
    Language Arts and Writing
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  • Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1960s

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    Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1960s

    Assign writing prompts about the 1960s, and/or books that were written in the 1960s.

    Subjects:
    Creative Writing
    Writing
    Language Arts and Writing
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  • Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1910s

    WORKSHEETS

    Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1910s

    Assign writing prompts about the 1910s, and/or books that were written in the 1910s.

    Subjects:
    Language Arts and Writing
    1910s
    Creative Writing
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  • BOOK GUIDES

    A Year Down Yonder Curriculum Connections

    This list of suggestions will help you to integrate A Year Down Yonder with other subjects such as math, social studies,…

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    Reading and Literature
    Fiction
    Social Studies and History
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  • ACTIVITIES

    State Pier -- New Bedford, Massachusetts

    The site of a booming whaling industry in the 1800s and a place where many slaves first set foot on free soil.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Slavery in United States
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    Nathan and Polly Johnson

    Nathan and Polly Johnson helped many slaves find their way to freedom in the 1800s -- including Frederick Douglass.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Slavery in United States
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    Friends Meetinghouse

    The Friends Meetinghouse in New Bedford, Massachusetts was the site of abolitionist activity in the 1800s. View pictures…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Slavery in United States
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  • Nuclear Testing in Australia

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    Nuclear Testing in Australia

    Students will work in small groups to research the history and implications of nuclear testing in and around Australia.…

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    Social Studies and History
    Australian History
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  • Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1940s

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    Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1940s

    Assign writing prompts about the 1940s, and/or books that were written in the 1940s.

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    Creative Writing
    Writing
    Language Arts and Writing
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