8th Grade (page 135)

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U.S. Elections

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Hillary Rodham Clinton

Share the story of Hillary Rodham Clinton, and assign the related activities to help your students learn more about an…

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Political Figures

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The Dynamic Duo: Steven Spielberg and George Lucas

Introduce your students to two creative and groundbreaking directors: Steven Spielberg and George Lucas.

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Twentieth Century

Film and Video (Cinematography)

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General Colin Powell

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African-American History

Political Figures

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Attorney General Janet Reno

Share the story of Janet Reno, and assign the related activities to help them learn more about an important politician.

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William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton

Explore the details of the life and accomplishments of William Jefferson (Bill) Clinton, the 42nd president of the…

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U.S. Presidents

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Important Births and Deaths of the 1980s

Find out which noteworthy people were born or died during the 1980s.

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Twentieth Century

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.

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1980s

Twentieth Century

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Overview of 1990 and Beyond

Distribute this overview of the key events, people, and places from 1990 and beyond to provide ideas for projects and…

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Twentieth Century

1990s

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Operation Desert Storm

Have students learn about the war with Iraq in 1991.

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Historic Wars and Military Action

Iraq War

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Terrorism

Explore the terrorist events of the 1980s.

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Twentieth Century

Social Issues

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Indira Gandhi

Share the story of Indira Gandhi, and assign the related activities to help students learn more about this important…

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Political Figures

India

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Polish Solidarity

Explore the governmental changes that took place in Poland during the 1980s.

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Twentieth Century

Poland

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Anwar el-Sadat

Share the story of Anwar el-Sadat, and assign the related activities to help students learn more about this important…

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Twentieth Century

Egypt

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Space Shuttles

Read about the first space shuttles, and then explore the suggested activities as an extension.

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Science

Astronauts and Space Flights

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Disaster in the Air: Challenger Space Shuttle

Distribute an article that examines the Challenger space shuttle tragedy of 1986.

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Science

Astronauts and Space Flights

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John Lennon

Relate the story of John Lennon to your students, and have them do the suggested activity to learn more about this…

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Twentieth Century

Musicians

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Maya Lin

Share the story of Maya Lin, and assign the related activities to help students learn more about a talented architect.

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Twentieth Century

Architects

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Noteworthy Women: Sandra Day O'Connor, Wilma Mankiller, and Geraldine Ferraro

Inform your students about three women who broke the gender barrier: Sandra Day O'Connor, Wilma Mankiller, and Geraldine…

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American History/U.S. History

Twentieth Century

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Music Television (MTV)

Read a brief overview of the creation of MTV, and explore the suggested activities to extend student learning.

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Twentieth Century

Popular Culture

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Women in Space: Sally Ride and Christa McAuliffe

Encourage students to learn more about Sally Ride and Christa McAuliffe, two astronaut pioneers.

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Science

Astronauts and Space Flights

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George Herbert Walker Bush

Explore the details of the life and accomplishments of George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st president of the United…

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Election Facts and Figures: 1980s

Distribute a chart that provides details about the U.S. presidential elections of 1980, 1984, and 1988.

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U.S. Elections

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AIDS

Inform your students about the major health issue of the 80s: AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). Use the…

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Twentieth Century

Illness and Diseases

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