8th Grade (page 157)

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American History/U.S. History

Great Depression

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In-Depth: Three New Deal Programs

Here's a look at three New Deal programs: the Civilian Conservation Corps, the Agricultural Adjustment Act, and the…

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Great Depression

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Herbert Clark Hoover

Explore the details of the life and accomplishments of Herbert Clark Hoover, the 31st president of the United States.

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American History/U.S. History

U.S. Presidents

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First Lady of the World: Eleanor Roosevelt

Read about Eleanor Roosevelt's achievements, and explore the related activities to learn more about this great…

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American History/U.S. History

Twentieth Century

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Election Facts and Figures: 1930s

Distribute a chart that provides details about the U.S. presidential elections of 1932 and 1936.

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American History/U.S. History

U.S. Elections

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FSA Photographer: Dorothea Lange

Read about Dorothea Lange's achievements, and explore the related activities to learn more about this great…

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American History/U.S. History

Photographers

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The Great Educator: Mary McLeod Bethune

Read about Mary McLeod Bethune's achievements, and explore the related activities to learn more about a great educator.

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African-American History

Twentieth Century

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Olympic Star: Jesse Owens Biography and Activities

Share the story of Jesse Owens's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities as a way of learning…

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African-American History

Sports

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Innovations in Flight

Have students explore what went into the invention of the helicopter and the jet engine.

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Twentieth Century

Aviation & Flight

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Wizard of Tuskegee: George Washington Carver

Share the story of George Washington Carver's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities as a…

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African-American History

Science

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Farthest from the Sun: Pluto

Students read about the discovery of Pluto in 1930, as they solve math problems.*On Aug. 24, 2006, Pluto got "demoted"…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Planets

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Literature of the 1930s

Explore renowned authors from the 1930s and their works.

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Literature

Authors

Twentieth Century

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John Steinbeck

Share the story of John Steinbeck's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities as a way of…

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Twentieth Century

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Swing Was the Thing

Big Band music is explored through the work of Benny Goodman, Count Basie, and Glenn Miller.

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Twentieth Century

Musicians

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World History: 1930s

Distribute this list to highlight world events during the 1930s.

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Social Studies and History

World History

Twentieth Century

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A Cure for Yellow Fever

Read about Max Theiler, who researched vaccinations for yellow fever during the 1930s.

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Science

Twentieth Century

Health

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The Beginnings of War

Here's a chronological list of the events that led to World War II.

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Social Studies and History

World History

World War II (1939-1945)

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World Leaders of the Thirties

Read about key political figures of the 1930s.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Political Figures

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Important Births and Deaths of the 1930s

Find out which noteworthy people were born or died during the 1930s.

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American History/U.S. History

1930s

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Facts and Figures of the 1930s

Learn some interesting facts and figures about the United States in the 1930s.

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American History/U.S. History

1930s

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Famous Firsts: 1930s

Here's a list of notable inventions and firsts of the 1930s.

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American History/U.S. History

1930s

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Overview of the 1940s

Distribute this overview of key events, people, and places from 1940 to 1949 to provide ideas for projects and…

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World War II (1939-1945)

American History/U.S. History

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World Figures During World War II

Students match world leaders from the World War II era with their descriptions.

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Twentieth Century

Political Figures

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War Heroes

Learn about the key military heroes of World War II.

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World War II (1939-1945)

American History/U.S. History

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