8th Grade (page 92)

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Musicians

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Iceland

The Republic of Iceland was established 17 June, 1944. Learn more about the history and geography of this country.

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Iceland

Government and Civics

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Salman Rushdie Biography

Read about the life and work of Salman Rushdie, an Indian-born English novelist and critic, in this biography.

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Authors

Literature

Reading and Literature

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Alan Turing Biography

The Turing Machine became the basis of modern computing. Read this biography to learn more about Alan Turing, the…

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Mathematicians

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Robert Bruce's March To Bannockburn

Study the Battle of Bannockburn through this poem by Robert Burns.

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Reading and Literature

Poetry

Social Studies and History

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Wimbledon Fun Facts

Share these fun facts about Wimbledon, tennis' most prestigious grand slam event, with your students.

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Tennis Resources: Bring Wimbledon 2016 into Your Classroom

Sports

Physical Education and Fitness

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Sedna Debuts, Rattling Poor Pluto

Learn about the discovery of Sedna  the most distant object ever identified in our solar system  by reading…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Space Exploration

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Hu Jintao Biography

Read this biography to learn more about Hu Jintao, the president of China.

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Rulers (Persons)

China

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The Iraq War Begins (2003)

Read about Operation Iraqi Freedom, reconstruction efforts, and the shifting justification for the invasion of Iraq in…

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Historic Wars and Military Action

Iraq War

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Mahmoud Abbas Biography

Mahmoud Abbas is best known as the President of the Palestinian Authority. Read this article to learn more about this…

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Political Figures

Palestine

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Benito Mussolini Biography

Enrich your study of political figures in world history with this biography of Benito Mussolini, founder of the Fascist…

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Social Studies and History

World War II (1939-1945)

Dictatorship

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Soviet Staffed Space Flight Programs

Use this reference and related activities to learn about the Soviet space program, space exploration, and space…

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History of USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)

Space Exploration

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Bangladesh

An independent state of Bangladesh was proclaimed on March 26, 1971. Read this country profile to learn more about the…

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Social Studies and History

Asian History

Bangladesh

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Vladimir Putin Biography

Read this biography to learn about Vladimir Putin, the prime minister and former president of the Russian Federation.

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Rulers (Persons)

Russia

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Iran

In April 1979, Ayatollah Khomeini announced the creation of Iran. Read this country profile to learn about Iran's…

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World History

Iran

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Timeline: Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles

Prince Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles in 2005. View this timeline to learn more about their relationship.

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Social Studies and History

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Monarchy

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Idi Amin Biography

Idi Amin is one of the world's most notorious despots. Read this biography to learn more about the former dictator of…

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Social Studies and History

Rulers (Persons)

Uganda

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George Frideric Handel - Biography & Activities

Handel is celebrated for his oratorio Messiah. Read this biography to learn more about the famous European composer.…

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Social Studies and History

Composers

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Vladimir I. Lenin - Biography & Activities

Enrich your study of Russian history with this biography about Lenin, the founder of Bolshevism.

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Political Figures

Russia

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Henry VIII Biography

Henry VIII ruled England from 1509-1547. Read this biography to learn more about the famous and controversial king.

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Social Studies and History

British History

Monarchy

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Oliver Cromwell

Oliver Cromwell was Lord Protector of England from 1653-1658. Read this biography to learn more about the political…

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British History

Political Figures

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Tanzania

Learn about the formation of Tanzania and the geography of East Africa by reading this country profile.

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World History

African History

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The HMS Bounty, Pitcairn Island, and Fletcher Christian's Descendants

Read about the mutiny on the HMS Bounty and life on Pitcairn Island. This article includes a history of life on the…

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World History

European History

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The Bismarck

Read this article to learn about Bismarck, a powerful but short-lived Nazi ship that was sunk by the British during…

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British History

Historic Wars and Military Action

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