8th Grade American History/U.S. History Activities

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  • Declaration of Independence – Videos & Activities

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    Declaration of Independence – Videos & Activities

    Use these educational videos and activities to learn about the Declaration of Independence and the historical events…

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    U.S. Historical Documents
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  • International Women's Day

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    International Women's Day

    Do your students know why International Women's Day began? Help them learn about women in the past and their fight for…

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Women's Rights
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  • National Symbols

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    National Symbols

    Identify the symbols for these events and organizations in the United States.

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    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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  • A Classroom Divided Civil War Activity

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    A Classroom Divided Civil War Activity

    A great way to interactively teach your students about the conflict between the average Americans who fought in the…

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    Social Studies and History
    U.S. Civil War (1860-1865)
    American History/U.S. History
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  • Women's History Month Videos and Activities

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    Women's History Videos and Activities

    Learn about the history of women's rights and the Nineteenth Amendment through these educational videos and related…

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Suffrage and Women's Rights
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    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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  • Black Biographies

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    Black Biographies

    Develop research and composition skills with this Black Biographies activity for Black History Month (February) or…

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    African-American History
    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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  • REFERENCE

    Homesick: My Own Story

    Activities and resources to teach Homesick: My Own Story by Jean Fritz.

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    Literature
    Literary Biographies
    Immigration
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  • The History of Baseball

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    The History of Baseball

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to baseball.

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Sports
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  • Kwanzaa, the African-American Celebration of Ancestry

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    Kwanzaa, the African-American Celebration of Ancestry

    Teach children about Kwanzaa with the activities outlined in this printable. They will learn about the traditions of…

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    American History/U.S. History
    African-American History
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  • Settling the West

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    Settling the West

    Review concepts of westward expansion with this matching worksheet.

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    Social Studies and History
    Discovery and Exploration
    American History/U.S. History
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  • New York's First Skyscraper

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    New York's First Skyscraper

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to skyscrapers.

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Architecture
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  • Pilgrim Rebus

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    Pilgrim Rebus

    Solving rebus puzzles will reinforce Pilgrim-related vocabulary.

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    Colonial America
    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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  • Women's Rights

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    Women's Rights

    Match women with their contribution to women's rights.

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    Suffrage and Women's Rights
    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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  • set design for pilgrims of plymouth

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    Set Design for "Pilgrims of Plymouth"

    Design a set for "Pilgrims of Plymouth," using dimensions in feet and inches. This arts & crafts activity is great for…

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    Social Studies and History
    Native-American History (American Indians)
    Pilgrims
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  • Widget Assembly

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    Widget Assembly

    Explain why the use of interchangeable parts helped factories develop and lessened the role of individual craftsmen in…

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    Industrial Revolution
    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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    Birth of America Printables Slideshow

    The printable resources included in this slideshow teach students about the events surrounding the signing of the…

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    American Revolution (1775-1781)
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    Favorite July 4th Activities Slideshow

    Celebrate Independence Day with your students before they leave for summer vacation using our favorite printables,…

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    American History/U.S. History
    American Revolution (1775-1781)
    Social Studies and History
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    Favorite Presidents' Day Printables Gallery, Grades K-8

    Celebrate Presidents' Day this February with one or all of our favorite activities. There are printables, lesson plans,…

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    U.S. Presidents
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  • Winter Weather Reading, Math, and Mapping Activity

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    Winter Weather Reading, Math, and Mapping Activity

    This winter themed activity packet for upper elementary or lower middle grades is perfect for helping students apply the…

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    Weather
    Winter Season
    American History/U.S. History
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  • Woodstock Music Festival

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    Woodstock Music Festival

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to the Woodstock music festival.

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Music
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  • Oscar Night

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    Oscar Night

    This printable article describes interesting facts and fun activities related to the Academy Awards, or "Oscars."

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    Film and Video (Cinematography)
    Award and Prize Winners
    American History/U.S. History
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  • Louisiana Purchase

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    Louisiana Purchase

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to the Louisiana Purchase.

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    U.S. States
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  • International Women's Day Theme Song

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    International Women's Day Theme Song

    In this music activity, students make up their own International Women's Day song.

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    Women's Rights
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