8th Grade Social Studies and History Activities

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  • Word Search: Words of North America

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    Word Search: Words of North America

    Handout a printable activity that asks students to find words associated with North America.

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    Social Studies and History
    Geography
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  • Three Branches, One Government

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    Three Branches, One Government

    Your students will really enjoy completing this activity which involves turning the review of the functions of the…

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    Social Studies and History
    U.S. Government
    U.S. Branches of Government
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  • Soldiers at attention at the tomb of the unknown soldier

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    Veterans Day Videos & Activities

    Learn about the significance of Veterans Day, November 11, through educational videos paired with extension activities.…

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    Social Studies and History
    World History
    Historic Wars and Military Action
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    Veterans Day Commemoration Activities

    This article offers a variety of activities to complete around Veterans Day. The Indoor Ceremony can be used for the…

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    Social Studies and History
    Historic Wars and Military Action
    World War I (1914-1918)
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    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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    Shadow of a Bull

    Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Shadow of a Bull, by Maia Wojciechowska.

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    Literature
    Folk Tales
    Reading and Literature
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    New Bedford, MA and the Underground Railroad

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

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Slavery in United States
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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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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    African-American History
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  • "Batman & Robin" Comics

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    "Batman & Robin" Comics

    Some history and some fun activities related to the "Batman & Robin" comic strip.

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    Comics, Graphic Novels, & Illustrated Novels
    Social Studies and History
    Visual Arts
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  • Life In Different Climates Activity

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    Life In Different Climates Activity

    Connect Earth science and geography with this worksheet about life in climates around the world. After studying a map of…

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    Social Studies and History
    Geography
    Earth Science
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  • Down Mexico Way

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    Down Mexico Way

    These questions test knowledge of Mexico.

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    Social Studies and History
    World History
    Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage
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  • North to Canada: Facts and Review

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    North to Canada: Facts and Review

    Practice and review facts about Canada.

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    Social Studies and History
    Canadian History
    Canada
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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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  • Equal Is Right

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    Equal Is Right

    The Civil Rights Movement is reviewed in this printable worksheet. Students will look at the movement's leaders and the…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Civil Rights
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  • What's in a Name?

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    What's in a Name?

    Students come up with new names for the colors in a box of 24 crayons. They will learn how to design a box with the…

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    Mathematics
    Inventions
    Social Studies and History
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  • Indigenous Americans Packet

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    Important Indigenous Americans: Profiles, Resources & Tips

    During National Native American Heritage Month, teach students about Indigenous peoples who called America home, along…

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    Social Studies and History
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    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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  • 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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  • William Tell Facts & Olympic Activity

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    William Tell Facts & Olympic Activity

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to William Tell and his famous arrow activities of 1307, plus an Olympic…

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    Reading and Literature
    Literature
    Fiction
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  • Saturnalia Festival

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    Saturnalia Festival

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to the Saturnalia Festival.

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    Social Studies and History
    Religion and Philosophy
    Religion
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  • Famous Figures with Hispanic Heritage

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    Famous Figures with Hispanic Heritage

    Teach children about famous Hispanic historical figures with this research activity. Students will use what they learn…

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    Social Studies and History
    Culture and Diversity
    Hispanics
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  • Tet, the Vietnamese New Year

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    Tet, the Vietnamese New Year

    Teach children about the Vietnamese New Year celebration with these activities. This printable is a great way to teach…

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    Social Studies and History
    Asia
    Vietnam (Viet Nam)
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  • Martin Luther King Jr I Have a Dream Speech

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    I Have a Dream

    In this activity, children study Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s groundbreaking and famous speech, "I Have a Dream," and…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Civil Rights
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