8th Grade Activities (page 18)

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Teach children about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with these activities. This printable makes a great activity around Dr.…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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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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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Women's Rights

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The Names Have Changed

Challenge children to identify which countries have changed their names with this classroom game.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Geography

Map

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Memorial Day Activities

Teach children about Memorial Day with these activities.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Historic Wars and Military Action

World War I (1914-1918)

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Native American Ceremonial Dances

Teach children about the purpose of different Native American ceremonial dances, and follow up with some fun activities.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Native-American History (American Indians)

Culture and Diversity

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Planetary Features

Students work in groups to research features of the planets of the solar system and present their findings to the class.

Subjects:

Planets

Writing Research Papers

Space and Astronomy

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Planet Projects

Students calculate the speed of rotation of the larger planets. This activity includes Pluto as a planet, even though it…

Subjects:

Science

Space and Astronomy

Planets

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Controversy of Earth's Position

Students learn about Galileo's proof of a Heliocentric solar system.

Subjects:

Solar System

Science

Space and Astronomy

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Phases of Venus Flipbook

Students make a flipbook depicting the changing phases of Venus.

Subjects:

Science

Space and Astronomy

Planets

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Let's Make a Comet

Guide students through the steps of making a miniature comet in the classroom.

Subjects:

Science

Space and Astronomy

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Holocaust Poster

Students create a poster promoting a Holocaust-related book they've read.

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

World History

Holocaust

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Measure My Head -- Holocaust Activity

Students are challenged to consider issues of racial diversity.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

World History

Culture and Diversity

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Benjamin Franklin: A Man of Many Talents

Interesting facts and fun activities related to the American patriot Benjamin Franklin.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Political Figures

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Inauguration Day -- Facts and Fun Activities

Incorporate this printable into your lessons about the Presidential election process as a way to help students gain a…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

U.S. Presidents

President-Elects: Inauguration & Moving to the White House

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National Handwriting Day

Here are some interesting facts and fun activities to celebrate National Handwriting Day.

Subjects:

Penmanship

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Elvis Presley's "Blue Suede Shoes"

Interesting facts and fun activities related to Elvis Presley and his hit song "Blue Suede Shoes."

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Musicians

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What Do You Know About Tattoos?

Interesting facts and fun activities related to tattoos and tattooing.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Inventions

Visual Arts

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All About Ballet Tutus

Interesting facts and fun activities related to the history of the ballet tutu.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Clothing and Dress

Dance and Ballet

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Blood Bank History

Interesting facts related to blood banks, blood transfusions, and blood donations.

Subjects:

Health and Safety

Health

Illness and Diseases

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Swallows Return to Capistrano

Interesting facts and fun activities related to the hundreds of swallows who return each year to Mission San Juan…

Subjects:

Birds

Seasons

Animals (Zoology)

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When the U.S. Bought Alaska

Interesting facts and fun activities related to America's purchase of Alaska from Russia.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. States

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All About Mailboxes

Interesting facts and fun activities related to Anthony Trollope, inventor of the "pillar box" (mailbox).

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Inventions

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All About Zippers

Interesting facts and fun activities related to the invention of the zipper.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Inventions

Clothing and Dress

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