8th Grade Activities (page 7)

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Solar System

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Women's History Month Unsung Female Heroes Interview Activity Packet

Women's History Month is not just a great opportunity to teach students about the important female figures from history…

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Language Arts and Writing

Culture and Diversity

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Grapple Journal

A Grapple Journal is a tool for students to reflect on their ability to persevere through a challenging task. Students…

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Howard Hughes Sets Speed Record

Interesting facts and fun activities related to Howard Hughes' speed record.

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Science

Motion and Energy (Mechanics)

Acceleration and Velocity

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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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Jules Verne and Science Fiction

Interesting facts and fun activities related to Jules Verne, the first true science fiction writer.

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Reading and Literature

Science Fiction

Authors

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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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Activity: Estimating Winds on the Beaufort Scale

Give students practice estimating winds on the Beaufort scale. After reading the passage in this printable, students…

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Science

Earth Science

Atmosphere and Air

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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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Extinct, Endangered, and Threatened Animals Activity

Using reference materials, students will research the habitats of extinct, endangered, and threatened animals listed in…

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Animals (Zoology)

Earth Science

Oil Spills &amp

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Star Temperature and Color Activity

In this space science activity, students use information about temperature to correctly color the North Star, Procyon B,…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Stars

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Technology Strategies -- National Music Standard #8

Demonstrate relationships between music and other arts with these student activities and teacher strategies for music…

Subjects

Music

Music Education Strategy

Music National Content Standard 8

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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

Practice and review facts about Canada.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Canadian History

Canada

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Hand-Me-Down Genes

Students examine members of their family for specific inherited traits.

Subjects:

Science

Cellular Biology

Genetics and DNA

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Build an Insulator

Use this lab to teach your students how insulation can help to store heat.

Subjects:

Science

Physics

Motion and Energy (Mechanics)

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Settling the West

Review concepts of westward expansion with this matching worksheet.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Discovery and Exploration

American History/U.S. History

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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…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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Antacids Activity

Review chemical reactions in the human digestive system with this science printable. Students use the information in the…

Subjects:

Acids, Bases and Salts

Digestive System

Chemical Compounds

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Seismic Risk Map Activity

Use the map and key in this printable to evaluate the earthquake risk of different regions in the United States.

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Map

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Activity: River Systems

Read the passage in this Earth science printable to learn about river systems. Then, have students use the diagram to…

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Science

Earth Science

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Spanish Flash Cards: Numbers (Los números)

Review the Spanish words for numbers 1-12 with these printable flash cards.

Subjects:

Foreign Languages

Language Arts and Writing

Spanish Language

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Activity: Investigating Self- and Cross-Pollination

Investigate self-pollination and cross-pollination in this science activity. Students will read a passage about the…

Subjects:

Science

Plants and Botany

Seeds and Pollination

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Activity: Flightless Birds

Penguins, emus, and ostriches are examples of flightless birds. Use the data in this science printable to make two bar…

Subjects:

Birds

Animals (Zoology)

Graphs and Charts

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