8th Grade Social Studies and History Lesson Plans

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Reading

Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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Wonders of the World

Students will go on an internet scavenger hunt of the Wonders of the World - natural, man-made, and ancient.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

Musical Instruments

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African-American Scientists: A Comprehensive Social Media Account Project

In this project, students will research a notable African-American scientist and then create a social media account for…

Subjects:

Scientists

Science Activities and Experiments

Science

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ACTIVITIES

Designing a Quilt Pattern

Students will create and color a one-patch quilt design based upon the regular hexagon. This is a great arts & crafts…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Colonial America

Folk Arts

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GAMES AND APPS

Classroom Olympic Games

Students recreate Olympic events by calculating distances and participating in the event.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Culture and Diversity

Native American Music Resources

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CLASSROOM TOOLS

Family Tree Organization Chart with PowerPoint

Students learn the basics of an organization chart in this printable PowerPoint activity on family trees.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Families

Graphs and Charts

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The King's M & M's: The Stamp Act

Learn why colonial Americans were upset with British tax laws, such as the Stamp Act.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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The Struggle Against Segregation

Students learn about the history of segregation in the United States by reading about the Little Rock Nine, a courageous…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Segregation

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Interactive Timeline

Students will explore ragtime music and gain an understanding of its development in relation to jazz. They will also…

Subjects

Language Arts and Writing

Twentieth Century

Music

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Appalachian Riddle Song

Capture your students' attention with this lesson focusing on "The Riddle Song" to show the pentatonic scale and…

Subjects

Music

Multicultural Music

Music National Content Standard 1

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Inaugural Poetry

Review poems read at presidential inauguration ceremonies with this lesson plan. After the presidential election is…

Subjects

Reading Comprehension

Literature

Poetry

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Skill Builders: Geography Challenge Questions, Week 1

Week 1: Geography questions to help students learn research skills and discover fun facts.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Geography

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The Rights of Bike Riders

Students will write a letter to the editor of a newspaper in reaction to the bicycle helmet safety issue. This is an…

Subjects

U.S. Government

Safety

Government and Civics

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Chinese Percussion Music

Teach students about Chinese percussion instruments and ensemble performances. Use this music lesson to celebrate Asian…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Asian History

Music Styles

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Colonial New England Food & Cooking Lesson

In this Colonial times lesson, students learn about the methods of preparation and the types of food eaten by the…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Colonial America

Food

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ACTIVITIES

Shadow of a Bull

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

Subjects:

Literature

Folk Tales

Reading and Literature

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Lincoln-Douglas Style Debate Procedure

Complete, step-by-step guide to holding a Lincoln-Douglas style debate! The debates between Abraham Lincoln and…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Elections

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WORKSHEETS

Beyond Blame -- Complete Unit

This three-lesson unit will help middle and secondary students to cope with, understand, and move beyond the September…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Culture and Diversity

Diversity

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Researching Our National Parks

In this printable computer lesson and activity on National Parks, students develop their Internet research skills. Then…

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

Geography

Social Studies and History

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Left-Handers Are All Right

Students use a web resource to explore the perspective of left-handed people coping in a right-handed society. They…

Subjects

Science

Human Body and Anatomy

Human Biology

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Code an Animation Lesson Plan from Vidcode

LESSON PLANS

Hour of Code: Code an Animation for Women's History Month!

A fun (and funny) coding project for Women's History Month...if your students know their memes! This Hour of Code…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Women's Rights

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"Garifalia": Greek Folk Song & Dance

Familiarize your students with "Garifalia," a Greek folk song and dance, using this detailed lesson plan.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Europe

Music History

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REFERENCE

Jackie Robinson and Civil Rights

Students think critically about the Civil Rights movement and its key players as they explore a biographical site about…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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African-American Gospel Music

Introduce Gospel music while explaining lyrical meaning and cultural values. This is an excellent music lesson to use…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Music Appreciation

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