8th Grade Social Studies and History Lesson Plans

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  • LESSON PLANS

    "The Fox and the Goat": A Lesson on Aesop's Fable

    Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to learn about the characters in a fable by investigating their…

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  • LESSON PLANS

    Wonders of the World

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

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    Social Studies and History
    Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage
    Musical Instruments
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  • African-American Scientist Social Media Profile

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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…

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    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…

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    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.

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    Social Studies and History
    Culture and Diversity
    Native American Music Resources
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  • Family Tree Organization Chart with PowerPoint

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    Family Tree Organization Chart with PowerPoint

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

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    Social Studies and History
    Families
    Graphs and Charts
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  • The King's M & M's: The Stamp Act

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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.

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Colonial America
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  • LESSON PLANS

    The Struggle Against Segregation

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

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    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…

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    Language Arts and Writing
    Twentieth Century
    Music
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  • LESSON PLANS

    Appalachian Riddle Song

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

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    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…

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    Reading Comprehension
    Literature
    Poetry
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  • LESSON PLANS

    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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  • LESSON PLANS

    Skill Builders: Geography Challenge Questions, Week 1

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

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    Social Studies and History
    Geography
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  • LESSON PLANS

    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…

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    U.S. Government
    Safety
    Government and Civics
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  • LESSON PLANS

    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…

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    Social Studies and History
    Colonial America
    Food
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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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  • LESSON PLANS

    "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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  • LESSON PLANS

    African-American Gospel Music

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

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Music Appreciation
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  • ACTIVITIES

    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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  • Researching Our National Parks

    LESSON PLANS

    Researching Our National Parks

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

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    Language Arts and Writing
    Geography
    Social Studies and History
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    LESSON PLANS

    Lincoln-Douglas Style Debate Procedure

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

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    U.S. Elections
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  • Beyond Blame -- Complete Unit

    WORKSHEETS

    Beyond Blame -- Complete Unit

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

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    Social Studies and History
    Culture and Diversity
    Diversity
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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…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Civil Rights
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  • LESSON PLANS

    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…

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    Science
    Human Body and Anatomy
    Human Biology
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