8th Grade Lesson Plans (page 12)

How Distant Are the Planets from the Sun?

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Mathematics

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Your Favorite Foods at Thanksgiving

In this printable classroom activity, students brainstorm a list of their favorite foods at Thanksgiving. Then they use…

Subjects:

Graphs and Charts

Mathematics

Food

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Computing Multiplication Facts

In this printable computer activity, students learn about formulas on a spreadsheet and use this knowledge to calculate…

Subjects:

Multiplication

Graphs and Charts

Mathematics

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Europe on the Internet

Develop your students' Internet browsing skills with this printable computer activity. Students research a city or…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Europe

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The Virtual Body

In this printable computer activity, students develop their Internet browsing skills as they learn about the human body.

Subjects:

Human Body and Anatomy

Human Biology

Biology

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What Is the Weather in Your City?

Students practice using the World Wide Web as they research local and international weather on the Internet and complete…

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Weather

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Egyptian Hieroglyphs on the Internet

In this computer lesson, students use the Internet to research hieroglyphs. Then they use a word processing program to…

Subjects:

Ancient Egypt

Ancient History

Social Studies and History

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MAPS

Treasure Map

Employing a map's key, symbols, and scale, students will read a map of their classroom correctly in order to find a…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Geography

Map

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Blind Passage

The search for the maritime Northwest Passage was highly prized but never fulfilled during the "Age of Discovery."

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Discovery and Exploration

American History/U.S. History

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A Question of Tolerance

It is as important to listen to a different opinion as it is to question it. This printable social studies activity…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Colonial America

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Consensus & The Articles of Confederation

Explain why the Articles of Confederation failed to properly govern the newly formed United States.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Historical Documents

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Newsletters Made Easy!

In this computer lesson, students learn how to create a newsletter using a word processor. Students should first be…

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

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Pattern Blocks (From More Computer Activities Through the Year)

Students work with patterns to explore geometric shapes and symmetry in this word processing activity. They should be…

Subjects:

Geometric Figures

Geometry

Mathematics

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Studying the Solar System with Spreadsheets

Students use the Internet to research the solar system, graph their data with a spreadsheet program, and type their…

Subjects:

Science

Solar System

Mathematics

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What Would the Greek Gods Say?

Present a lesson that will help improve students' computer skills while teaching them Greek mythology. Students research…

Subjects:

Mythology

Ancient History

Language Arts and Writing

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Holiday Paper Chains

In this arts and crafts lesson, children make paper chains with symbols from various holidays, such as Christmas,…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Olympic Games

Mathematics

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WORKSHEETS

Sirens Common Core Discussion & Activity Guide

This 34-page activity guide for Sirens by Janet Fox follows a 5 week course of study. Discussion questions, activities,…

Subjects:

Reading Instruction

1920s

Suspense

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The Cadet of Tildor Teacher's Guide

This 32-page teacher's guide for The Cadet of Tildor by Alex Lidell includes reading comprehension questions, higher…

Subjects:

Reading Instruction

Fantasy Fiction

Suspense

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GAMES AND APPS

Vocabulary Building Games

Modify these vocabulary games for any seasonal event, unit of study, or theme.

Subjects

Vocabulary

Language Arts and Writing

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Team Teaching Spanish

Students become the "teacher" to help themselves and others learn.

Subjects

Language Arts and Writing

Foreign Languages

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

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Lewis & Clark Trading Post

Lewis and Clark wanted to open up more of North America to trade. Trade was vital to the local peoples at this time.…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Discovery and Exploration

Mathematics

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BOOK GUIDES

Fenway Fever Teacher's Guide and Lesson Plans

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fenway Park and appeal to the baseball fans in your classroom by reading Fenway Fever…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Physical Education and Fitness

Sports

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The Total Tragedy of a Girl Named Hamlet Surrealism Lesson Plans

Explore dreams and the Surrealist art movement with three lesson plans in this packet. Students will keep a dream…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Fiction

Visual Arts

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Profit & the School Store: Using Excel

In this computer lesson plan, students will set up a school store using spreadsheets. Using their knowledge of…

Subjects:

Mathematics

Formulas and Functions

Money

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