8th Grade Community and Ways of Life Reference

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Creative Writing

American History/U.S. History

Twentieth Century

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James Wolfe Reading Comprehension

Develop children's reading comprehension with the passage and questions in this worksheet about James Wolfe. Students…

Subjects:

Military Personnel

Reading Comprehension

Quebec

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Professional Auto Racing

This article highlights professional auto racing, including the Indianapolis 500, the Daytona 500, NASCAR, and racing…

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Social Studies and History

Community and Ways of Life

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Michael J. Fox - Biography & Activities

Learn about Michael J. Fox's career and his advocacy for Parkinson's Disease research by reading this biography about…

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Social Studies and History

Community and Ways of Life

Actors and Actresses

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Courtroom Vocabulary

An article explaining vocabulary used in U.S. courtrooms.

Subjects:

Law

Vocabulary

Lawyers

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Oscar Wilde Biography

Read this biography to learn more about Oscar Wilde, the famous Irish writer who penned the play The Importance of Being…

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Playwrights

Authors

Jobs, Careers, and Occupations

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Women and Work

Read about the history of women and work. This reference lists careers you might consider, and women who have succeeded…

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Social Studies and History

Community and Ways of Life

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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Biography

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf became the president of Liberia in January, 2006. The first woman ever elected head of an African…

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Political Figures

Liberia

Award and Prize Winners

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Animal Names: Male, Female, Young

A chart of animal names: male, female, and young.

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Biology

Science

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Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society Speech

The full text of Johnson's speech on the need to improve education to form a Great Society.

Subjects:

Historic Speeches and Addresses

U.S. Presidents

Community Helpers

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Gordon Parks

A brief article about photographer and director Gordon Parks.

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African-American History

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Maya Angelou

A brief article about Grammy Award-winning poet, writer, composer, and actress Maya Angelou.

Subjects:

African-American History

Suffrage and Women's Rights

American History/U.S. History

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Mark Spitz, Olympic Athlete

Mark Spitz claimed seven gold medals and broke an Olympic record during his successful career.

Subjects:

Olympic Games

Athletes

Award and Prize Winners

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Jesse Owens: Olympic Champion

Profile of Jesse Owens, track and field champion of the 1936 Summer Olympic Games.

Subjects:

Physical Education and Fitness

Health and Safety

Olympic Games

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Lawrence of Arabia

Interesting facts and fun activities related to writer, adventurer, and freedom fighter Lawrence of Arabia.

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Social Studies and History

Community and Ways of Life

Heroes & Role Models

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Margaret Mead, Anthropologist

Margaret Mead studied people and their customs and developed techniques that are used by all anthropologists. A…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Community and Ways of Life

Scientists

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Canadian Heroes: Violet Clara McNaughton

Teach students about journalist and feminist leader Violet Clara McNaughton with this research activity. Students will…

Subjects:

Canadians

Canadian History

Heroes & Role Models

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Up Close: Jane Goodall Discussion Guide

Learn about the life and work of primatologist Jane Goodall with your students. Use the questions in this guide for Up…

Subjects:

Literary Biographies

Nonfiction Literature

Literature

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Up Close: Ronald Reagan Discussion Guide

While reading the biography Up Close: Ronald Reagan by James B. Sutherland, use the questions in this discussion guide…

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U.S. Presidents

World Politics

Actors and Actresses

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Babe Didrikson, Olympic Athlete

A profile of Babe Didrikson, a female athlete who was ahead of her time.

Subjects:

Olympic Games

Baseball

Social Studies and History

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