8th Grade Social Studies and History Reference

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    Harry Truman's Executive Order: 9981

    Read Truman's Executive order, which ended segregation in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Historic Speeches and Addresses
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    Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life

    This brief biography of Martin Luther King, Jr. can be used with the Civil Rights Leader lesson plan or on its own to…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Civil Rights
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    Dwight D. Eisenhower's Little Rock Response

    The text of Eisenhower's speech concerning desegregation in Little Rock, Arkansas.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Historic Speeches and Addresses
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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.

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    Historic Speeches and Addresses
    U.S. Presidents
    Community Helpers
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    Abraham Lincoln's House Divided Speech

    The full text of Lincoln's speech denouncing the United States' division over slavery.

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    Social Studies and History
    President Abraham Lincoln
    Historic Speeches and Addresses
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    Famous Mathematicians

    Discover a list of some of the great mathematicians through history. It offers dates, ethnic origins, and major fields…

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    Social Studies and History
    Mathematicians
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    All About the Chinese New Year

    Distribute an article that details the Chinese New Year celebration.

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    Social Studies and History
    World History
    Asian History
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    Amendments to the Constitution: Voting

    Each of these amendments broadened the number of citizens in the U.S. with the right to vote.

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    U.S. Constitution
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    Winter Weather Across America

    Distribute an article that details how winter weather affects each region of the United States.

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    Social Studies and History
    Weather
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    William Edward Burghardt DuBois

    Article about prominent African American W.E.B. DuBois, including related Web sites, and a bibliography.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    African Americans
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    The U.S. Census

    Distribute an article that discusses the first U.S. census, and the 2000 census.

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    Social Studies and History
    Society and Anthropology
    Census
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    Colonial Population Estimates

    Estimated population during colonial times.

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    Social Studies and History
    Colonial America
    Population
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    2000 U.S. Census

    An article explaining the 2000 census, and the changes in U.S. Representative apportionment.

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    Social Studies and History
    Census
    U.S. Government
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    Marian Wright Edelman

    Learn more about Marian Wright Edelman, social activist and founder of the Children's Defense Fund.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Volunteer Work and Charities
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    Gordon Parks

    A brief article about photographer and director Gordon Parks.

    Subjects:
    African-American History
    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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    Ella Fitzgerald

    Learn about the life of Ella Fitzgerald, one of the greatest singers in jazz history.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Musicians
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    Alvin Ailey

    A brief biography of modern dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Dance and Ballet
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    Arthur Ashe

    Read this brief biography of tennis professional, author, and activist Arthur Ashe.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Athletes
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    African-Americans and Others Fight Discrimination

    Ask students to read and answer related questions about the state of racial equality in the United States in the first…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Equality Struggles
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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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    Fannie Lou Hamer

    Learn more about Fannie Lou Hamer, an inspirational figure to many involved in the struggle for civil rights.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Civil Rights
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    Benjamin Banneker

    An article, including related resources, about Benjamin Banneker.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Space and Astronomy
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    Mary McLeod Bethune

    An article about Mary McLeod Bethune's contributions to education and race relations as a leader in the American black…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Teachers
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    Billie Holiday

    Learn more about the life of jazz singer Billie Holiday.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Musicians
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