8th Grade Social Studies and History Reference (page 3)

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Historic Buildings and Sites

Monuments and Landmarks

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

REFERENCE

Buddhism - History & Teachings

Read about Buddhism, one of the major religions of the world, with this article about its history and teachings.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Religion and Philosophy

Buddhism

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

REFERENCE

Alanis Morissette Biography

Read about Alanis Morissette, a famous Canadian singer-songwriter and actress who has won many Juno awards and Grammys.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Musicians

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

REFERENCE

Hattie McDaniel Biography

Learn about Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to win an Academy Award.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Actors and Actresses

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

REFERENCE

The Red Cross & Crescent

Read about Jean Henri Dunant and the founding of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movements.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Community Helpers

Volunteer Work and Charities

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

REFERENCE

Harriet Beecher Stowe Biography

Read about Harriet Beecher Stowe, an American reformer and author of Uncle Tom's Cabin.

Subjects:

Slavery in United States

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

REFERENCE

Robert Bunsen Biography

Read about Robert Bunsen, the inventor and chemist who shares his name with the Bunsen burner.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Inventions

Scientists

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

REFERENCE

Daylight Saving Time Around the World

Compare Daylight Saving Time observances in Canada, the United States, Mexico, the European Union, Australia, and China.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Mathematics

Telling and Measuring Time

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

REFERENCE

Ballet

Learn about such famous ballets as Giselle, Swan Lake, and The Nutcracker.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Culture and Diversity

Dance and Ballet

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

REFERENCE

Lighthouses FAQ

Read this article to learn about the history of lighthouses in North America.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Monuments and Landmarks

North America

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

REFERENCE

The Queen's Birthday

Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her birthday twice a year. Read this article to learn how an official birthday for the…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

British History

Monarchy

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

REFERENCE

Joan of Arc Biography

Read this biography to learn about Joan of Arc, the French heroine who was canonized as a saint in 1920.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

European History

Religion and Philosophy

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

REFERENCE

Queen Victoria Biography

Celebrate Victoria Day with this article about Queen Victoria, England's longest-ruling monarch.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

British History

Monarchy

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

REFERENCE

Professional Auto Racing

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

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Community and Ways of Life

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

REFERENCE

Queen Elizabeth Celebrates Golden Jubilee

Learn about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II with this article about her achievements and her Golden Jubilee celebration.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

British History

Monarchy

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

REFERENCE

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…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Community and Ways of Life

Actors and Actresses

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

REFERENCE

Guy Lombardo Biography & Activities

Use a biography and extension activities to learn more about Guy Lombardo, a Canadian-American speed-boat racer,…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Musicians

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

REFERENCE

Paralympics

Find information about the Paralympics, including the history of the games, events, name, motto, and more.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Olympic Games

Special Olympics

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

REFERENCE

World's 50 Most Populous Countries: 2009

Learn about the world's 50 most populous nations.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Population

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

REFERENCE

Bastille Day

Find out about the origins and events for Bastille Day.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

European History

France

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

REFERENCE

Pirate History

Piracy is still a relevant issue in the 21st century. Read this article to learn about its history, from the earliest…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Africa

Somalia

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

REFERENCE

1972 Ice Hockey: Team Canada vs. USSR

Review hockey scores and statistics from 1972, when Team Canada defeated the Soviet National Team. This article includes…

Subjects:

Sports

History of USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)

Canada

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

REFERENCE

South Africa

Learn about the geography, history, and government of South Africa by reading this country profile.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

World History

African History

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER

REFERENCE

Levi Strauss Biography & Activities

Read this biography about Levi Strauss, creator of Levi's denim jeans, to learn more about this inventor. Use the…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Inventions

Clothing and Dress

Download

Add to Favorites

	Add to Folder
	creative writing
	children's book
	activities
	classroom tools
	language arts and writing
	vocabulary

Create new folder

CREATE NEW FOLDER