8th Grade World History Reference (page 1)

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

World History

Science

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Remembering the Day of Infamy

Read a historical account of what occurred on the day Pearl Harbor was bombed, December 7, 1941.

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Ancient Civilizations

World War II (1939-1945)

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The Berlin Wall

Take a look back at the fall of Communism and Soviet influence as you read this article.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

World History

History of USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)

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Genghis Khan (Temujin) Biography

Learn about the life of Genghis Khan, the thirteenth century Mongolian conqueror, by reading this biography.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

World History

Rulers (Persons)

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Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson Biography

Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Trafalgar, becoming the greatest hero in British naval…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

World History

European History

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Battles That Changed History

This article details famous and significant battles in world history. Wars from ancient to modern to contemporary are…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

World History

Historic Wars and Military Action

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All About the Chinese New Year

Distribute an article that details the Chinese New Year celebration.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

World History

Asian History

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Where in the World Is Spanish Spoken?

Use this table as a reference for where Spanish is spoken throughout the world.

Subjects:

Foreign Languages

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

Language Arts and Writing

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Spanish Place Names

Learn the Hispanic origin of state and city names with this resource.

Subjects:

Foreign Languages

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

American History/U.S. History

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The Spanish Language Has Many Accents

From Latin American to Castilian to Argentinian, there are many different Spanish accents.

Subjects:

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

World History

Social Studies and History

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English Words Created by Spanish Culture

Learn about the approximately 10,000 English words that have Spanish origins.

Subjects:

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

World History

Social Studies and History

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A History of the New Year

From ancient celebrations in Mesopotamia to modern day traditions, read this article to learn about the history of the…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Ancient History

World History

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Mordecai Richler Biography

Find information about the career highlights of Mordecai Richler, a Canadian novelist and critic.

Subjects:

Authors

Canadian History

Literature

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World History 1-999 A.D.

A brief overview of world history from 1-999 A.D.

Subjects:

Library Resources

Ancient Civilizations

Reading and Literature

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World War II: Timeline

A timeline of the events of WW II.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

World History

World War II (1939-1945)

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Red Scarf Girl Teacher's Guide

Study a difficult time in Chinese history with this teacher's guide to Ji-li Jiang's Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the…

Subjects:

Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Literary Biographies

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Writers of the Forties

Learn about three major writers of the forties: Richard Wright, James Michener, and Herman Wouk.

Subjects:

Creative Writing

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Curious George Authors: The Reys

Share the story of the Reys, creators of Curious George books, and assign the related activities to learn more about…

Subjects:

Authors

Literature

Twentieth Century

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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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