8th Grade Reference (page 6)

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Social Studies and History

British History

Monarchy

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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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Guy Lombardo Biography & Activities

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

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Social Studies and History

Musicians

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Effects of Sun

Use this information to learn about the effect of the Sun's involvement with tanning, eye damage, premature wrinkles,…

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Science

Health and Safety

Illness and Diseases

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Paralympics

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

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Social Studies and History

Olympic Games

Special Olympics

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Cloning Quandary

Challenge your students with a scientific and ethical discussion about the benefits and possible dangers of cloning, in…

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Illness and Diseases

Health

Health and Safety

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World's 50 Most Populous Countries: 2009

Learn about the world's 50 most populous nations.

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Social Studies and History

Population

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Bastille Day

Find out about the origins and events for Bastille Day.

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Social Studies and History

European History

France

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An Overview of Avian Flu

Learn about the origins, outbreaks, transmission, and more of the H5N1 virus, also called Avian influenza A.

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Illness and Diseases

Health

Health and Safety

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New Planetary System

Learn about the planets in other solar systems than ours.

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Space Exploration

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Jim Henson Biography

Read about Jim Henson, the creator of such Muppets as Kermit, Miss Piggy, Snuffleupagus, and more.

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Toys and Puppets

Visual Arts

Art, Music and Drama

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Mel Blanc Biography

Learn about the person who did the voices for Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and dozens of other Looney Toons characters.

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Bacteria That Cause Food-borne Illness

Read this article to learn about food-borne illness and nine prominent bacteria that can cause them.

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Safety

Health and Safety

Germs, Viruses, Bacteria (Microbiology)

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Pirate History

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

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Social Studies and History

Africa

Somalia

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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…

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Sports

History of USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)

Canada

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New Year's Traditions: Auld Lang Syne and Other New Year's Customs

Read this article to learn about the history of Auld Lang Syne and other New Year's traditions around the world.

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Saying "Happy New Year!" Around the World

Say "Happy New Year!" in many different languages&3150;from Afrikaans to Welsh&3150;with this reference.

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Foreign Languages

Language Arts and Writing

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South Africa

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

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Social Studies and History

World History

African History

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Levi Strauss Biography & Activities

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

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Social Studies and History

Inventions

Clothing and Dress

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Ideas for Healthy Lunches and Snacks

Find tips and ideas for making healthy food choices when packing lunches and snacks.

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Childhood Obesity Awareness & Prevention

School Lunch & Nutrition

Illness and Diseases

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Terrorist Attacks

Review this timeline of terrorist attacks within the United States or against Americans abroad.

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Social Studies and History

World History

American History/U.S. History

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Celine Dion Biography

Read this biography to learn about the life and career of Canadian singer Celine Dion.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Musicians

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1600–1699 (A.D.) World History Timeline

Learn about significant events during the 17th century with this timeline.

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Social Studies and History

World History

Discovery and Exploration

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The Stanley Cup

Discover the origins of the Stanley Cup, hockey's most prized trophy. Read about the Cup's history, and learn how the…

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Sports

Award and Prize Winners

Physical Education and Fitness

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