8th Grade Reference (page 28)

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American History/U.S. History

Slavery in United States

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Literature & Math: Starry Messenger & Galileo Galilei

Integrate mathematics with literature and science through these activities for Starry Messenger by Peter Sis and Galileo…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Literary Biographies

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Literature & Math: Stories about Georgia O'Keeffe

Students will learn about size, scale, proportion, ratio, and measurement as they study the work of 20th-century artist…

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Literary Biographies

Works of Art

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Literature & Math: Mondrian

Explore the life and work of the 20th-century Dutch abstract painter, Piet Mondrian, through activities that connect…

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Reading and Literature

Literary Biographies

Art History

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Literature & Math: Stories about Paul Cezanne

Through enrichment activities for Paul Cezanne and Paul Cezanne: A Painter's Journey, students will learn about the life…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Works of Art

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Guy Lafleur: An All-Time Hockey Great

Learn about all-time hockey great Guy Lafleura five-time Stanley Cup championusing this printable. Students…

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Social Studies and History

Athletes

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The Life and Work of Anthony Trollope

Explore the life and works of British novelist Anthony Trollope in this fill-in activity.

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Authors

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Creative Writing

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A Voice of Her Own: Becoming Emily Dickinson Teaching Guide

Make the most of A Voice of Her Own: Becoming Emily Dickinson with the discussion questions, extension activities, and…

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Literature

Literary Biographies

Reading and Literature

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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…

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Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Literary Biographies

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Sir George Houstoun Reid – Word Fill

As students complete this biography, they will learn about the fourth prime minister of Australia, Sir George Houstoun…

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Social Studies and History

Australian History

Prime Minister

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Women's Contributions to the Workplace

In this lesson, your class will learn about the success of women in various fields, practice research skills, and create…

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Social Studies and History

Australian History

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Calvin Coolidge

Explore the details of the life and accomplishments of Calvin Coolidge, the 30th president of the United States.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Presidents

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A Treatment for Diabetes

Students read an overview of the discovery of insulin, and complete related activities to extend their understanding.

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Science

Health and Safety

Illness and Diseases

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Jacob Lawrence and the Great Migration Series

Read about Jacob Lawrence's achievements, and explore the related activities to learn more about this African American…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Artists

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A.A. Milne, Children's Author

Read about A.A. Milne's achievements, and explore the related activities to learn more about this children's author.

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Creative Writing

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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The Discovery of Penicillin

Read about penicillin, and explore the related activities to learn more about bacteriologist Alexander Fleming's…

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Science

Twentieth Century

Health

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John Steinbeck

Share the story of John Steinbeck's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities as a way of…

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Twentieth Century

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Swing Was the Thing

Big Band music is explored through the work of Benny Goodman, Count Basie, and Glenn Miller.

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Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Musicians

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Two First Ladies: Eleanor Roosevelt and Bess Truman

The chart on this page compares some facts about first ladies Eleanor Roosevelt and Bess Truman.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Twentieth Century

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Writers of the Forties

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

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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…

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Authors

Literature

Twentieth Century

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Art Experiences: Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning

Encourage your students to dabble in painting by mimicking the styles of Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning.

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Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Painters

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Norman Rockwell

Share the story of Norman Rockwell and assign the related activities as a way of learning more about a great artist.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Artists

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More with Less: R. Buckminster Fuller

Read about R. Buckminster Fuller, and use the suggested activities to learn more about this great architect.

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Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Architects

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