8th Grade Social Studies and History Worksheets (page 39)

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Social Studies and History

Canadian History

Political Figures

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When Could They Vote?

Educate students about the history of women's suffrage in Canada through this worksheet. Students will read about…

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Social Studies and History

Canadian History

Suffrage and Women's Rights

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Harriet Tubman: Years in Canada

After reading a biography of Harriet Tubman, children demonstrate their reading comprehension skills by answering…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Equality Struggles

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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…

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Canadians

Canadian History

Heroes & Role Models

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Canadian Justice System

Educate students about the Canadian Justice System with this worksheet. Students will learn about the Donnellys and…

Subjects:

Vocabulary

Immigration

Language Arts and Writing

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Voting in Canada

Do your students know what the chief electoral officer does? In this activity about voting in Canada, children use the…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Canada

Government and Civics

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Canadian Heroes: Agnes Macphail

Introduce students to Agnes Macphail, Canada's first female Member of Parliament, through this worksheet. For this…

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Canadian History

Political Figures

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Could You Be a Canadian Citizen?

How well do your students know Canada's history, symbols, and culture? Test their basic knowledge with questions that…

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Social Studies and History

Canadian History

Culture and Diversity

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What Party Are You?

In this matching exercise, students review the political affiliations of Canadian prime ministers. They will indicate…

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Social Studies and History

Canadian History

Political Figures

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Lieutenant Governors

Use this worksheet to teach students about the role and appointments of Canada's lieutenant governors. In this activity,…

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Social Studies and History

Canadian History

Political Figures

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Sailing Around the World

Appeal to children's imaginations with this creative writing exercise. Children will imagine they are circumnavigating…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Discovery and Exploration

Explorers' Voyages and Travel

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The Names Behind the Lakes

Discover the stories behind the names of famous Canadian lakes or bodies of water in this research activity.

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Social Studies and History

Canadian History

Bodies of Water

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The Power of the Press

Connect social studies and language arts with this writing prompt. Students will research slavery during the 1800s and…

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Slavery in United States

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Land Treaties: Matching Activity

Perfect for teachers, this is an educational worksheet about the definitions of land treaties and related concepts.…

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Social Studies and History

Canadian History

Treaties

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History of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Use this sequencing activity on the history of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to teach students about Canada's…

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Social Studies and History

Canadian History

Law

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Canadian Prime Minister Word Search

Try this printable word search to learn the names of Canadian prime ministers.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Canadians

Prime Minister

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Famous Sayings and Quotations

Have children explain how they relate to famous quotations and sayings in this writing activity.

Subjects:

Composition

Community Helpers

Language Arts and Writing

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War Measures Act

Have children read excerpts from the War Measures Act and discuss how aspects of martial law differ from a democratic…

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Social Studies and History

World History

Canadian History

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Rideau Canal Writing Prompt

Use this research activity and writing prompt to teach children about the Rideau Canal, the oldest working canal in…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Canadian History

Transportation

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Muhammad XI Research Activity

Fill in the gaps with the words that best complete a paragraph about Muhammad XI, the last Sultan of Spain.

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Social Studies and History

World History

Spain

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Parliament of the United Kingdom

Discuss the importance of democracy and the history of British Parliament, and then give pupils this printable worksheet…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Government and Civics

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British Museum

Pupils will research the British Museum and define terms related to it using this printable worksheet.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Historic Buildings and Sites

Museums

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Salvador Dalí Research Activity

Discuss the importance of Salvador Dalí, a prominent Spanish surrealist painter. Then, have students research and write…

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Social Studies and History

World History

Twentieth Century

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King Louis XVI Word Scramble

Review the life of King Louis XVI and have pupils unscramble terms related to him and the French Revolution, including…

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Social Studies and History

World History

French Revolution (1789)

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