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

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Social Studies and History

U.S. States

Geography

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Map of Michigan

Use a printable outline map that depicts the state of Michigan.

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Social Studies and History

Geography

Map

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Map of New York

Use a printable outline map that depicts the state of New York.

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Social Studies and History

Geography

Map

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Physical Map of the World

Use this printable map with your students to provide a physical view of the world. After learning about all the key…

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Social Studies and History

Geography

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Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1970s

Assign writing prompts about the 1970s, and/or books that were written in the 1970s.

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

1970s

Twentieth Century

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Noteworthy Women: Sandra Day O'Connor, Wilma Mankiller, and Geraldine Ferraro

Inform your students about three women who broke the gender barrier: Sandra Day O'Connor, Wilma Mankiller, and Geraldine…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Twentieth Century

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Indira Gandhi

Share the story of Indira Gandhi, and assign the related activities to help students learn more about this important…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Political Figures

India

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End of Apartheid

Learn about the events that led to the end of apartheid in South Africa, including the contributions of Nelson Mandela.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

South Africa

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Shelters

Learn how to build temporary shelters in a variety of settings.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Community and Ways of Life

Homes

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Map of Continents

This printable outline of the continents is a great printable resource to build students geographical skills. This is an…

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Social Studies and History

Geography

Map

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Uncovering the KKK

Students read an overview of the Ku Klux Klan, and complete related activities to extend their understanding.

Subjects:

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

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The Mount Rushmore Story

Students read an overview of the creation of the Mount Rushmore sculpture, and complete related activities to extend…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Monuments and Landmarks

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First Lady of the Air: Amelia Earhart

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

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Aviation & Flight

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"Peter and the Wolf" and Sergei Prokofiev

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

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Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Composers

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The United Nations

Share the story of the United Nations with your students, and assign the related activities as a way of learning more…

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Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

United Nations

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Mapping World War II Activities and Projects

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Mapping the War: World War II

This activity reinforces map skills while integrating the importance of geography in a historical understanding of the…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

World History

World War II (1939-1945)

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Revelations: Alvin Ailey, Jr.

Share the story of Alvin Ailey, Jr. with your students, and assign the related activities as a way to learn more about…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Dance and Ballet

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The Graduate: Helen Keller

Learn about Helen Keller's life and accomplishments, and then explore the related activities.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Physical Impairments and Disabilities

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Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1900s

Assign writing prompts about the 1900s, and/or books that were written in the 1900s.

Subjects:

Creative Writing

Twentieth Century

Writing

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The Unsinkable Titanic

Use this sheet of facts and activities to teach your class about the sinking of the Titanic in 1912.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Twentieth Century

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History of Father's Day

Learn the origins of Father's Day, and then complete one of the related activities.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Twentieth Century

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GAMES AND APPS

Down Mexico Way

These questions test knowledge of Mexico.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

World History

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

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GAMES AND APPS

North to Canada: Facts and Review

Practice and review facts about Canada.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Canadian History

Canada

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Benjamin Banneker, Astronomer

An African-American astronomer, Benjamin Banneker's accomplishments are reviewed along with related activities.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Space and Astronomy

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