8th Grade Twentieth Century Worksheets

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Nonfiction Literature

Literature

Reading and Literature

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The Roots of Rock 'n' Roll

Introduce your student to the sounds and artists who started a musical revolution called Rock 'n' Roll.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Twentieth Century

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Panama Canal

Learn about the construction of the Panama Canal by reading the background information and doing one of the related…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Twentieth Century

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Overview of the 1920s

Use the overview of the key events, people, and places from 1920 to 1929 as an inspiration for projects and assignments.

Subjects:

Teaching The Great Gatsby

Twentieth Century

Books

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The Peanuts Gang: Charles Schulz

Share the story of Charles Schulz with your students, and assign the related activities to help them learn more about…

Subjects:

Creative Writing

American History/U.S. History

Twentieth Century

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The Harlem Renaissance Activities

Students read an overview of the Harlem Renaissance, a period of intellectual and artistic achievement in Harlem. They…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Twentieth Century

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Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1950s

Assign writing prompts about the 1950s, and/or books that were written in the 1950s.

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

1950s

Twentieth Century

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Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1980s

Assign writing prompts about the 1980s, and/or books that were written in the 1980s.

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

1980s

Twentieth Century

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The Monkey Trial

Students read an overview of the Scopes Trial, whose main issue was for the right to teach the science of evolution in…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Science

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Writing Prompts and Literature Ideas: 1920s

Assign writing prompts about the 1920s, and/or books that were written in the 1920s.

Subjects:

Creative Writing

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Conquering Mount Everest

In 1953 explorers Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of Mount Everest, as described in this sheet. …

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Discovery and Exploration

Twentieth Century

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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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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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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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"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…

Subjects:

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…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

United Nations

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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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The Roaring Twenties

Important events that occurred after World War I are reviewed.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

World History

Twentieth Century

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Fastest Woman in the World: Wilma Rudolph

Share the story of Wilma Rudolph's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities to help them learn…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Sports

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