8th Grade Historic Wars and Military Action Resources
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ACTIVITIES
Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl Discussion Guide
Use these enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl.Subjects:LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipReading and Literature -
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Memorial Day Videos & Activities
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May. Learn about the history and traditions of Memorial Day with these…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action -
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Weapons of War
Pupils will learn about weapons used in wars throughout history, from the longbow to napalm. Then, they will match the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action -
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The French and Indian War (1754-1763)
Research key figures and major battles in the French and Indian War (1754-1763) to answer questions in this worksheet.…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCanadian HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action -
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A History of the Korean War
Share the story of the Korean War, and assign the related research topics.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryHistoric Wars and Military ActionKorean War (1950-1953) -
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Timeline: Conscription in the United States, 1620-Present
Does the U.S. still have the draft? Were there actually draft riots in America? Did half of George Washington's army…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action -
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Veterans Day Comprehension Questions
These comprehension questions accompany "The Story of Veterans Day" lesson plan. Ask your students why we celebrate…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionWorld War I (1914-1918)World War II (1939-1945) -
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Operation Desert Storm
Have students learn about the war with Iraq in 1991.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryHistoric Wars and Military ActionIraq War -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Three Famous Americans in the Civil War
Students read several paragraphs about three Civil War heroes, and then answer questions.Subjects:Language Arts and WritingU.S. Civil War (1860-1865)American History/U.S. History -
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The Origins of World War II
Learn what key events led to World War II.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryHistoric Wars and Military ActionWorld War II (1939-1945) -
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European Peace Treaties Worksheet
Most European wars ended with peace treaties. In this activity, pupils will match peace treaties with the wars they…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryEuropean HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action -
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Joan of Arc Word Search
Review key events in the life of Joan of Arc, particularly her role in the Hundred Years War, with this printable word…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryEuropean HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action -
VIDEOS
Veterans Day Videos & Activities
Learn about the significance of Veterans Day, November 11, through educational videos paired with extension activities.…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action -
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Fourteen Points Writing Exercise
Print out and give pupils this writing activity to teach them more about World War I, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, and…Subjects:Creative WritingSocial Studies and HistoryWorld History -
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Siege of Leningrad
In this worksheet, children will read, research, and write about the German siege of Leningrad during World War II.Subjects:World War II (1939-1945)RussiaCreative Writing -
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Bombing of Darwin
Enrich your history lessons with this writing activity. Students will write an essay about the Japanese Air Force's…Subjects:World War II (1939-1945)Australian HistoryJapan -
LESSON PLANS
Introduction to the Panpipe
Use a lesson that introduces the history of Peruvian and Bolivian panpipes and presents instructions for creating and…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryHistoric Wars and Military ActionWorld War I (1914-1918) -
TEACHING RESOURCE
War and Peace
Students read through the sentences about World War II, and then put them in the right order.Subjects:World War II (1939-1945)Historic Wars and Military ActionSocial Studies and History -
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Eyewitness: Soldier
This book introduces readers to soldiers throughout the ages, from Medieval knights to modern troops, using a unique…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action -
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A Teacher's Guide for Good Brother, Bad Brother: The Story of Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth
The six lessons in this literature guide for Good Brother, Bad Brother: The Story of Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLiterary Biographies -
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Veterans Day Newspaper
Students write a class newspaper about the armed conflicts in which the United States has fought. This is an activity…SubjectsWorld War I (1914-1918)World War II (1939-1945)Historic Wars and Military Action -
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U.S. Congressional Medal of Honor
An article about the U.S. Congressional Medal of Honor, including a chart of the recipients.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryHistoric Wars and Military ActionTwentieth Century -
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Battles That Changed History
This article details famous and significant battles in world history. Wars from ancient to modern to contemporary are…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action -
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Remembering the Day of Infamy
Read a historical account of what occurred on the day Pearl Harbor was bombed, December 7, 1941.Subjects:Reading ComprehensionAncient CivilizationsWorld War II (1939-1945)
