8th Grade Historic Wars and Military Action
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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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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 -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Talking With Children About War and Violence In the World
Talking to students about Ukraine? Educators for Social Responsibility has prepared this guide for adults who are…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryHistoric Wars and Military ActionSocial and Emotional Development -
WORKSHEETS
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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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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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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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 -
ACTIVITIES
Veterans Day Commemoration Activities
This article offers a variety of activities to complete around Veterans Day. The Indoor Ceremony can be used for the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryHistoric Wars and Military ActionWorld War I (1914-1918) -
ASSESSMENT
War of the Roses Quiz
Use this printable quiz to review key facts about the War of the Roses with your pupils.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryBritish 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 -
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
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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Charles de Gaulle Research Activity
Introduce pupils to French general and president Charles de Gaulle and discuss other French leaders with this printable…Subjects:Political FiguresWorld War II (1939-1945)World History -
ACTIVITIES
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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Operation Desert Storm
Have students learn about the war with Iraq in 1991.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryHistoric Wars and Military ActionIraq War -
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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) -
BOOK GUIDES
Discussion Guide for the Novels of Maria Testa
Ask pupils to think about these discussion points before and while reading Becoming Joe DiMaggio, Almost Forever, or…Subjects:NovelsReading ComprehensionImmigration -
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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 -
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John Simpson Kirkpatrick
John Simpson Kirkpatrick was a hero at Gallipoli during World War I. Students will write an essay about an act of…Subjects:Twentieth CenturyAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and 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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Battle of Culloden
Pupils will learn about the historic Battle of Culloden by taking this printable true or false quiz.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryHistoric Wars and Military ActionScotland -
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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 -
ASSESSMENT
British Naval Battles Quiz
Pupils will learn about important milestones in British naval history as they answer this printable quiz.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryBritish HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action