8th Grade Social Studies and History

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    Olympic History: The Birth of the Modern Games

    An article chronicling the rebirth of the Olympic games.

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    Social Studies and History
    Olympic Games
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    Olympic Trivia & Fun Facts

    Interesting trivia about the Olympic Games.

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    Social Studies and History
    Olympic Games
    Sports
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    State Pier -- New Bedford, Massachusetts

    The site of a booming whaling industry in the 1800s and a place where many slaves first set foot on free soil.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Slavery in United States
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    Wilma Rudolph, Olympic Athlete

    Read a brief history of Wilma Rudolph, aka La Gazella, who was an African American track star and three-time gold…

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Athletes
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    Munich Massacre

    An article about the worst tragedy in modern Olympic history.

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    Social Studies and History
    Olympic Games
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    Nathan and Polly Johnson

    Nathan and Polly Johnson helped many slaves find their way to freedom in the 1800s -- including Frederick Douglass.

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    Social Studies and History
    African-American History
    Slavery in United States
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    History of Olympic Scandals: From Bribery to Steroids

    This article examines the history of Olympic scandals, such as the bidding war by potential hosts of the 2002 Winter…

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    Social Studies and History
    Olympic Games
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    Australia

    Basic information about the geography, government, and history of Australia.

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    Social Studies and History
    Geography
    Australia and New Zealand
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    Statistics for Australia

    General facts about Australian life such as economic, ethnicity, and population statistics.

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    Social Studies and History
    Australia and New Zealand
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    Mark Spitz, Olympic Athlete

    Mark Spitz claimed seven gold medals and broke an Olympic record during his successful career.

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    Olympic Games
    Athletes
    Award and Prize Winners
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    Chart of Summer Olympic Games Statistics

    A chart showing the countries that have won the most medals at each Olympiad from the start of the modern Olympic Games…

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    Social Studies and History
    Olympic Games
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    Friends Meetinghouse

    The Friends Meetinghouse in New Bedford, Massachusetts was the site of abolitionist activity in the 1800s. View pictures…

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    African-American History
    Slavery in United States
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    Summer Olympic Events -- Past and Present

    A complete list of events contested in the Summer Olympic Games -- past and present.

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    Social Studies and History
    Olympic Games
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    Babe Didrikson, Olympic Athlete

    A profile of Babe Didrikson, a female athlete who was ahead of her time.

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    Olympic Games
    Baseball
    Social Studies and History
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    Service-Learning Case Study: Montgomery County, MD

    Information on benefits and implementation of service-learning projects for students, including case studies.

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    Social Studies and History
    Community Helpers
    Volunteer Work and Charities
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    The Constitutional Convention and Preamble

    An overview of the Constitutional Convention followed by the Preamble the Constitution of the United States.

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    Social Studies and History
    U.S. Historical Documents
    U.S. Constitutional History
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    Composition of the U.S. House of Representatives

    This table lists the members of the U.S. House of Representatives, including the years they were in office and there…

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    Social Studies and History
    Legislative Branch
    U.S. House of Representatives
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    Current Composition of the U.S. Senate

    A list of the members of the U.S. Senate.

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    Social Studies and History
    Legislative Branch
    U.S. Senate
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    Jesse Owens: Olympic Champion

    Profile of Jesse Owens, track and field champion of the 1936 Summer Olympic Games.

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    Physical Education and Fitness
    Health and Safety
    Olympic Games
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    Olympic History: 1936 Summer Games Background

    Background information about the 1936 Summer Olympic Games. Intended to accompany A Letter to Jesse Owens lesson plan.

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    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Athletes
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    Spice Cookies

    Classic spice cookie recipe from Ocean Spray.

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    Teaching Bunny Cakes by Rosemary Wells
    Social Studies and History
    Books
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    Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address

    The text of Lincoln's second inaugural address, given on Saturday, March 4, 1865. This is a good resource to use during…

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    Social Studies and History
    U.S. Presidents
    Historic Speeches and Addresses
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    Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Third Inaugural Address

    The text of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's second inaugural address, given on Monday, January 20, 1941.

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    Social Studies and History
    Historic Speeches and Addresses
    President-Elects: Inauguration & Moving to the White House
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    George Washington's First Inaugural Address

    The text of George Washington's first inaugural address, given on Thursday, April 30, 1789.

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    Social Studies and History
    U.S. Presidents
    Historic Speeches and Addresses
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