8th Grade Social Studies and History

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Science

Social Studies and History

Jobs, Careers, and Occupations

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Helen Keller

Interesting facts and fun activities related to Helen Keller.

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Social Studies and History

Inventions

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Classroom Catapults

This cross-curricular unit on catapults has students focusing on controlling variables while testing and modifying…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Middle Ages

Science

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Make an Invention Time Line

In this printable activity, children will complete a time line of Edison's inventions.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Inventions

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GAMES AND APPS

The Modern Street-Cleaner Puzzle & Reading Passage

Florence Parpart invented the first modern street-cleaning machine. Students will read about this woman inventor and…

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

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Eyewitness: Invention

Discover the fascinating story behind amazing inventions and learn how they have changed the world.

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Social Studies and History

Inventions

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ACTIVITIES

What's in a Name?

Students come up with new names for the colors in a box of 24 crayons. They will learn how to design a box with the…

Subjects:

Mathematics

Inventions

Social Studies and History

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Revolutionizing the Auto Industry: Henry Ford

Read about Henry Ford's achievements, and explore the related activities to learn more about this businessman.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Inventions

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Inventors and Inventions of the 1960s

Try a printable worksheet that details some of the major inventions from the 1960s.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Inventions

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Thomas Alva Edison, Inventor

Use the brief description of inventor Thomas Edison to complete the related activities on this sheet.

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Social Studies and History

Inventions

Scientists

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Famous Firsts in Aviation

Explore this timeline of famous firsts in aviation, from the first balloon flight to the first black pilot to fly solo…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Aviation & Flight

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Women Inventors

A list of women inventors and the fascinating things they invented.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Inventions

Scientists

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History of Chopsticks

In much of Asia, especially the so-called "rice bowl" cultures of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, food is usually…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Ancient Civilizations

Asian History

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Bringing Science History to Life

Students learn about science history during a week long unit that culminates with an interdisciplinary science history…

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Social Studies and History

Inventions

Science

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EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS

Gallery of DK Digital Books for Social Studies

Brush up on history and social studies topics with these beautifully illustrated books from DK's award-winning reference…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Social Studies and History

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The Pen Is Mightier

Interesting facts and fun activities related to the ballpoint pen.

Subjects:

Inventions

Penmanship

Language Arts and Writing

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All About the Typewriter

Interesting facts and fun activities related to the typewriter.

Subjects:

Inventions

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Famous Firsts: 1940s

Here's a list of notable inventions and firsts of the 1940s.

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Social Studies and History

1940s

Inventions

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Milestones in Flight

Review the milestones in early aviation history with your students. This printable includes a page of nonfiction text…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Aviation & Flight

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Invent a Flying Machine

Throughout history, people have been fascinated by the prospect of flight. Leonardo Da Vinci drew diagrams and built…

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Social Studies and History

Inventions

Aviation & Flight

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MAPS

List of Firsts for U.S. Cities

A list of firsts in various U.S. cities.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Baseball

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