8th Grade (page 210)

Subjects

Reading and Literature

Fiction

Literary Style and Techniques

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465 Character Traits List & Examples

Character traits are the individual characteristics and qualities that make characters from books, stories, movies,…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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WORKSHEETS

Water Cycle

A diagram of the water cycle.

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Atmosphere and Air

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LESSON PLANS

Thanksgiving: Multiple Perspectives

Students will create a landmark that commemorates both the European Settler and the Native American view points…

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Native-American History (American Indians)

Colonial America

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Lincoln-Douglas Style Debate Procedure

Complete, step-by-step guide to holding a Lincoln-Douglas style debate! The debates between Abraham Lincoln and…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

U.S. Elections

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BOOK GUIDES

Number the Stars

The Newbery Award-winning book, Number the Stars, has educated many children about the bravery of the Danish people in…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Historical Fiction

Holocaust

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WORKSHEETS

Number the Stars Character Jeopardy

After reading Lois Lowry's classic novel Number the Stars, play this game of "Jeopardy" with your students. You read…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Historical Fiction

Holocaust

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ACTIVITIES

Make Note of This

Use this sheet to help students format answers to who, what, when, where, and how questions.

Subjects:

Writing

Journalism

Language Arts and Writing

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Left-Handers Are All Right

Students use a web resource to explore the perspective of left-handed people coping in a right-handed society. They…

Subjects

Science

Human Body and Anatomy

Human Biology

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Presidential Conventions

A brief history of presidential conventions, an important – and symbolic – part of the presidential election process. …

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Government and Civics

U.S. Elections

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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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ACTIVITIES

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

The classic tale of a fantasy world and four children's adventures in it,The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, will…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Fantasy Fiction

Language Arts and Writing

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How the Turkey Got Its Name

This article speculates on how the Turkey was named. This reference will spark a fun discussion around the Thanksgiving…

Subjects:

Animals (Zoology)

Biology

Science

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Lincoln's Thanksgiving Proclamation

Read Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Proclamation, which occurred around Thanksgiving. This is a good way to integrate history…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

President Abraham Lincoln

Historic Speeches and Addresses

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Fun Facts About Australia

Interesting facts about Australia. Use this in conjunction with the Australia Poster lesson plan, or as just a fun…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Australia and New Zealand

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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.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Athletes

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Jesse Owens: Olympic Champion

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

Subjects:

Physical Education and Fitness

Health and Safety

Olympic Games

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MAPS

Oceans and Seas

A chart of vital ocean and sea statistics.

Subjects:

Science

Earth Science

Oceans (Oceanography)

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Interesting Facts about the Human Body

A fabulous list of facts about the human body, for example, most people shed 40 pounds of skin in a lifetime!

Subjects:

Human Body and Anatomy

Human Biology

Biology

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LESSON PLANS

Flag Day Discussions

Through this cooperative learning lesson, students will learn various controversies and facts about U.S. flag.

Subjects

Social Studies and History

Mathematics

Money

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Current Composition of the U.S. Senate

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

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Legislative Branch

U.S. Senate

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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…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Legislative Branch

U.S. House of Representatives

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Semicolon

How to use the semicolon.

Subjects:

Punctuation

Grammar

Language Arts and Writing

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Parentheses

The proper way to use parentheses.

Subjects:

Punctuation

Grammar

Language Arts and Writing

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