8th Grade

Maniac Magee Literature Guide

This Newbery Medal winner tells the mythical tale of a legendary hero: 12 year old Jeffrey Magee – known as Maniac…

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Reading and Literature

African-American History

Equality Struggles

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International Women's Day

Do your students know why International Women's Day began? Help them learn about women in the past and their fight for…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Women's Rights

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Cultures Day Project Ideas

Follow these guidelines for conducting a Cultures Day event, where students teach each other about various cultures.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Culture and Diversity

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Parent/Teacher Relations

Handy suggestions for creating and maintaining positive parent/teacher relationships.

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Social Studies and History

Language Arts and Writing

Science

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EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS

Top 15 Women's History Month Activities

Celebrate Women's History Month (March) with one or all of our Top 15 Favorite Women's History Month Activities. There…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Women's Rights

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Leaders in U.S. Women's Suffrage Movement

View the portraits and read the biographical details of the leaders of the women's suffrage movement in the United…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Suffrage and Women's Rights

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We Beat the Street Discussion Guide

Provoke students' thoughts on peer pressure, friendship, and their goals in life with discussion questions for We Beat…

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Reading and Literature

Literary Biographies

Heroes & Role Models

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The Civil Rights Movement

Explore the key people and events of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. A great resource for Black History…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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Women's History Videos and Activities

Learn about the history of women's rights and the Nineteenth Amendment through these educational videos and related…

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Suffrage and Women's Rights

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Students read an explanation of the Nineteenth Amendment, which gave women the right to vote, and complete related…

The Nineteenth Amendment

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Social Studies and History

U.S. Constitution

Women's Rights

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Try a printable worksheet that looks at the key people and issues in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.

Suffragettes

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Suffrage and Women's Rights

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Videos & Activities

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed on January 21, 2019. Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King with these…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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Review key events in the life of Joan of Arc, particularly her role in the Hundred Years War, with this printable word…

Joan of Arc Word Search

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Social Studies and History

European History

Historic Wars and Military Action

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Children research a famous survivor of a harrowing experience, including serious illness and the Holocaust. Then, they…

Famous Survivors

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Language Arts and Writing

Creative Writing

Social Studies and History

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Veterans Day Commemoration Activities

This article offers a variety of activities to complete around Veterans Day. The Indoor Ceremony can be used for the…

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Social Studies and History

Historic Wars and Military Action

World War I (1914-1918)

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The Life and Accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr.

Share the story of Martin Luther King Jr.'s achievements, and assign the related activities to your students to help…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

Avenue of the Righteous

Students use a printable Avenue of the Righteous drawing as a graphic organizer to write about their heroes, or people…

Subjects:

Writing

Holocaust

Heroes & Role Models

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Some history and some fun activities related to the "Batman & Robin" comic strip.

"Batman & Robin" Comics

Subjects:

Comics, Graphic Novels, & Illustrated Novels

Social Studies and History

Visual Arts

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A biography of Newbery Award-Winning author Jerry Spinelli. One of his most popular children's book is Maniac Magee,…

Jerry Spinelli Biography

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Baseball

Sports

Physical Education and Fitness

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Fastest Woman in the World: Wilma Rudolph

Share the story of Wilma Rudolph's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities to help them learn…

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Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Sports

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Preparing for the Interview

These suggestions will help you feel ready for an interview.

Subjects:

Teachers

Music

Jobs, Careers, and Occupations

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Muhammad Ali and Heavyweight Boxing

Interesting facts and fun activities related to heavyweight boxing and boxing champs like Muhammad Ali.

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Social Studies and History

Athletes

Sports

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ASSESSMENT

Civil Rights Heroes Quiz

How much do your students know about famous civil rights heroes? Give them this quiz to test their knowledge or have…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Heroes & Role Models

Civil Rights

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