8th Grade World History Reference Resources
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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 -
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Gandhi
Learn about Mohandas Gandhi's life and accomplishments, and then explore the related activities.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryIndia -
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James Wolfe Reading Comprehension
Develop children's reading comprehension with the passage and questions in this worksheet about James Wolfe. Students…Subjects:Military PersonnelReading ComprehensionQuebec -
WORKSHEETS
William Tell Facts & Olympic Activity
Interesting facts and fun activities related to William Tell and his famous arrow activities of 1307, plus an Olympic…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteratureFiction -
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1972 Ice Hockey: Team Canada vs. USSR
Review hockey scores and statistics from 1972, when Team Canada defeated the Soviet National Team. This article includes…Subjects:SportsHistory of USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)Canada -
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South Africa
Learn about the geography, history, and government of South Africa by reading this country profile.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryAfrican History -
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Terrorist Attacks
Review this timeline of terrorist attacks within the United States or against Americans abroad.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryAmerican History/U.S. History -
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1600–1699 (A.D.) World History Timeline
Learn about significant events during the 17th century with this timeline.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryDiscovery and Exploration -
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Falkland Islands
Learn about the history, geography, government, and culture of the Falkland Islands. This country profile includes…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryFalkland Islands (Malvinas) -
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Myanmar
Study the history and geography of modern Myanmar (known historically as Burma) with this country profile.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryMyanmar (Burma) -
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Hong Kong
Use this country profile to learn about the history, geography, and government of Hong Kong.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryAsian History -
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India Becomes a Republic
India celebrates Republic Day on January 26. Honor this day by learning about the country's history and how this…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryIndia -
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Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's National Day is celebrated February 4. Read this country profile to learn about Sri Lanka's geography,…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistorySri Lanka -
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Samuel Pepys - Biography & Activities
Samuel Pepys' diaries have shed great light on life in Restoration-era England. Teach your pupils about this famous…Subjects:British HistoryWorld HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Charles de Gaulle Biography
Read this biography to learn about Charles de Gaulle, a dominant political figure during World War II and President of…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryRulers (Persons) -
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Iran
In April 1979, Ayatollah Khomeini announced the creation of Iran. Read this country profile to learn about Iran's…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryIran -
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Tanzania
Learn about the formation of Tanzania and the geography of East Africa by reading this country profile.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryAfrican History -
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The HMS Bounty, Pitcairn Island, and Fletcher Christian's Descendants
Read about the mutiny on the HMS Bounty and life on Pitcairn Island. This article includes a history of life on the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryEuropean History -
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Battles That Changed History
This article details famous and significant battles in world history. Wars from ancient to modern to contemporary are…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action -
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The 100 Most Significant Events of the Last Thousand Years
A list of milestones from the last millenium.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryScience -
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Remembering the Day of Infamy
Read a historical account of what occurred on the day Pearl Harbor was bombed, December 7, 1941.Subjects:Reading ComprehensionAncient CivilizationsWorld War II (1939-1945) -
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A History of the New Year
From ancient celebrations in Mesopotamia to modern day traditions, read this article to learn about the history of the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAncient HistoryWorld History -
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Mordecai Richler Biography
Find information about the career highlights of Mordecai Richler, a Canadian novelist and critic.Subjects:AuthorsCanadian HistoryLiterature
