8th Grade Social Studies and History Teaching Resource Resources
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The IEP Cycle: The General Educator's Role
The general educator's role in the IEP process is an extremely important one…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryLanguage Arts and WritingScience -
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Instant Expert
Become an instant expert on science and social studies topics featured in DK's…Subjects:ScienceSocial Studies and History -
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Cyberbullying: The Downside of New Media Technology
New media technology — cell phones, PDAs, and computers — has given rise to a…Subjects:Social Studies and HistorySociety Development and TechnologyHealth and Safety -
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Chinese New Year - Videos & Activities
Learn about the ancient traditions and modern celebrations of the Chinese New…Subjects:Social Studies and History -
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World Geography Glossary
A glossary of global geographic terms, including definitions of "longitude,"…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingVocabularyGeography -
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The Amistad Rebellion
Read the story of the Amistad Rebellion onboard a slave ship.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistorySlavery in United States -
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Aspects of Personal Safety
This handout aligns with Security Is... lesson plan.Subjects:SafetyLawHealth and Safety -
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Articles of Confederation
The groundbreaking document that birthed democracy in the New World The history…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryU.S. Historical Documents -
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The Mayan Empire Vocabulary
Vocabulary associated with the "Mayan Empire" lesson.Subjects:VocabularyAncient CivilizationsMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
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Current Challenges in the African-American Community
Learn about the challenges faced by today's African-American community.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryEquality Struggles -
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An Interview with Jeff Kinney
Jeff Kinney answers questions about his very funny online journal, Diary of a…Subjects:AuthorsArtistsLiterature -
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What to Include in an IEP
Find out what must be in your child's Individualized Education Program.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryGovernment and CivicsLaw -
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Eyewitness: Invention
Discover the fascinating story behind amazing inventions and learn how they have…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryInventions -
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Pakistan -- Background Information
Background information, facts, and history about the country of Pakistan.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAsiaPakistan -
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Parent/Teacher Relations
Handy suggestions for creating and maintaining positive parent/teacher…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryLanguage Arts and WritingScience -
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Convey Acceptance
This handy list of behavior management techniques will help you build trust and…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCommunity and Ways of Life -
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End of Segregation in Public Schools
Learn about the legislation that was passed to end segregation within the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistorySegregation -
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Death and the Grief Reaction Process
Learn how to help students cope with death and the grieving process.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryIllness and DiseasesSocial and Emotional Development -
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Administrative Expectations
An explanation of what school administrators expect from and look for in job…Subjects:Jobs, Careers, and OccupationsCommunity and Ways of LifeSocial Studies and History -
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The Story of Hanukkah – Videos & Activities
Introduce the story of Hanukkah and the history of this Jewish holiday through…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryReligion and PhilosophyJudaism -
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The Ultimate Organized Classroom
Ultra-organized classrooms seem practically to run themselves. Here are five…Subjects:American History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Assess the Program Before You Accept the Job: Seven Areas
Peruse an article that lists areas that you should investigate before accepting…Subjects:Jobs, Careers, and OccupationsCommunity and Ways of LifeSocial Studies and History -
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The Plantation Economy
Slavery was deeply woven into the Southern economy.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAfrican-American History -
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The American Dream and African-American History
Learn how the African-American struggle for equality relates to the American…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAfrican-American HistoryEquality Struggles
