8th Grade Historic Wars and Military Action Worksheets
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A History of the Korean War
Share the story of the Korean War, and assign the related research topics.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryHistoric Wars and Military ActionKorean War (1950-1953) -
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Weapons of War
Pupils will learn about weapons used in wars throughout history, from the longbow to napalm. Then, they will match the…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action -
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Joan of Arc Word Search
Review key events in the life of Joan of Arc, particularly her role in the Hundred Years War, with this printable word…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryEuropean HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action -
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The French and Indian War (1754-1763)
Research key figures and major battles in the French and Indian War (1754-1763) to answer questions in this worksheet.…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCanadian HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action -
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War of the Roses Quiz
Use this printable quiz to review key facts about the War of the Roses with your pupils.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryBritish HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action -
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Fourteen Points Writing Exercise
Print out and give pupils this writing activity to teach them more about World War I, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, and…Subjects:Creative WritingSocial Studies and HistoryWorld History -
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The Origins of World War II
Learn what key events led to World War II.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryHistoric Wars and Military ActionWorld War II (1939-1945) -
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Operation Desert Storm
Have students learn about the war with Iraq in 1991.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryHistoric Wars and Military ActionIraq War -
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Charles de Gaulle Research Activity
Introduce pupils to French general and president Charles de Gaulle and discuss other French leaders with this printable…Subjects:Political FiguresWorld War II (1939-1945)World History -
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Create a Web: The Holocaust
Students practice brainstorming by creating a semantic web about the Holocaust.Subjects:HolocaustWritingWorld War II (1939-1945) -
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A Teacher's Guide for Good Brother, Bad Brother: The Story of Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth
The six lessons in this literature guide for Good Brother, Bad Brother: The Story of Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLiterary Biographies -
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Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 8: War and Peace in Middle-earth
Enrich students' reading experience with the lesson planning resources in this teacher's guide for The Lord of the…Subjects:LiteratureTeaching Tolkien – Lesson Planning ResourcesReading and Literature -
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A Reader's Guide for Taps
Discussion questions in this printable reader's guide for Taps will deepen student's understanding of the characters,…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureNovels -
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Memorial Day Activities
Teach children about Memorial Day with these activities.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryHistoric Wars and Military ActionWorld War I (1914-1918) -
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Newscast from Berlin
Students pretending to be a newscaster broadcasting from Berlin during the 1940s.Subjects:Language Arts and WritingHolocaustWorld War II (1939-1945) -
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Siege of Leningrad
In this worksheet, children will read, research, and write about the German siege of Leningrad during World War II.Subjects:World War II (1939-1945)RussiaCreative Writing -
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Battle of Culloden
Pupils will learn about the historic Battle of Culloden by taking this printable true or false quiz.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryHistoric Wars and Military ActionScotland -
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European Peace Treaties Worksheet
Most European wars ended with peace treaties. In this activity, pupils will match peace treaties with the wars they…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryEuropean HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action -
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British Naval Battles Quiz
Pupils will learn about important milestones in British naval history as they answer this printable quiz.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryBritish HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action -
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Discussion Guide for the Novels of Maria Testa
Ask pupils to think about these discussion points before and while reading Becoming Joe DiMaggio, Almost Forever, or…Subjects:NovelsReading ComprehensionImmigration -
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Bombing of Darwin
Enrich your history lessons with this writing activity. Students will write an essay about the Japanese Air Force's…Subjects:World War II (1939-1945)Australian HistoryJapan -
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John Simpson Kirkpatrick
John Simpson Kirkpatrick was a hero at Gallipoli during World War I. Students will write an essay about an act of…Subjects:Twentieth CenturyAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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American Indian War History Quiz
How much do your students know about the first wars in America? Give them this American Indian War History Quiz to find…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryHistoric Wars and Military Action -
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Writers of the Forties
Learn about three major writers of the forties: Richard Wright, James Michener, and Herman Wouk.Subjects:Creative WritingWritingLanguage Arts and Writing