8th Grade Social Studies and History Worksheets

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Nonfiction Literature

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BOOK GUIDES

Seedfolks Teacher's Guide

Examine the themes and characters in Newbery Medalist Paul Fleischman's Seedfolks, a series of first-person vignettes…

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Reading and Literature

Social Studies and History

Holocaust

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The Golden Bull Discussion Guide

Encourage critical thinking and discussion about life in ancient Mesopotamia with the comprehension questions in this…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Ancient History

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Extension Activities for Island of the Blue Dolphins

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Island of the Blue Dolphins Activities

Explore extension lessons and activities related to Island of the Blue Dolphins, the classic children's novel. Use this…

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Reading and Literature

Social Studies and History

Cultural Groups

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The Misfits Teacher's Guide

After reading The Misfits, use the discussion questions in this guide to examine the events in the book and develop…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Novels

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Classroom Guide to the Ranger's Apprentice Series

Further student's enjoyment of books 1-10 in the Ranger's Apprentice series by John Flanagan with discussion questions,…

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Middle Ages

European History

World History

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Fever 1793 Teacher's Guide

Explore late eighteenth-century life in America with the discussion topics and cross-curricular activities in this…

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Literature

Historical Fiction

Language Arts and Writing

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At Home in Her Tomb: Lady Dai and the Ancient Chinese Treasures of Mawangdui Discussion & Activity Guide

The remarkably preserved body of Lady Dai of Mawangdui provides many clues about daily life in ancient China. Use this…

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Informational Texts

Nonfiction Literature

Literature

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Double Dutch Teacher's Guide

Enrich students' reading experience with the discussion questions, writing prompts, research topics, and drama…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Novels

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Kingfisher Knowledge Guide: Mummies Teacher's Guide

Examine the history and methods of mummification during ancient times with the science, art, and language arts…

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Ancient Egypt

Social Studies and History

Reading and Literature

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Kingfisher Knowledge Guide: Castles &amp Forts Teacher's Guide

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Kingfisher Knowledge Guide: Castles & Forts Teacher's Guide

Spark students' imagination as they learn about the architecture of the Middle Ages. The cross-curricular activities in…

Subjects:

Library Resources

Nonfiction Literature

Middle Ages

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The Rules of Survival Teacher's Guide

After reading The Rules of Survival with your students, use the resources in this literature guide to discuss the…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Novels

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BOOK GUIDES

Parrot in the Oven Reading Guide

Use the questions in this reading guide to spark discussion about the family and community pressure the main character…

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Hispanics

Social Issues

Families

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Touching Spirit Bear and Ghost of Spirit Bear Reading Guide

This reading guide includes questions for class discussion and extension activities for Touching Spirit Bear and Ghost…

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Native-American History (American Indians)

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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A Guide to Teaching Bruce Brooks's Asylum for Nightface, What Hearts & The Moves Make the Man

This teacher's guide to Bruce Brooks's Asylum for Nightface, What Hearts & The Moves Make the Man provides a pre-reading…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Novels

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Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 3: There and Back Again

Enhance students' reading experience of Tolkien's The Hobbit with lesson planning resources that accompany chapters…

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Literature

Teaching Tolkien – Lesson Planning Resources

Reading and Literature

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Karen Cushman's Novels: A Discussion Guide

Explore the Middle Ages through the twentieth century with this printable guide for Karen Cushman's six novels: The Loud…

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Social Studies and History

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Stay with Me Discussion Guide

Stimulate class discussion and deepen students' understanding of the book Stay with Me through the questions provided in…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Fiction

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Journeys in Time and Places in Time: A Teacher's Guide

Help your students get hooked on history through map activities and story-telling ideas that will make past events come…

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Nonfiction Literature

American History/U.S. History

Map

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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…

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Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Literary 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…

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Literature

Teaching Tolkien – Lesson Planning Resources

Reading and Literature

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Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 9: "The Quest Is Achieved"

Consider the meaning of heroism with your class as students read The Lord of the Rings, Book Six. This printable…

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Literature

Teaching Tolkien – Lesson Planning Resources

Reading and Literature

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Spitting Image Reader's Guide

Teach students about the war on poverty with the resources in this reader's guide for Spitting Image, a book about…

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Novels

Social Change in Literature

Community and Ways of Life

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