8th Grade Social Studies and History Worksheets

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Social Studies and History

Inventions

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Gandhi

Learn about Mohandas Gandhi's life and accomplishments, and then explore the related activities.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

World History

India

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The Peanuts Gang: Charles Schulz

Share the story of Charles Schulz with your students, and assign the related activities to help them learn more about…

Subjects:

Creative Writing

American History/U.S. History

Twentieth Century

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One Small Step and Mission to the Moon

Share the story of Neil Armstrong and the race to the moon with your students, and assign the related activities to help…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Science

Space Exploration

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Leonardo da Vinci

Interesting facts and fun activities related to Italian inventor and painter Leonardo da Vinci.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Painters

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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 History

European History

Historic Wars and Military Action

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Spoonerisms Activity

Pupils will learn about Spoonerisms, instances in speech when the initial letters or syllables of words are switched,…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Writing

Literacy

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La Causa: Cesar Chavez

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

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

Human Rights

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Black Biographies

Develop research and composition skills with this Black Biographies activity for Black History Month (February) or…

Subjects:

African-American History

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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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…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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Up Close: Theodore Roosevelt Discussion Guide

Enrich student's understanding of Teddy Roosevelt's life and career with this discussion guide to a biography about the…

Subjects:

U.S. Presidents

Award and Prize Winners

World Politics

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Noteworthy Women: Sandra Day O'Connor, Wilma Mankiller, and Geraldine Ferraro

Inform your students about three women who broke the gender barrier: Sandra Day O'Connor, Wilma Mankiller, and Geraldine…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Twentieth Century

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Indira Gandhi

Share the story of Indira Gandhi, and assign the related activities to help students learn more about this important…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Political Figures

India

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The Mount Rushmore Story

Students read an overview of the creation of the Mount Rushmore sculpture, and complete related activities to extend…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Monuments and Landmarks

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"Peter and the Wolf" and Sergei Prokofiev

Share the story of Sergei Prokofiev's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities as a way of…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Composers

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The Graduate: Helen Keller

Learn about Helen Keller's life and accomplishments, and then explore the related activities.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Physical Impairments and Disabilities

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Benjamin Banneker, Astronomer

An African-American astronomer, Benjamin Banneker's accomplishments are reviewed along with related activities.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

African-American History

Space and Astronomy

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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…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Sports

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Writing Biographies: Celebrate Aboriginals

Pupils will select a person of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island origin and complete a KWL chart as they explore and…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Australian History

Culture and Diversity

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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 Personnel

Reading Comprehension

Quebec

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Canadian Heroes: Tommy Douglas

Teach children about Tommy Douglas with the biography and reading comprehension questions in this worksheet. They will…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Canadian History

Health

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Attorney General Janet Reno

Share the story of Janet Reno, and assign the related activities to help them learn more about an important politician.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Political Figures

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The Dynamic Duo: Steven Spielberg and George Lucas

Introduce your students to two creative and groundbreaking directors: Steven Spielberg and George Lucas.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Film and Video (Cinematography)

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Revolutionizing the Auto Industry: Henry Ford

Read about Henry Ford's achievements, and explore the related activities to learn more about this businessman.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

Inventions

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