8th Grade Social Studies and History Worksheets

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Women's Rights

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Cultures Day Project Ideas

Follow these guidelines for conducting a Cultures Day event, where students teach each other about various cultures.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Culture and Diversity

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The Civil Rights Movement

Explore the key people and events of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. A great resource for Black History…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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The Nineteenth Amendment

Students read an explanation of the Nineteenth Amendment, which gave women the right to vote, and complete related…

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Social Studies and History

U.S. Constitution

Women's Rights

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Suffragettes

Try a printable worksheet that looks at the key people and issues in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.

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Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Suffrage and Women's Rights

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REFERENCE

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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Famous Survivors

Children research a famous survivor of a harrowing experience, including serious illness and the Holocaust. Then, they…

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Language Arts and Writing

Creative Writing

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…

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Civil Rights

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GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

Avenue of the Righteous

Students use a printable Avenue of the Righteous drawing as a graphic organizer to write about their heroes, or people…

Subjects:

Writing

Holocaust

Heroes & Role Models

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"Batman & Robin" Comics

Some history and some fun activities related to the "Batman & Robin" comic strip.

Subjects:

Comics, Graphic Novels, & Illustrated Novels

Social Studies and History

Visual Arts

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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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Muhammad Ali and Heavyweight Boxing

Interesting facts and fun activities related to heavyweight boxing and boxing champs like Muhammad Ali.

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Social Studies and History

Athletes

Sports

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ASSESSMENT

Civil Rights Heroes Quiz

How much do your students know about famous civil rights heroes? Give them this quiz to test their knowledge or have…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Heroes & Role Models

Civil Rights

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Canadian Heroes: Billy Bishop

Use this reading comprehension activity to teach students about Billy Bishop, Canada's top flying ace and World War I…

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Social Studies and History

Canadian History

World War I (1914-1918)

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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…

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Social Studies and History

Canadian History

Health

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MAPS

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…

Subjects:

Literature

Teaching Tolkien – Lesson Planning Resources

Reading and Literature

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Educational Quotes

These educationally related quotes can be used in a variety of ways in your classroom.

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American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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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…

Subjects:

Literature

Teaching Tolkien – Lesson Planning Resources

Reading and Literature

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Lawrence of Arabia

Interesting facts and fun activities related to writer, adventurer, and freedom fighter Lawrence of Arabia.

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Social Studies and History

Community and Ways of Life

Heroes & Role Models

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Remembrance Day Quiz

Children answer multiple-choice questions about Remembrance Day, which is celebrated in November to honour veterans, in…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

World History

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Australian of the Year Award Recipients

Learn about great Australian role models with this worksheet about Australian of the Year Award recipients. Students…

Subjects:

Australians

Award and Prize Winners

Heroes & Role Models

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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 Century

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Great Teacher

Students are asked to remember one of their favorite teachers; record details about why this person was so special, and…

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Creative Writing

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Mother's Day History

Explore the origins of Mother's Day, and then try one of the related activities.

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Social Studies and History

Twentieth Century

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