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Free 8th grade other (social studies) resources
Current Events Worksheet for Middle & High School - FREE
A worksheet containing questions that can accompany any current events news article. Students may select their own article, or teachers can print the article they wish to have the students evaluate. I developed this worksheet for use in my own 8th grade Social Studies class. This exercise helps students identify the main issues of a news article, the moral question of the article (if present), as well as to consider any possible bias in the writing of the article. The worksheet concludes by ask
Grades:
7th - 12th
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NO PREP! Map Skills Scavenger Hunt: Continents, Types of Maps, Finding Location
This activity is sure to get your year started off right! This Scavenger Hunt will help you introduce a variety of map concepts!
Focus Skills and Concepts:
*The location of the Continents and Oceans
*Using a Compass Rose
*Finding Relative Location
*The Equator and Prime Meridian
*Hemispheres
*Reading a Political Map
*Reading a Physical Map
Included in this packet:
*Pretest
*Links to Online Maps
*Black and White Printable Maps of the World-Continents and Oceans
*Labeled Political World Map
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Grades:
4th - 9th
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FREE - The Declaration of Independence - Close Reading and Text Analysis
This lesson helps students break down the complicated meaning of the Declaration of Independence so that they can grasp the overall meaning of the document. Students are provided with three methods for decoding the text. They use cooperative learning for reading and analyzing the text, they use music to understand Britain's reaction, and they draw little pictures to show that they can decipher the grievances made against King George.I utilize this lesson in conjunction with my Journey though the
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: American Revolution Full Unit Bundle Critical Thinking Distance Learning
Geography Anchor Charts Sampler Free, World Geography Posters
Geography Free Anchor Charts (Great as Bellringers, Word Walls, and Concept Boards)(Great as Bellringers, Word Walls, and Concept Boards), Mapping Skills Posters, Geography Review Pages, Digital Activity via Google Classroom This bundle will take your through the entire Geography curriculum. It will include all components of Geography. This is perfect for traveling around the world in style. Sign up for email updates and follow me on TPT for updates.Anchor charts are great for representing
Grades:
6th - 12th
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FUN Latitude & Longitude Riddles
This product includes TWO fun and engaging worksheets that will help students practice finding absolute location using their latitude & longitude skills. Both maps include an example to show students how to locate coordinates and how to write them. This product is bundled with the print and digital options. The digital version in in Google Slides format and simple to use!
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Map Skills Worksheet: Scale & Compass Rose #6 (NO PREP) - Free Sample!
Looking to track student progress with map skills? This worksheet not only reviews crucial map comprehension skills, the accompanying answer key and data tracker allow teachers to see which specific skills students have mastered or which may be in need of review.I hope you enjoy this FREE resource! To see more of what my store has to offer, please check out the following: o ALL Map Skills Worksheetso Map Skills Worksheets – Calculating Scaleo Map Skills Worksheets – Using the Compass Rose Lookin
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Also included in: BUNDLE: 5 Map Skills Worksheets: Scale & Compass Rose (NO PREP) #6-10
Continents and Oceans of the World Worksheet
This sheet allows students to fill in the continents and oceans of the world by matching them to their assigned number on the map. This activity is great for a warm-up activity, a class activity, a quiz or assessment, or an emergency sub plan. This activity is best used if students are given the chance to fill it in on their own first, and then it is reviewed as a class on the projector/SMART Board. Students may also color in and label other parts of the map as appropriate.
Grades:
5th - 8th
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7 Principles of the Constitution One Pager Activity
Looking for a way to wrap up your 7 principles unit? Use this free 7 principles of the constitution one-pager activity. There are 2 versions of the one-pager in these resources 1. 7 principles one-pager 2. Individual principle one-pagerIn this resource, you will receive1. Instructions for one-pager 2. Templates to help students start Want to watch a tutorial? Check out my one-pager tutorial!Want access to ALL of my civics resources? Join the Civics and American Government Member Club!Customer Ti
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Also included in: American Government and Civics Constitution Bundle
SUPER Flags pack!
In this pack, you will find resources to engage your students on the learning of the
most important countries, sorting by continents: America (EEUU, Canada, Brazil,
Mexico), Europe (UK, Spain, France, Germany, Russia), Africa (South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, Cameroon), Asia (Japan, China, India, South Korea), Oceania (New Zeland, Australia)
This pack includes:
- Flash cards
- Posters (Countries sorting by Continents; Colored and B&W)
- Stickers (flag, map and heart)
I hope that this resourc
Grades:
K - 12th, Higher Education
FREE About Me Back to School Student Survey
Use this student survey at the beginning of a new school year or semester as a fun way to learn about your students. In addition to answering the questions, students can show off their creativity by coloring and doodling on the page. Looking for a digital version? Check out this FREE Digital About Me Back to School Student Survey.*********************************************************************You may also like:Reading Primary and Secondary Sources Doodle Notes and StationsDoodle Notes and C
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Life in Sumer FREE Cuneiform Writing - Ancient Civilizations
This fun Ancient Mesopotamia digital and printable activity can be used to review cuneiform! Use this activity after teaching through the Google Slides™ and guided notes that has everything you need to teach about the rise of city-states and the many problems and solutions city-states had to endure in order to become a civilization.Check out the completed BUNDLES here:Mesopotamia BundleEgypt BundleIndia BundleGreece Bundle**************************************************************************
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Mesopotamia World History Unit Bundle - Ancient Civilizations
3-2-1 Exit Ticket
Simple yet effective exit ticket. I use this activity daily as a quick check to see how well my students grasped the lesson.
Grades:
4th - 12th
World War II Battles: Reading Passages, Questions, Maps, Timelines, Project!
WORLD WAR II BATTLES: EUROPEAN THEATER Packet with reading passages, maps, images, guiding questions and timeline. PACIFIC THEATER Packet with reading passages, maps, images, guiding questions and timeline. Creative Writing assignment promptPDF and DOCX versions available for each resource ** These resources are also included in Unit Plan World War II **Additional World War II Resources:Causes of WWII & US Neutrality vs. InterventionThe US HomefrontWas the Dropping of the Atomic Bomb Necessa
Grades:
7th - 11th
Also included in: U.S. History 2nd Half Content Bundle! Lessons and Unit Plans 1900s
Hispanic Heritage Month Crafts Display Banners
Need a banner to display Hispanic Heritage Month crafts your students make?This bright and colorful banner reads, ‘Hispanic Heritage Month'.There is a choice of 2 banners:Decorated with Hispanic Heritage Month themed images.Plain featuring bright bunting flags and eye-catching font clip-art.PreparationCut out each bunting flag and laminate for durability. Staple to a ribbon or display on a bulletin board.Display students' work below banner.--------------------------------------------------------
Grades:
PreK - 8th
Absolute and Relative Location- Map Skills Practice Worksheet
Do you teach the Five Themes of Geography in your classroom? This lesson will help your students practice their map skills to find absolute and relative locations.
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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All Kinds of Minds | Neurodiversity | Autism Acceptance Bulletin & Coloring
Help spread autism acceptance and awareness, inclusion with this neurodiversity bulletin board and coloring craft - students can color in neurodiversity symbols and decorate the classroom during Autism Acceptance & Awareness Month (or any month of the year). These can be hung around the school, hung in a classroom, used for a disability event, etc.! Included are BULLETIN BOARD DISPLAY Letters along with blank neurodiversity symbols that can be decorated or colored in as a quick craft activi
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Child Labor in the Industrial Revolution - Factory Workers
Please enjoy this free worksheet and reading packet to teach students about the lives of child factory workers in the Industrial revolution. Included are reading, image and poster sheets for students to make their own presentations about the work and lives of these unfortunate children.These materials are also included as part of a larger unit on child workers featuring more readings and resources.Child Labor in the Industrial Revolution - Complete Unit
Grades:
6th - 12th
American History Sampler Pack: 3 Free Activities for American History!
American History Sampler Pack: 3 Free Activities for American History!In this American History sampler pack, you receive 3 FREE activities to use in your American History classroom!Enjoy free samplers of the three following activities:1.) Three free posters from the best-selling Why Study History primary source gallery walk!2.) Two free chart and graph worksheets from the popular Maps, Graphs, and Charts from the 19th Century!3.) Two free differentiated primary sources from the New Nation primar
Grades:
5th - 9th
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Oregon Trail Reading Passage and Questions FREE
Oregon Trail Reading Passage with Scaffolding QuestionsIncluded in this resource:• Cover Page• Oregon Trail reading passage • 4 short answer scaffolding questions• Interactive notebook pages Adheres to Social Studies Common Core Standards - research, application, literacy, vocabulary, analyzing documents and making conclusionsDifferentiation: cooperative {students may work in pairs/groups according to teacher's discretion for scaffolding questions}★★ Looking for the digital, 1:1 version of this
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Manifest Destiny UNIT BUNDLE
Hispanic Heritage Month Lesson
Here is a fun activity I used for my students when we were teaching 100% virtually, but can be used for Hispanic Heritage Month in person as well! This year we added a Spirit Week, collect the flag game and door decorating contest to the activities!
Grades:
K - 8th
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XYZ Affair - A Student-Centered Detective Adventure!
NEW! UPDATED & TRANSFORMED! John Adams's XYZ Affair comes to life! Are you ready to immerse your students in an engaging and interactive learning experience? Benefits: Critical Thinking Skills: Foster critical thinking as students navigate through witness statements and decipher the cryptic clues laid out before them. The XYZ affair becomes a platform for honing analytical skills, enabling students to evaluate information and make informed decisions.Collaborative Exploration: Encourage te
Grades:
5th - 9th
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Also included in: John Adams Mini Bundle
Colorful Mexico - A Power Point of the Beautiful Colors of the Culture
This is a free Power Point Presentation highlighting the beautiful and bold colors of Mexico. Each slide is a burst of cultural color that will leave your students smiling and wanting more. The presentation is appropriate for all levels and grades K-12. The titles at the top of each slide are in Spanish.
spanish, mexico, culture, power point, powerpoint, social studies, foreign language, elementary, middle school, high school, cultural, heritage, diversity, multicultural, bilingual, colors,
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Miracle of the Sun - Our Lady of Fatima - Catholic Booklet
Miracle of the Sun - Our Lady of Fatima - Catholic Booklet
A simple booklet that describes the Celestial Event which Occurred on October 13th, 1917 in Fatima, Portugal.
This free Catholic Booklet is a gift to share the message of Our Lady of Fatima.
This booklet is in black and white, for individual creativity.
A simple read, that makes the message of Fatima easily understandable.
Note: Best to print in Landscape Format.
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Grades:
PreK - 12th
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Jamestown and Plymouth Activity : A Comparison
**Flash Freebie**This simple chart allows students to compare the earliest American colonies of Jamestown, Virginia and Plymouth, Massachusetts. Teachers can cut the squares and have students match the answers or use the blank answer sheet OR DO BOTH!! It is a quick and easy review of information and helps to organize what the students have learned!Check out some fun and great lessons on my Instagram: HowsonHistory Instagram________________________________________________________________Custom
Grades:
5th - 8th
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