8th grade social studies cultural activity pdfs

Hispanic Heritage Month, Latinx Studies, Spanish

This editable A Million Miles Away movie guide is designed for Spanish students while watching the new Amazon Prime Video film A millones de kilómetros in Spanish class. These A Million Miles Away movie questions would be the perfect complement to Hispanic Heritage Month or the study of migrant farming, the Mexican-American experience, with a cross-curricular STEM connection to space and eclipse solar 2024. A Mexican-American migrant farm worker becomes a NASA astronaut in an appropriate PG film

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Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Movie Guides, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

en Français, French, Geography

Also included in: Editable Spanish Movie Guide Bundle of Spanish Movie Questions Spanish Sub Plans

FRANCOPHONE COUNTRIES FRENCH SPEAKING COUNTRIES ⭐ Videos PPT Google Maps Quizzes

Created by

World Language Cafe

Do you struggle to make Francophone countries culture come alive? Want to bring your students on virtual field trips to all the major French speaking countries without ever leaving your classroom? Want to convince even your most reluctant learners to speak French so they can visit all these beautiful places? This is a whole year of Francophone culture. Hours of lesson plans including 101 Francophone countries video clips, colorful photos, facts, nationality practice, flashcards, a research pr

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Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Bulletin Board Ideas, Cultural Activities

Assimilation of Native Americans: Indian Boarding Schools (STATIONS)

Created by

Michelle McDonald

Through these primary source analysis stations, your students will gain an understanding of the assimilation of Native Americans in the United States following the Civil War, due to the use of Indian boarding schools. Through readings, photographs, and interviews, your students will analyze primary sources to learn the laws and history surrounding the schools in the United States, as well understand the negative impact these government instituted school experiences have had on Native American ch

Subjects:

Informational Text, Native Americans, U.S. History

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Geography, Other (World Language), Spanish

CCSS:

, RI.5.9

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Spanish Speaking Countries Flags Worksheets Spanish Colors Coloring Pages

Created by

Sra Cruz

These coloring pages practice Spanish colors using flags of Spanish-speaking countries. Line versions of each flag have the color in Spanish for each section of the flag (rojo, blanco, azul, etc.) It also includes a mystery phrase activity in basic Spanish using clues about each flag. Ex. La bandera de Colombia es ___, azul, y roja. The answers help solve the secret phrase which is a quote about travel. The answer key for the mystery phrase page is included.These can be copied front and bac

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Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Handouts, Cultural Activities

Also included in: Spanish Speaking Countries BUNDLE Project Maps Flip Book Quizzes + DIGITAL

Spanish Movie Guide CHUPA English & Spanish Sub Plans End of the Year Activity

Created by

End of Year, Latinx Studies, Spanish

This editable Chupa movie guide is designed for Spanish students while watching the new Netflix film Chupa in Spanish class. These Chupa movie questions would be the perfect complement to 5 de mayo in Spanish class, or the study of Mexico, legends, or lucha libre. There are 2 separate Chupa movie guides, 1 in Spanish, and 1 in English for a Spanish class sub plan for any level. What's Included in this Editable Chupa Movie GuideEnglish Chupa Movie Guide - 3 pages all Google Editable✅ Page 1 - ch

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Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Movie Guides, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

Character Education, Native Americans, Other (Social Studies - History)

Also included in: Editable Spanish Movie Guide Bundle of Spanish Movie Questions Spanish Sub Plans

Seven Sacred Teachings Bundle for Social Emotional Learning

Created by

Root and Sprout Learning

This Indigenous social studies unit teaches First Nations culture by blending language arts activities, art projects, and games with Indigenous perspectives found within Canada and the United States. The Seven Sacred Teachings, also known as the Seven Grandfather Teachings, blends Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and mindfulness, along with Indigenous culture.This bundled resource engages students to explore Indigenous ways of life and values through the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) Seven Sacred Teaching

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Grades:

2nd - 8th

Types:

Canadian History, English Language Arts, Native Americans

Orange Shirt Day and Residential Schools - Truth and Reconciliation Activities

Created by

Creative Classroom Core

Orange Shirt Day and Residential Schools in Canada Close Reading Activities and Resources - This resource contains 4 reading passages related to Orange Shirt Day and Truth and Reconciliation, as well as Orange Shirt Day close reading activities, comprehension questions, and Orange Shirt Day activities. These meaningful resources will help you teach this important piece of history as we continue to move towards the path of truth and reconciliation. ✅Be sure to click on the preview above to see

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Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Cultural Activities

Cultural Diffusion Activity

Created by

Focused in Fourth

This is a FUN, engaging in-class activity that helps students understand, relate to, and apply their knowledge of cultural diffusion.Students work together to analyze the McDonald's menu of their given country (India, Singapore, Israel, Japan, and Mexico) In addition to the menu of a given country, they are given informational text on the background of their country's religion and culture. They have to note differences, similarities, and make predictions as to WHY these differences occur and how

Subjects:

Economics , Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities

Hispanic Culture Lesson: Story of Mexican Flag Reading ~ in English

Created by

Kid World Citizen

Teach your students the story and significance behind the Mexican flag in this reading lesson on Hispanic culture.Included in this lesson is a reading in English about the history and symbolism of the Mexican flag, comprehension questions, and coloring sheets of both the Mexican flag and a detailed coloring sheet of the emblem in the middle of the flag.This English language mini-lesson can be adjusted for different grade levels: * Younger grades (preK-3) can color the coloring sheet of the Mexi

Subjects:

Informational Text, Social Studies - History, Spanish

Grades:

PreK - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Cultural Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.4.1

, RI.4.10

, RI.5.1

, RI.5.10

, RI.6.1

Also included in: Mexico Unit! Growing Bundle: Geography, History, Hispanic Culture, Literacy ~Eng

Machu Picchu Lesson: Teach about the Incas in Peru! Reading, Crossword, Coloring

Created by

Kid World Citizen

Fantastic multicultural, non-fiction, informational text in English! Teach your students about Machu Picchu, and the Incas in Peru with this outstanding lesson. These activities are perfect for a multicultural Social Studies or ELA lesson, or for Spanish classes looking to incorporate cultural awareness. They can also be used as sub plans.Informational Reading ~ This reading is an excellent way to introduce students to Machu Picchu. It contains valuable background information about the site.Comp

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, World History

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Printables, Cultural Activities, Lesson

The History of Thanksgiving Activities Middle School

Created by

Mrs Nelson Teaches

Searching for Thanksgiving Activities for Middle School ELA? This History of Thanksgiving PDF is the perfect reading to help your Language Arts students understand the facts of the complicated history of the Thanksgiving Holiday. The best part? There is NO-PREP required for teachers! Simply Print & Go! Save yourself time and stress the week of Thanksgiving! Included in this resource is a four-page informational article, "A Brief History of Thanksgiving," that is based on facts from primary s

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Thanksgiving

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

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Also included in: Thanksgiving Christmas Holiday Mega Bundle - Middle School ELA

Spread of Disease, Pandemics, Transmission & Prevention Stations (Coronavirus)

Created by

Michelle McDonald

With the outbreak of COVID-19, you might be looking for an age appropriate way to discuss the spread of infectious disease. In this LOW PREP activity, students will rotate through 4 stations to explore pandemics in history, the job of an epidemiologist, communicable and non-communicable disease and more. Just print and staple the student booklet. Set up is easy. Print materials and labels. No cutting or gluing required. Students take their booklet with them as they rotate stations. Plus, all of

Subjects:

Health, Science, Social Studies - History

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Miss Middle School Teacher

World Religions Card Sort Activity with Graphic Organizer

Created by

Major World Religions Card Sort Activity with Graphic Organizer by Miss Middle School TeacherThis is a great introductory activity to the 5 major world religions. Students complete an anticipatory set card sort (trying to correctly place different characteristics of each of the 5 religions under the correct category) and finish by checking their work through the completion of a graphic organizer that correctly identifies those characteristics. We always have a discussion regarding observations w

Subjects:

Religion, Social Studies - History, World History

Grades:

6th - 11th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Cultural Activities

Black History Month - Black Scientists throughout Histo - Daily Prompt - Science

Created by

CortezMadeCo

This product is a downloadable PDF with an active link to make a copy of this GOOGLE SLIDES DOCUMENT. Please make sure you have a free Google account prior to purchasing, as there will be no refunds. February is Black History Month, and it’s important for *every* classroomthroughout *every* subject, to spend time illuminating Black History in their content.I created this GoogleSlides journal for my Science students to research a differentAfrican American scientist for each day of the month of Fe

Subjects:

African History, Black History Month, Science

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities

La Bicicleta y Colombia Spanish Music Cloze Activity for Novice Spanish Class

Created by

Latinx Studies, Music, Spanish

This Spanish cultural song activity was designed to introduce the basic geography of Colombia through the song La Bicicleta by Carlos Vives & Shakira. It is designed for novice middle school Spanish, Spanish 1, or Spanish 2 students focusing on 3 of the SUper 7 high-frequency words - voy, quiero, and le gusta. Included in this Bicicleta song activity for Spanish class✅ Basic vocab for early novice Spanish - voy, quiero, le gusta & bicicleta ✅ Printable 1 page PDF worksheet ✅ Worksheet in

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Grades:

8th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Songs, Cultural Activities

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Also included in: Essential Spanish 1 Novice Middle School Spanish Curriculum MEGA BUNDLE present

Spanish Class Culture class starters - martes del mapa class routine for 1 year

Created by

Hispanic Heritage Month, Latinx Studies, Spanish

This Editable Google slide show includes 1 full year of a weekly cultural bell ringer or brain break in Spanish class. It could be adapted for all levels including Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish 3, Spanish 4 & Exploratory Spanish as a classroom management routine class starter, or brain break. The goal is to expose students to the people and sites of the diverse countries of the Spanish-speaking world. ⭐️ Get the martes del mapa bundle for the best deal!What's Included with 1 year of martes d

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Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

Holidays/Seasonal, Social Studies - History, Spanish

Also included in: Spanish Class Routines Bell Ringers Bundle for 1 Year Consistent Para Empezar 2

Hispanic Heritage Month Project: Holidays and Traditions

Created by

Spanish Made Easy

This is a research project over Hispanic holidays and traditions in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Students will learn about the history and activities reflective of important Hispanic holidays and traditions such as: Día de la Independencia de México, La Navidad, Semana Santa, Cinco de Mayo, El Bautizo, and La Boda.This project includes a list of 20 important Hispanic holidays and traditions, an example project over La Quinceañera in English, a research project template in English and Spanis

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Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Projects, Bulletin Board Ideas, Cultural Activities

Also included in: Hispanic Heritage Month Projects Bundle

Frederick Douglass Collaborative Poster | Great for Black History Month

Created by

Art with Jenny K

Frederick Douglass Collaboration Portrait Poster – 2 options included plus bonus materials. These activities are intended to complement/supplement any lessons on Frederick Douglass and are great for your African American Studies. The final posters make for visually engaging displays. Hang them anywhere!The front officeAn auditoriumA hallway Your classroom bulletin board You may also like my Famous Faces®of Black History Poster.These posters are the perfect way to start a unit or cap one off. The

Subjects:

Black History Month, Social Studies - History, Visual Arts

Grades:

1st - 9th

Types:

Projects, Printables, Cultural Activities

Also included in: Black History Month Activities: Collaboration Posters BUNDLE Set 4

Native American Art Project: Radial Design using your NAME!!

Created by

Native American Art Projects

This Native American project uses radial design in a simple art lesson. It is inspired by Dream Catchers. Recommended for Native American studies, math and art! Learn the history of Dream Catchers. Use this easy and engaging art and math activity as a part of Social Studies unita beautiful Native American Heritage Month activitystudents use their name or initials to create a unique designsimple supplies found in most classrooms, easy to modify This a highly successful lesson and students are al

Subjects:

Art History, Native Americans, Visual Arts

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Cultural Activities, Lesson

Native American Cultural Regions Map Activity- Label & Color Indigenous Regions!

Created by

Mad Historian

Enhance your lesson on American indigenous groups with this Native American Regions Map Activity! Students will identify, label, and color seven Native American Regions- Eastern Woodland, Southeast, Great Plains, Southwest, Plateau, Northwest Coast, and California Intermountain. Directions for labeling and coloring is provided. A completed and colored map is provided for reference, but this map can be completed using a textbook or online resource as well. This is a creative and engaging way of s

Subjects:

Geography, Native Americans, Social Studies - History

Grades:

3rd - 10th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Cultural Activities

Also included in: US History / American History BIG BUNDLE of Resources! NO-PREP!

Medicine Wheel Mini Unit and Art Project for Mindful Health

Created by

Root and Sprout Learning

This Indigenous (First Nations, Native American) social studies medicine wheel unit guides elementary and middle school students through Aboriginal teachings around health and wellbeing, while also teaching about Indigenous culture and values.Blending ELA (writing and reading), social studies, and social emotional learning skills, this mini unit works as a great introduction into Indigenous ways of knowing.What you get:1 Cover page1 Read Aloud Close reading sheets1 Medicine Wheel worksheet activ

Subjects:

Arts & Music, Native Americans, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

2nd - 8th

Types: