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Free 8th grade social studies worksheets
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
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7th - 12th
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Can You Follow Instructions? - Fun First Day of School Activity!
Are you looking for a fun first day of school activity? Well, here's one that all you have to do is give a copy to each student and tell them, "I'm starting out this year with a test for you to see how well you can follow instructions. All you have to do is follow what the steps tell you to do. You've got five minutes starting...NOW!"Table of Contents:Page 1: CoverPage 2: Five-Minute Timed TestThe first step says, "Read everything before doing anything." If they do that, they'll get to Step
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Back to School Bundle for Middle School Social Studies
Thanksgiving History: Passage - Distance Learning Compatible
Let's clear up a few Thanksgiving myths. The "first Thanksgiving" was not one big meal. The Pilgrims and Wampanoag Native Americans probably did not sit around a long table giving thanks together. And don't start picturing turkeys and pumpkin pie either. The real "first Thanksgiving" was quite different from how it is pictured in many places today.With this resource, students will learn more about the real "first Thanksgiving" and why many people today picture turkey and pumpkin pie around the
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: High-Interest History Differentiated Passages for the Year Bundle
Free - Blank US Map
FREE - Blank US Map. A free, blank US map outline and a northeast-southeast region map. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------And for one-stop shopping...SOCIAL STUDIESBundle - US History & US GeographyCalifornia & USA BundleFlorida & USA BundleNew York & USA BundleUS Presidents w/ 12 Graphic OrganizersState Report with Project and Speech - assignment sheetTexas & USA BundleUS States (50 internet
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Top Sellers on TpT
Five Themes of Geography - Project about Your Town - FREE
Five Themes of Geography - Having learned about the five themes of Geography, students apply their knowledge to their own town. Students must research the Location, Place, Region, Human-Environment Interactions, and the Movement of their own community. Includes the assignment sheet and research record with student hints. Students enjoy the opportunity to think like a geographer and learn about their town. Also, be sure to check out my other Five Themes product —>Five Themes of Geography Post
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6th - 9th
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States & Capitals Crossword Part 1 of 2 FREE
This is part 1 of my States & Capitals Crossword worksheet set. Part 2 is also available on TPT. I use these as review and homework assignments. Answer key included. Two versions, one version has a word bank the other version does not.See also:States & Capitals Crossword Part 2 of 2
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4th - 8th
American Revolution Major Events Slideshow & Guided Notes
This slideshow pages explains the American Revolution to students. The guided notes directly correspond with the slideshow. The file is a PDF to protect the formatting and clipart. There are links to videos on the slideshow. These sometimes go "bad." If so, please contact me at teachingtothemiddle@gmail.com and let me know so I can link them to an active video. You can post the PDF slideshow to your Google classroom or Canvas, or email directly. Please do NOT post on public sites. Students s
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Social Studies MEGA Reading Comprehension Bundle For Buyer
United States Coordinate Graphing Picture 1st Quadrant & ALL Four Quadrants FREE
Need a way to use math while learning about the United States of America? Students will graph points on a coordinate plane and it creates an outline of the United States. There is also a star on the Capital and the abbreviation(USA). The clever title of "Stars and Stripes" gives them a clue to what the picture will be. I have included Student Instructions for both Quadrant One ONLY and instructions that include ALL four Quadrants! This is a great way to differentiate for your lower-level learner
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: United States Coordinate Graphing Pictures BUNDLE All 50 States
Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Reading Comprehension Black History January
This passage gives an overview of Martin Luther King Jr's role in the African American Civil Rights Movement. 26 questions (identify, multiple choice, short answer) assess students' understanding. I've included color and BW version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Article 26 questions- identify, multiple choice, short answer Color and BW Versions Key IncludedPart of my January Reading Comprehension BundlePart of my Civil Rights Movement BundleAlso Part of my MLK BundleYOU MAY ALSO LIKE:Civil Right
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Civil Rights Leaders Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle
50 STATE RESEARCH PROJECT
These State Report poster templates are a fantastic resource that includes over 50 eye-catching posters to showcase your research project on any of the fifty United States. They are perfect for use throughout the year and are an excellent complement to social studies lessons, helping students to better organize their research. These state posters are not only useful for helping students to organize their research, but they also make great bulletin boards or hallway displays. Your students will b
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Beginning of World War II (WWII) Summary and Worksheet (PDF and Digital)
Need a quick activity to introduce, review, or test prep the beginning of World War II? This NO PREP reading passage provides a broad summary of the beginning of World War II and includes a response worksheet with short answer questions and graphic organizers. The resource is available in PDF and digital format! The summary covers the rise of fascist dictators, the Nazi-Soviet Pact, the invasion of Poland, the fall of France, the Battle of Britain, the Lend-Lease Act, and the attack at Pearl Har
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: World War II (WWII) UNIT BUNDLE (Print and Digital Formats)
Financial Literacy Reading Comprehension Worksheet Types of Expenses
This product covers what financial literacy is and the different types of expenses: Fixed, Discretionary, Periodic, and Variable. Great for life skills or financial literacy.INCLUDES:Article and 15 scenarios where students determine the type of spending described.Color and BW VersionsKey included at end.Part of my Financial Literacy BundleI have several World History, U.S. History, and several other products available in my store.*I do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasionally t
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7th - 9th
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American Landmarks Map Cut and Paste Activity United States
America has so many amazing landmarks! This map is made to be used in conjunction with my American Landmarks Reading Comprehension Bundle, but could be used on its own. You will find both black and white and color copies of the landmarks and maps in this file. There are other files that have these separated out in the ZIP file. The “landmarks” pages should be cut to accommodate 4 students. The maps/locations aren’t to perfect scale, but help students get an idea where these places are located w
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: MEGA Reading Comprehension Bundle Custom Bundle for Buyer
Ancient Mesopotamia Great Cities Reading Comprehension Civilizations
This passage describes the great cities of ancient Mesopotamia. 28 questions (Name the City, True/False, and Multiple Choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:*City Descriptions Article (1000-1100 Lexile) *15 Name the City Questions*10 True/False Questions*3 Multiple Choice Questions*Key IncludedTutorial How to Make PDFs Editable for Google Classroom
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Mesopotamia Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Civilizations
Cold War Superpowers Lesson - US & USSR - Reading Activity - PPT - Notes - Quiz
Cold War Superpowers No Prep Lesson: PowerPoint, Reading Passage, Activities, QuizThis resource pack is a FREE no prep complete lesson (GOOGLE version included!) about the Cold War Superpowers that includes 3-5 days of materials. Audios of the reading passage & quiz are included. This is perfect for students with read aloud accommodations. This resource can also be easily used for distance/digital learning because all components are available in a digital format.If you have always wondered w
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7th - 10th
Latitude and Longitude Worksheet - U.S. Capitals
This latitude and longitude worksheet can be used with Google Earth or other maps. The worksheet has 15 sets of coordinates. Students are to find the capital city located at each set of coordinates. A link to a Google Form is included. Unlike the PDF worksheet, the Google Form is multiple choice so it can be automatically graded. A link to download a version of the worksheet formatted for Google Slides is also included.The worksheet was designed to be printed in black and white. State capitals i
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Geography Introduction Bundle
Fifty States Word Search
United States word search. Fifty states broken down in two puzzles.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
Ancient Greece Lesson: Athens vs. Sparta (Brains vs. Brawn)
The slight differences between classical Athens and Sparta are magnified in this lesson because it provides for good issue-based discussion. In reality Athens and Sparta were both fairly militaristic, and at other times both were fairly democratic. Contrary to the way they are commonly portrayed, Athens had a powerful army and navy, and Sparta had an Assembly of elected members. But as we deal with discussing the early development of civilizations, it is useful to portray Sparta as simplistic
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6th - 12th
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Canada Map Assignment - FREE!
Canada Map - An assignment that asks students to complete a map of Canada that includes all of the provinces / territories, capital cities and major bodies of water. Also includes a "Mapping Essentials" worksheet I give out to all of my students at the start of our mapping unit.
I've included two versions of the assignment sheet - one with US spelling and one with Canadian spelling.
(C) Addie Williams, Addie Education
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5th - 9th
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World War II Holocaust Slideshow with Activities
This slideshow pages explains the Holocaust to students. The guided notes directly correspond with the slideshow. You can post the PDF slideshow to your Google classroom or Canvas, or email directly. Please do NOT post on public sites. Students should be able to guide themselves through the slideshow with the guided notes. This is NOT editable.INCLUDES:Slideshow- 45 pages covering the Holocaust Activities- 36 questions- identify, true/false, multiple choiceSurvivor stories- 39 short answer ques
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Social Studies MEGA Reading Comprehension Bundle For Buyer
Ancient Rome Map & Geography: Scavenger Hunt Activity- FREE!
Round out your unit on the geography of Ancient Rome with this concluding activity! This student worksheet encourages learners to examine what they have learned by tapping into their map reading skills. Use with any map of the Roman Empire, or better yet- use it after they create their OWN map of the Roman Empire, like this one! Included:- Student work page with:* A six question scavenger hunt chart* Three follow-up tasks and statements* An Answer KeyAncient Rome Map ActivityThis Scavenger Hun
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Ancient Rome Unit Bundle: Engaging, Interactive, and NO-PREP required!
Latitude & Longitude - Map Activity
Please enjoy these free materials to help teach your students about the basics of latitude and longitude. Included in the file are a set of basic worksheets as well as a short PowerPoint presentation to help guide teachers and students through the materials.If you enjoy them, please consider purchasing my larger mini unit available at the link below:Latitude & Longitude : Mini Unit____________________________________________________________________________________Please follow me on the site
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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!
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5th - 12th
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FREE Blank Map of the World
What Social Studies Teacher isn't always looking for a blank map of the World? Well, here you go! This free resource is used as a map labeling activity. Please leave a positive review if you enjoyed it!Do you teach World History? Here is my Instant Curriculum (Just Add Teacher); World History Complete Course that takes care of every lesson, vocabulary word, vocabulary quiz, PowerPoint, Test and review for every level of student. I hope you'll allow me to do all the paperwork so you can focus on
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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