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Black History Month Activity—Collaborative Biography "Quilt" Craft Project
My Famous Faces® of African-American History "Quilt" project is the perfect whole-class activity to do during Black History Month or any time of the year! It connects the individual with the group using hexagons that will tessellate to create a large “quilt” collaboration poster featuring 40 influential African Americans and their biographies. This project makes a great display for a Black History Month bulletin board, hallway, front office, classroom wall, or any other prominent place! The fi
1st - 8th
English Language Arts, Social Studies
Also included in: Tessellation Bundle | Use One Every Month ALL YEAR!
MLA 9th Edition, MLA in-text citations & works cited, PDF & Google Drive
With the release of the MLA 9th Edition Handbook, the Modern Language Association updated and refined the rules for proper citations. Are you teaching the correct, most up-to-date version of in-text citations and works cited page formatting? With this 47-slide MLA overview lecture and package of helpful student handouts, your students will know exactly how to approach their citations for your class, standardized testing, and future college courses. Begin with the Prezi-based lecture (also downlo
8th - 11th, Adult Education, Higher Education
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Social Studies
CCSS
W.8.8
, W.9-10.8
, W.11-12.8
Patriotic Agamographs | Unique September 11th Craft Activity or Art Project
My innovative, unique Patriotic agamograph set is a TPT long-time favorite activity that integrates art into your classroom, art room, or dining room to complement your Veterans Day, Remembrance Day (Canada), Memorial Day, 4th of July, Patriot Day (September 11th), or other patriotic celebrations.What's an Agamograph?! It's a picture that morphs into another image when you look at it from a different angle. Agamographs are super fun and contemporary activities to easily integrate art into your c
3rd - 8th
Social Studies
Ancient Civilizations Interactive Notebook 6th Grade Social Studies History Rome
Ancient Civilization Interactive Notebooks Bundle & Reading Passages for designed for 6th Grade Social Studies! Both DIGITAL & PRINT versions are included! Contains the following units: The Stone Age, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Israel, Ancient India, Ancient China, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome. *** UPDATE 2025 - Contains additional READING PASSAGES to fill out all Interactive Notebook Pages!** ***Important Update - Now includes additional, colorful Digital Google Slides
4th - 8th
Ancient History, Social Studies, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
+7
Greek Gods, Greek Mythology Body Biography Research Project Bundle
This Greek Mythology Body Biography Bundle is filled with all you need to teach and promote amazing Greek Gods and Goddesses and their myths. Your students will find plenty of opportunity for creativity. For the first time you'll experience the unique approach of using a collaborative poster, Greek mythology, research, and the body biography project! ***Now it includes the digital learning version.***This project can be used any time of the year. The project bundle includes 22 Greek Gods and Go
4th - 12th
Ancient History, English Language Arts, Informational Text
CNN 10 (CNN10) Current Events Worksheet | Current Event Activity Social Studies
CNN10 (CNN 10) current events worksheet or bellringer for weekly current event discussions in middle school social studies. Pairs with the daily CNN 10 broadcast so students build news literacy, summarizing and analyzing current events all year. This US or World History class resource is ideal for encouraging students to think critically about current events through a Common Core lens. My students are hooked! CNN10This activity set includes fifteen templates and is aligned with Common Core Lit
4th - 12th
English Language Arts, Social Studies
CCSS
WHST.6-8.1
, WHST.6-8.1a
, WHST.6-8.1b
+8
Animal Farm Novel Study Unit: Intro, Posters, Chapter Activities, Projects, Test
This Animal Farm novel study unit is designed to help you get to the heart of Animal Farm while making your efforts mean something. With your guidance, students will dig deep into Animal Farm history, themes, and allegory in order to better apply Orwell’s message to their own lives right here, right now. Are you ready to help students relate to this allegory in a meaningful way without sacrificing your evenings and weekends to do so? Here are some Animal Farm activities to make your job easier
8th - 12th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, World History
The Game of Life - A Project for learning about jobs and expenses!
UPDATED VERSION NOW AVAILABLE (Summer 2025) Budgeting & Real Life Planning – A Project-Based Learning Resource Watch the Video Preview Here! What This Resource Offers: Engaging Real-World Simulation Students step into the role of an adult managing a household, career, and budget—learning firsthand how financial decisions affect daily life. Project-Based Learning at Its Best This is not a worksheet—it’s an experience. Students make choices, analyze consequences, and problem-solve in a realisti
4th - 8th
Economics , Financial Literacy, Money Math
CCSS
6.NS.B.3
, 7.EE.B.3
, 7.RP.A.3
+13
Veterans Day Art Activity | The Original Patriotic Soldier Collaborative Poster!
My original Veterans' Day Collaborative Poster from Art with Jenny K. has been a beloved centerpiece of memorable Veterans' Day celebrations in classrooms across the country for more than 10 years! I promise that your kids and others who see it will not forget this project or its strong symbolism! Your students all work together as a group to create this beautiful tribute.Art with Jenny K. has lots of other Collaborative Posters which you can find HERE!This activity is so much fun because, in th
1st - 8th
U.S. History, Visual Arts
Daily Agenda Google Slides - Academia Themed Templates (Set #22)
Get in a scholarly mood with these academia-themed slide templates! Perfect for the literary bookworm and historian alike. Simplify your day and keep your classroom organized with digital agenda templates. This set includes 100+ fully customizable slides with high-quality clip art, perfect for creating engaging and organized daily agendas. Check out the preview to see all of the designs included. ❤️ Love the vibe? These pair perfectly with my Cozy Academia Reading Posters. ⭐️ Key Features:Full
3rd - 12th
English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Social Studies
Also included in: Daily Agenda Google Slides | Ultimate Bundle!
World War II (World War 2) Map & Geography Activity for Europe & the Pacific
These World War II in Europe and World War 2 in the Pacific maps will help students become more familiar with the nations of Europe and those in the Pacific during World War II by identifying which countries belonged to the Allies, which ones joined the Axis, which ones were controlled by the Axis Powers, and which ones remained neutral. Students will also label important battles in the European and Pacific theaters. This download is full of options from differentiated maps versions, step-by-s
6th - 11th
Geography, U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.7
, RH.9-10.7
Ancient Egypt Geography Map Activity & Reading Passage (Low Prep,Print, Digital)
Teaching the Ancient Egypt civilization? Incorporate geography and mapping skills into your Ancient Egypt lesson with this map activity. This no-prep print and digital map set makes it easy for your students to create a map they can use during your Ancient Egyptian civilization unit. Students will follow a PowerPoint or Google Slides presentation step by step to label and color a map. There's even a reading passage with questions and a self-checking online map to make this resource even more co
6th - 10th
Ancient History, Geography, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.7
, RH.9-10.7
50 States and Capitals Map Activity with printable worksheets & digital map game
Do your students need to know the state capitals and the location of each state on a map? This engaging map set for the 50 states and their capitals will guide your students through labeling a blank map and learning the capitals. Print and digital options plus access to online self-checking map and flashcards let you easily customize the lesson to best fit the needs of your students. Students will label a blank map of the United States with the names of the 50 states and then record the capital
4th - 10th
Geography, U.S. History
Latitude & Longitude Worksheets | Continent & Ocean World Map Skills Activities
Do your students find latitude and longitude coordinates confusing? These worksheets go step-by-step to help your students master this tricky geography skill! This resource also comes with differentiated versions to meet your students' needs. This product includes: 2 Latitude & Longitude worksheets (with differentiated versions) : Version A: In this version, students will label the continents and oceans and follow latitude and longitude coordinates to identify the continent or ocean.Version B:
4th - 8th
Geography
Civil War Unit | Lesson Plans & Activities, Easy Prep for Middle School 5th–8th
These Civil War activities and lesson plans are perfect for grades 5–8! Packed with engaging, low-prep materials, this unit helps students understand the causes, battles, and lasting impact of the Civil War. I’ve made these Civil War activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like slavery, The Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg, and Reconstruction. Even b
5th - 8th
Social Studies, U.S. History
Also included in: U.S. History Curriculum Bundle | Save 20% on All Units (5th–8th Grade)
World History Curriculum (Full Year!!)
Your entire year of lesson planning DONE and packaged up in one easy-to-navigate, organized digital folder. This curriculum has every guided reading article, comprehension question, simulation, activity, game, mapping activity, primary source, critical thinking activity, internet activity and skill building activity that you need for the entire year. Student will love these tried and true activities and they will help prevent both teacher and student burnout - guaranteed!! Eliminate the
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Ancient History, Social Studies, World History
World War I Map Activity Lesson (1914 & 1918 Europe Maps)Print &Digital Resource
These 1914 and 1918 Europe Map worksheets will help students understand the effects of World War I on the European map. They will also help students become more familiar with the nations of Europe during World War 1 by identifying which European countries belonged to the Allies, which ones joined the Central Powers, and which ones remained neutral. Additionally, students will be able to identify the new nations that were created after World War I and which nations lost territory after the war. T
6th - 10th
Geography, U.S. History, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.7
, RH.9-10.7
The Silk Road Simulation Game | Ancient China Simulation Map Activity
This no-prep, game-based Silk Road Simulation will be the highlight of your Ancient China unit! In this simulation with printable and digital options, students will travel along the Silk Road, trade a variety of goods, encounter challenges along the way, and answer trivia questions. Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is why we did all of the work for you! You don't need to cut, purchase, or set-up anything
6th - 9th
Ancient History, Social Studies, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.7
Community Signs Skill Pack Leveled for Special Education - Life Skills
Do your students need a high level of varied practice in order to learn community signs? This community signs skill pack will help your students progress from identifying a sign to understanding what the community signs mean. Being able to identify and understand community signs is a crucial life skill. These activities help students recognize and understand the meaning of the different signs. This life skills and social studies set is already differentiated for you. There are 3 levels include
K - 12th
Government
Unscramble the Masterpiece: Art History Project or Emergency Sub Plan Activity!
Art with Jenny K.s Unscramble the Mystery Masterpiece is a great art history activity and also an easy emergency sub lesson plan! In these unscramble grid activities, students are presented with a scrambled image of a famous masterpiece. Then each student works to unscramble the grid pieces to produce the final “unscrambled” masterpiece. My Art School 101 lessons also are great as art activities or as sub plans. You can find them all HERE. These one-page mystery masterpieces can be… ColoredI
2nd - 8th
Art History, Social Studies
U.S. Constitution ESCAPE ROOM Activity! Constitution Day - Reading Comprehension
The U.S. Constitution Escape Room will take students on a secret mission around the classroom reading comprehension passage, answering questions and solving puzzles! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the United States Constitution, Preamble, Constitutional Convention and Founding Fathers. This is the perfect activity to introduce the Constitution or FUN lesson to celebrate Constitution Day. The Constitution Escape Room has students walking around the classroom brea
4th - 8th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
CCSS
RI.5.10
, RH.6-8.10
Also included in: 4 U.S. History ESCAPE ROOMS BUNDLE - Constitution, Revolutionary War
Ancient Greece Geography Map Activity & Reading |Civilizations Skills Worksheets
Need a no prep map for Ancient Greece? This mapping activity will help students better understand the geography of Greece and its impact on Ancient Greek civilizations. This download is all you need to add geography and mapping skills to your lesson. It's full of options from differentiated maps versions, step-by-step PowerPoint & Google Slides decks that students use to complete their maps, a reading passage with questions on the geography of Ancient Greece & its impact on early Greeks & more a
6th - 10th
Ancient History, Geography, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.7
, RH.9-10.7
State Report Research and Banner Display Project
If you're looking for an alternative way for your students to research and report on states in the U.S., then look no further. These research banners are not only engaging and educational, they are also visually appealing and provide a great classroom/hallway display. This set includes: ● 50 visually appealing state banners ● 50 state banners with writing lines (and state flag) ● 50 blank state banners for student creativity ● Teacher lesson plan page (includes research web sites) ● Student reco
5th - 8th
Geography, Other (Social Studies), U.S. History
Famous Faces of Hispanic Heritage Month Collaborative Poster Art Activity
Hispanic Heritage Month Famous Faces® Collaboration Poster with quotes in English and Spanish. My art project is an excellent anticipatory activity intended as a supplement/complement to your Hispanic Heritage Month / Latinx Heritage Month units.All of my collaboration posters are...• easy for teachers• fun for kids…and make a lasting impression—on students, parents, and your entire school community!Large and visually striking, this poster is the perfect accompaniment to your Hispanic Heritage M
1st - 9th
Social Studies, Visual Arts
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About 8th grade social studies resources
On TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers), 8th Grade Social Studies Resources support middle school teachers who are building lessons around U.S. history, civics, and geography. This topic includes materials that help students connect events, people, and ideas across time. Teachers often look for ready-to-use support that keeps the pace steady without sacrificing depth. It is a practical way to bring history and civic learning together in one place.
Teachers can find lesson plans, task cards, worksheets, weekly agendas, and assessments that fit a range of classroom needs. Many resources focus on reading primary and secondary sources, analyzing maps, and checking understanding with quick practice. These formats are helpful because they make it easier to spiral review, differentiate, and reuse the same skill in different ways. Some sets also come with slides, answer keys, and student recording sheets, which makes planning smoother.
In the classroom, a teacher might use these resources to launch a unit on westward expansion, lead a document-based discussion, or give students a short review before a quiz. Instead of building everything from scratch, they can grab a complete set and move straight into instruction. That saves time during a busy week and keeps students working with clear, focused tasks. It also makes it easier to adjust a lesson for whole-group teaching, partners, or independent practice.
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