$10 - $20 8th Grade Social Studies & History Bulletin Board Ideas (by date, latest first)

Dive into the rich tapestry of Black history with our Ultimate Black History Month Educational Bundle, meticulously crafted for educators passionate about providing a comprehensive, interactive, and engaging learning experience. This bundle combines a variety of resources, ensuring a well-rounded approach to teaching pivotal moments and figures in Black history. Suitable for grades 4-8, these resources are perfect for integrating into ELA, Social Studies, Art, and more.

1. Black History Month Athlete Trading Cards - Interactive Digital & Print Resource: Engage and educate your students with this interactive set of athlete trading cards. Celebrate the achievements of influential Black athletes with this 60-slide resource, perfect for classroom activities, creative projects, and bulletin board displays.
2. Claudette Colvin STAAR Test Prep Text (Grades 6-8) - FREEBIE: Dive into the inspiring story of Claudette Colvin with this STAAR test prep text. Designed for students in grades 6-8, this resource not only enriches students' knowledge about an important figure in the Civil Rights Movement but also sharpens their test-taking skills.
3. MLK 3 Interactive Timelines, Bulletin Boards & Door Decor: Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with interactive timelines and visually appealing decor. This resource is perfect for creating an educational environment that celebrates MLK's journey and teachings, inspiring students through interactive learning and creative expression.
4. Black History Month Digital Resource - 45 Google Slides, 15 Texts, Video & Writing: This comprehensive digital resource is a treasure trove of information, featuring 45 Google Slides, 15 texts, videos, and writing prompts. It's designed to provide a rich educational experience, sparking discussions and deepening understanding.
5. Civil Rights Movement Song Analysis (Grades 5-8) - Valentine's Day Special: Analyze the profound messages in songs from the Civil Rights Movement with this unique resource. It's an engaging way for students to connect with history through music, enhancing their analytical skills and emotional understanding of the era.
6. Color & Discover Modern Heroes of Black History Month - Freebie: This creative resource allows students to learn about modern heroes of Black History Month through coloring activities. It's a fun, engaging way to introduce younger students to influential figures and their contributions.
7. Claudette Colvin STAAR Test Prep Text (Grades 6-8) - FREEBIE (Duplicate): Reinforce your students' understanding and appreciation of Claudette Colvin's courageous stand during the Civil Rights Movement with this STAAR test prep text. This resource doubles the opportunity to integrate critical reading and historical knowledge into your test preparation activities.

Each resource in this bundle is thoughtfully designed to cater to different learning styles and classroom needs, making it the perfect package to explore, celebrate, and honor Black History Month in your classroom. Equip your students with knowledge, critical thinking skills, and a deep appreciation for the contributions and stories of Black individuals with our Ultimate Black History Month Educational Bundle.

This is a collection of 26 single STEM posters of famous scientists, inventors, engineers, and mathematicians. Perfect for your STEM lab! Each poster includes a picture of the famous person and a short description of his/her contributions written appropriately for the middle school level. When hung in the classroom, these posters can be viewed by the students and referred to throughout the year as different topics arise when teaching the Next Generation Science Standards or Math Standards. Each sheet can also be used as a close read.

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Are you looking for engaging activities to motivate your students to learn about Indigenous People? Do you want an inclusive classroom that fosters diversity? Then download this Bundle Native American Heritage or Indigenous Peoples Day Activities resource! This is the perfect activity bundle for Native American Heritage Month or Indigenous People's Day and all you need to celebrate!

WEBQUEST

This comprehensive no prep research project allows students to learn about Native Americans' and Indigenous People's history as well as contemporary and local topics. This research activity is perfect for small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about Native Americans with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

➟ Live links are available on the last page of the resource. Website names have been kept brief so students can easily type the URLs into the search bar.

REFLECTION CHOICE BOARD

In this social-emotional learning lesson, students are guided through reflecting on the deeper meaning and modern relevancy of quotes by Native Americans and Indigenous People. Put SEL skills to use and improve student engagement by allowing a choice of three activities from the Tic Tac Toe Choice Board. Two different sets of quotes are provided. Also provided are extension activities. ➟ ➟ One set of quotes corresponds to the bulletin board included in this resource.

3 TRIVIA GAMES

With 35+ interesting facts, each game has a regular round and a speed round to help students remember the information they learn. This resource is suitable for individuals, small groups, or for whole-class activities. Great for an attention-getter, brain break, engaging opener, or built into your lesson plans! ➟ A handout of questions is included to use as quiet seat work!

BULLETIN BOARD

These 14 inspirational QUOTES by Native Americans are perfect for Native American Heritage Month or Indigenous Peoples' Day! For classroom décor, bulletin boards, or door decorations, they are a beautiful addition to any class. Quotes from Cherokee, Duwamish, Nez Perce, Hopi and others, these quotes will surely resonate with your middle and high school students.

➟ Quotes included in this set:

• ”Humans merely share the earth. We can only protect the land, not own it.” ~Duwamish
• "We will be known forever by the tracks we leave.” ~Dakota
• ”It is no longer good enough to cry peace, we must act peace, live peace and live in peace.” ~Shenandoah 
• And many more!

➟ To Print: Print on regular 8.5 X 11 paper. No prep!

PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KNOW

This handout of over 50 Native American Indigenous people can be used for biography activities, as a resource to deepen your understanding of Native American achievements, and more! From poets and politicians to actors, athletes, and activists, students will learn a lot about Native Americans' contributions to our society and culture. Accompanying each name is a brief description of the individual’s major life achievements, accomplishments, or what they are well-known for.

➟ This resource includes:

• 1 WebQuest (live links on last page of resource)
• Website evaluation form
• 2 unique sets of quotes with Choice Boards
• Detailed instructions for differentiating instruction
• Extension Activities
• 3 trivia games with 35+ questions
• List of 50+ Native Americans with information on their achievements
• Grading rubric
• 14 unique quotes by Native American and Indigenous People
• 3 different "Title" posters for your bulletin board including the following:
  • "OCTOBER 11 is Indigenous Peoples' Day"
  • "NOVEMBER is Native American Heritage Month"
  • "NOVEMBER is American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month"
• Terms of Use

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Do you want to support students in learning about their LGBTQ peers? Do you want your classroom to look festive? Then download this BUNDLE LGBTQ Pride Month Activity and Bulletin Board Set! This activity and bulletin board bundle is all you need for LGBTQ History Month, Pride Month, or to celebrate the diversity in your classroom community.

WEBQUEST

This comprehensive research project allows students to learn about the LGBTQ+ community's history, people, and more! This WebQuest is perfect for Pride Month, LGBTQ+ History Month, small groups or individuals, substitute plans, homework, extra credit, and more!

You'll receive this activity in print and digital formats when you purchase this scavenger hunt resource. The research questions provide scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about Ramadan with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

17 8.5 X 11 POSTERS with DEFINITIONS

Definitions include: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer questioning, intersex, asexual, ally, LGBTQIA+, pansexual, two-spirit (2S), cisgender, coming out, transitioning, non-binary, and gender identity.

PRIDE FLAGS

This bulletin board poster set comes with 12 unique posters perfect for honoring LGBTQ History Month, Pride Month, or celebrating the diversity of your classroom community!

17 POSTERS with QUOTES

These 12 unique quotes are perfect for celebrating LGBT+ History Month or Pride Month. Each 8.5 X 11 poster comes with one of three patterns. From presidents to professional sports players and actors, activists, and comedians, these inspirational quotes will help all students feel included in your class. Use them to decorate your classroom, door, or bulletin board!

HANDOUT OF TERMS

This resource is perfect for LGBTQ History Month or Pride Month or to celebrate the diversity in your classroom community. Included are over 20 terms with age-appropriate definitions to help your students better understand this community. Examples of some of the words included are cisgender, pansexual, questioning, ally, and non-binary.

✔ How Can I Use This Product?

• As a decorative bulletin board, wall décor, door decorations, or border in your classroom
• As a means to educate students on issues important to the LGBTQIA+ community
• To demonstrate to your students that everyone is welcome in your classroom

✔ THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:

• WebQuest
• Instructions, answer key, and live links
• 12 8.5 X 11 quotes from the LGBTQIA+ community.
• 17 8.5 X 11 posters with definitions pertaining to the LGBTQIA+ community. All definitions are simple and straightforward.
• 12 8.5 X 11 Pride Flags (pride flags, pansexual flag, ally flag, and more!)
• Handout with 18 terms and definitions.

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Are you looking for engaging activities to support your students in learning about the LGBTQ community? Then download this Bundle LGBTQ Pride Month Activities and Bulletin Board Set! This complete bundle is all you need to support students in deepening their understanding of the LGBTQ community. It comes with a Choice Board, 3 Trivia Games, and 41 various bulletin board posters. Posters include the various Pride flags, historical quotes, and definitions of terms you and your students should know.

➟ CHOICE BOARD

Students can write poems, create a collage, or even draft their own laws. There are 8 unique activities for students to choose from. Great for differentiating instruction and various learning styles!

➟ 3 TRIVIA GAMES

These 3 no prep TRIVIA Games include questions on LGBTQ history, people, places, and events, allowing students to deepen their understanding of this often-overlooked community. A handout of questions is included to use as seat work or as homework.

➟ 17 8.5 X 11 POSTERS with DEFINITIONS

Definitions include: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer questioning, intersex, asexual, ally, LGBTQIA+, pansexual, two-spirit (2S), cisgender, coming out, transitioning, non-binary, and gender identity.

➟ PRIDE FLAGS

This bulletin board poster set comes with 12 unique posters perfect for honoring LGBTQ History Month, Pride Month, or celebrating the diversity of your classroom community!

➟ 17 POSTERS with QUOTES

These 12 unique quotes are perfect for celebrating LGBT+ History Month or Pride Month. Each 8.5 X 11 poster comes with one of three patterns. Use them to decorate your classroom, door, or bulletin board!

✔ Use these products for:

• LGBTQ History Month
• Pride Month
• US History
• To support an ELA novel based on a person from the LGBTQ community
• Health Class

✔How this resource HELPS YOU:

• Students will learn a lot about the LGBTQ community
• A variety of activities to choose from
• It fosters classroom community
• NO PREP
• One huge bulletin board or 3 separate boards

✔ This product contains:

• Choice Board with 8 unique activities
• Grading rubric
• 50 trivia questions
• Instructions
• A handout of the 18 terms
• 12 8.5 X 11 posters with quotes
• 17 8.5 X 11 posters with definitions
• 12 8.5 X 11 Pride Flags
• Terms of Use

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Do you want to make learning about winter holidays around the world engaging? Do you want to celebrate diversity and create a festive atmosphere in your classroom? Then download this Bundle Winter Holidays Around the World Activities and a Bulletin Board Set resource! This is all you need to celebrate this holiday season!

WEBQUEST

This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history and traditions of 12 winter holidays and festivals in different countries. (See below for the full list.) This research activity is perfect for the day before or after winter break, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

TRIVIA GAMES

This resource comes with 40+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in their seats or on the floor. A handout of the trivia questions is included to be used as quiet seat work, as homework, or as emergency sub plans.

BULLETIN BOARD

The perfect way to celebrate the diversity in your classroom is with this stunning interactive bulletin board featuring 12 different festivals and holidays! From India and Iran to African American and European cultures, students will find at least one holiday that resonates with them. This bulletin board also comes with interactive mini-posters to encourage students to share about their own cultures, customs, and traditions.

No prep - print on 8.5 X 11 paper and hang!

This resource contains mini-posters on the following:

• Chaharshanbe Suri (Iranian)
• Christmas (Global)
• Dong Zhi (Chinese/Asia)
• Epiphany (European)
• Hanukkah (Jewish)
• Krampusnacht (German)
• Kwanzaa (African America)
• Omisoka (Japanese)
• Pancha Ganapati (India)
• St Lucia Day (N. Europe)
• Timkay (Ethiopia)
• Carnival (South & Central America and the Caribbean)
• Interactive posters

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

• Full Class Activity
• Day Before or After Winter Break Lesson
• Small Group Instruction
• Homework
• Extra Credit
• Substitute Plan
• ... and more!

➟ This resource includes:

• 40+ unique multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions & Answer Keys
• A handout of the trivia questions
• 8.5 X 11-sized posters of 12 global holidays
• Interactive posters
• WebQuest
• Website evaluation form
• Terms of Use

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