Less than $5 8th Grade Social Studies & History Projects (by date, latest first)

This is a great resource for students to become familiar with key terms relating to World War II. If you choose to use this as the classroom collaboration project, just share the file with your class, assign a certain number of terms/slides to each student, and allow them to work on the Google Slide together in realtime!

Bring history, art, and imagination together in a spine-tingling exploration of historical figures with "Frighteningly Famous," the perfect activity for Halloween or anytime of year! This engaging and multidisciplinary classroom project invites students to embark on a journey that blurs the lines between fiction and reality. In this captivating activity, students select classic monsters such as Frankenstein, Dracula, the Wolfman, and others and transform them into famous historical figures from the halls of history.

Key Features:

1. Inspire Creativity: Encourage students to unleash their artistic talents by creating detailed drawings that depict classic monsters dressed as renowned historical figures. Foster their creativity as they imagine how these monstrous personas would blend with the characters of history.
2. Promote Research Skills: Cultivate strong research skills as students delve into the lives and achievements of the historical figures they choose. Through research, they gain a deeper understanding of the chosen figures and their historical context.
3. Develop Critical Thinking: Challenge students to think critically about the connections between classic monsters and historical figures. How do these characters' traits and stories intersect, and what ideas might they share with each other?
4. Enhance Writing Abilities: Encourage students to express their imagination and knowledge through a creative essay about their selected historical figure. This exercise hones their writing skills while deepening their appreciation for history.
5. No-Prep-Needed Resources: Our comprehensive package includes materials, including a teacher instructions sheet, grading rubric, and worksheets for students

Educational Value: The "Frighteningly Famous" Activity offers a unique blend of art, history, and critical thinking, making it an invaluable addition to your classroom resources. It promotes creativity, research skills, and interdisciplinary learning, fostering a deeper appreciation for history and art.

Perfect for Middle and High School: This activity is specifically designed for middle and high school students, providing age-appropriate content and challenges that align with educational standards.

Perfect for Halloween or to use anytime of the school year when you need a fun activity!

A fun and engaging March Madness, end-of-year, or anytime project for your history class!

Students work together to find the Historical "Signif-Events" of 100 major events in human history and then narrow it down to one final champion through debate, presentations, writing, and a tournament bracket!

Students will create presentations to argue why their event is the most significant, debate and vote as a class in each tournament matchup, and write about the world if their event had never happened!

Project includes:

- Overview and instructions to 4 main parts of the project

- List of 100 Significant Events from human history

- A 100 team bracket to be used during the project

- Teacher's Notes

Bring history to life this Christmas holiday season with a fun and engaging stations activity your students will love!

In this festive critical thinking activity, students will travel through time as they uncover which famous historical figures wrote 25 intriguing holiday wish lists to Santa! Blending creativity, historical context, and problem-solving, this activity is perfect for middle school or high school social studies classes.

Each wish list includes a mix of both physical items and abstract ideas, giving students clues about the personality, accomplishments, and aspirations of notable figures from both world and U.S. history. Students will match the wish lists to their corresponding figures as they rotate through stations, completing an answer sheet with their guesses.

What’s Included:

• 25 unique holiday wish lists written from the perspective of historical figures
• A student answer sheet for tracking guesses
• A teacher instructions page with setup and modification suggestions
• A detailed answer key for easy grading
• A blank wish list template for an optional extension activity where students create their own historical wish list

*Includes both color and black & white versions of all sheets!*

Uses:

• Interactive lesson or station-based activity
• Holiday-themed class event
• Review or enrichment for history topics
• Collaborative or individual learning

Extension Idea:
Wrap up the activity by having students choose their favorite historical figure and create a wish list from that person’s perspective. Then, let classmates guess the figure based on their creative clues!

Perfect for:

• Middle and high school world history or U.S. history classes
• December lessons or holiday-themed units
• Sub plans, early finishers, or enrichment

Add some historical holiday cheer to your classroom with this engaging activity!

A fun and engaging holiday or winter project for any social studies class!

In this activity, students will choose a historical topic, event, or person to research. Based on their research, students will design a snow globe that represents their topic and write a short summary about their chosen topic!

Activity includes:

- Overview and instructions

- 5 different design/layout options

- Extension activity

- Grading rubric

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In this fun and engaging project, students will explore every aspect of an empire in history by conducting research, creating a visual representation, and presenting their findings to the class! This project can be modified to specific needs and can be adapted for use with any time period that you’re studying in class. Examples of empires/civilizations may include:

• River Valley Civilizations (Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, China)
• Classical Empires (Persia, Greece, Mauryan, Gupta, Qin, Han, Rome)
• Gunpowder Empires (Ottoman, Safavid, Mughal)
• Maritime Empires (Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, French, British)
• Age of Imperialism (Belgium, Germany, France, etc.)

Here's what's included:

1. Project Instructions

2. Template for project assigned to individual students.

3. Template for project if assigned to groups.

4. Examples of group project designs.

5. Guiding topics for each research category

6. Grading Rubric

This project has options for either group or individual assignment!

Bring History to Life with this European Explorers Biography & Tombstone Research Project!

Engage your students in a hands-on, creative way to explore the lives and legacies of key European explorers with this World History Research Project. Perfect for middle and high school students, this unique project encourages research, critical thinking, and creativity as students dive into the Age of Exploration.

What’s Included:

• Explorer Biography Research Guide: Students will research the life, achievements, and journeys of famous European explorers such as Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama, Ferdinand Magellan, and more.
• Explorer Map Activity: Students visualize the expeditions of their chosen explorer on a world map.
• Research Prompt & Questions: Step-by-step guidance to help students gather information on the explorer’s early life, voyages, discoveries, and historical significance.
• Project Rubric: A clear, easy-to-follow rubric for grading and evaluation, ensuring both creativity and research are rewarded.

Key Features:

• Interactive & Creative: This project allows students to get creative while reinforcing their research and writing skills, making history engaging and memorable.
• No Prep, Ready to Use: Perfect for teachers looking for a no-prep, student-driven activity that can be completed individually or in small groups.
• Cross-Curricular Connections: Students develop skills in research, writing, creativity, and critical thinking while learning about the exploration that shaped the modern world.
• Flexible for In-Class or Homework: Suitable for a variety of learning environments, whether it’s a classroom project, homework assignment, or independent study.

Topics Covered:

• Age of Exploration: Investigate the motivations behind European exploration, from economic factors to technological advancements that enabled global voyages.
• Famous Explorers: Research major explorers like Columbus, Magellan, Vasco da Gama, and Cortez, understanding the routes they took, their discoveries, and their impact on indigenous peoples and global trade.
• Exploration’s Impact on World History: Examine how European exploration led to the spread of European empires, the exchange of goods and ideas, and the start of the modern global economy.

A fun and engaging Thanksgiving (or anytime!) project for any social studies class!

Thanksgiving is finally here, and as your students are about to find out, this Turkey Day will be unlike any other. For this year’s feast, you’re inviting three special guests who will travel through time to join you! In this Thanksgiving-themed biography project, students will research the lives of three historical figures, plan out the perfect Thanksgiving dinner, and reflect on what each of their famous guests would be thankful for this holiday season!

Students will create a poster or digital presentation to discuss their historical figures and their Thanksgiving feast!

Project includes:

- Overview and Instructions

- List of 60 significant figures from history

- Printouts for each step of the project

- Grading Rubric and Poster Example

Bring history to life this holiday season with The History Elf Project, a fun and engaging classroom project perfect for any social studies unit! This fun, creative activity invites students to step into the shoes (and hats!) of famous historical figures, becoming Santa’s special “History Elf” to uncover the achievements, character traits, and lasting legacies of iconic people from the past. Perfect for the Christmas holiday season, this project combines research, creativity, and writing in a memorable way that makes history engaging for students!

What’s Included:

• History Elf Outline Design Page – Students design their elf to look like their chosen historical figure, adding details to reflect the figure’s life and accomplishments.
• The History Elf’s Holiday Report – In this writing activity, students pen a letter to Santa about their historical figure’s impact and decide if they belong on the “Nice” or “Naughty” list based on what they’ve learned.
• History Elf’s Merry Mischief – Students write a creative story where their elf causes a bit of historical mischief! This optional extension activity lets students imagine their elf changing history in a fun and playful way.
• History Elf - Who Am I? Sheet – This biography sheet helps students organize and summarize their research on their historical figure, covering key achievements, personality traits, and interesting facts.
• Instructions and Grading Rubric – Clear step-by-step instructions for teachers and students, and a comprehensive rubric to guide assessment across creativity, historical accuracy, effort, and more.
• Example Projects - Examples included to give you a better understanding of the direction and design of the project!

Key Features:

• Engaging and Interactive: Blends holiday fun with historical learning to keep students excited about history.
• Perfect for Display: Creates a colorful and festive classroom showcase of “History Elves” with their biographies and stories.
• Flexible Usage: Use it as a stand-alone project, Christmas-themed assignment, or winter break activity!

Encourage your students to explore the past in a fun, memorable way with The History Elf Project! This unique activity is sure to become a holiday favorite in your classroom.

Looking for a creative history project that will excite and engage your students? The Historical Biography Project: Funko Pop Edition is a unique, hands-on activity where students research and design their own Funko Pop-style historical figure. This project encourages students to develop their biography writing, research skills, and presentation abilities, all while making history fun and interactive!

What's Included:

• Funko Pop Template: A printable Funko Pop figure template for students to create a visual representation of their chosen historical figure.
• Biography Research and Report Template: A step-by-step guide to help students conduct thorough research and write a well-structured biography of a famous historical figure.
• Presentation Guidelines: Instructions for students to present their historical figure, sharing the person’s significance, achievements, and impact on history.
• Assessment Rubric: A comprehensive grading rubric to assess the quality of research, creativity in design, and presentation skills.

How It Works:

1. Choose a Historical Figure: Students select a famous person from history—such as a leader, scientist, activist, artist, or someone who made an important contribution to society.
2. Conduct Research: Using the research template, students explore the historical figure’s background, accomplishments, and role in shaping history.
3. Design a Funko Pop Figure: Students get creative, designing a Funko Pop-style figure that captures the essence and uniqueness of their historical figure.
4. Present to the Class: Students present their Funko Pop figure, explaining the design and sharing key facts from their research in an engaging way.

Key Features:

• Creative History Project: Combines research, creativity, and hands-on activities to help students engage deeply with historical figures.
• Fun and Relevant for Students: By incorporating the popular Funko Pop design, this project taps into students’ interest in pop culture, making history lessons fun and meaningful.
• Adaptable for Different Grades: Ideal for middle school and high school students, with the flexibility to adapt to different levels.
• Cross-Curricular Skills: This project promotes research writing, critical thinking, creative design, and presentation skills—perfect for world history, social studies, and ELA classrooms.

Why Teachers Love This Project:

• Engages All Learners: Whether your students are visual, artistic, or analytical, this project allows everyone to shine.
• Easy to Implement: With clear instructions and included resources like the Funko Pop template, rubric, and research guide, it’s easy to bring this project into your classroom.
• Perfect for History and Social Studies: Works seamlessly in units on historical figures, world leaders, inventors, scientists, and mo

This product includes a research report template. Students will answer the following questions: name of president, when the president was born, when the president died, how many years in office the president was, how many terms the president served, who the vice president was at the time the president was in office, two challenges the president faced, two accomplishments the president achieved, and three interesting facts that were learned. There is a section for students to print out a picture or draw a picture of the president. At the end of the template, there is a section for resources as well.

There is an example provided at the end of the template as well that includes information about George Washington.

The students finished product could be made into a vertical poster (as seen in the thumbnail photo) and glue the black sections to the back of each page or cut the templates out and create a booklet.

This product includes a research report template. Students will answer the following questions: name of president, when the president was born, when the president died, how many years in office the president was, how many terms the president served, who the vice president was at the time the president was in office, two challenges the president faced, two accomplishments the president achieved, and three interesting facts that were learned. There is a section for students to print out a picture or draw a picture of the president. At the end of the template, there is a section for resources as well. Signs are provided for each question throughout the template.

There is an example provided at the end of the template as well that includes information about George Washington.

The students finished product could be made into a vertical poster (as seen in the thumbnail photo) and glue the black sections to the back of each page or cut the templates out and create a booklet.

You may hear about natural disasters often, but some of the deadliest disasters in world history have been environmental disasters caused by human activity. This lesson involves having your students investigate environmental disasters that have taken place on our planet. Their initial focus will be to examine the Chernobyl disaster in the Soviet Union. After closely exploring the historical background to this accident, students will then choose and research a different environment disaster, and create a Google Slide presentation to demonstrate their findings.

This Resource Includes:

• Student/teacher instructions
• Google Doc T-Chart
• Grading rubrics
• Copy of UDHR (Universal Declaration of Human Rights)

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• Applying the Five Themes of Geography to the REAL World
• Seeing Through Maps: Understanding Projections and Purpose
• Intro to Economics: Needs V. Wants

Veterans Day Word Search and I Spy Worksheets

Celebrate and honor our veterans with this engaging set of worksheets designed to inspire learning and appreciation for Veterans Day! The Veterans Day Word Search includes a collection of meaningful words related to military service, patriotism, and remembrance, allowing students to discover terms like "honor," "freedom," "patriot" and "peace."

The I Spy Worksheet challenges participants to find hidden objects based on four US Armed Forces, Navy, Marines, Army and Air Force. These activities are a fun and educational way to engage students or families in reflecting on the significance of Veterans Day, while also boosting vocabulary, observation skills, and critical thinking.

Perfect for classrooms, homeschooling, or community events, these worksheets make learning about veterans both fun and meaningful.

Alaska Research Project

Scrappy Patchwork Quilts

A scrappy quilt uses a variety of different fabrics that may or may not use a consistent theme. In this new version of cut and paste, students will make a scrappy quilt using a variety of pattern blocks included in the activity. The students must complete a set of questions or activities to know what numbered pattern to use and where it should be placed on their quilt. Each quilt has its own color scheme (color chart) and those are the colors students will need to create a one-of-a-kind scrappy quilt. Each quilt comes with a header, and some have additional activities students must complete to finish their quilts. Each quilt once assembled with header is 11x14 inches (does not include the size if a quilt has an additional activity).

Alaska State Scrappy Patchwork Quilt: Research Project

The Alaska State Scrappy Patchwork Quilt Research Project - a unique way to explore all that Alaska has to offer! This project is designed to engage students in a fun and interactive learning experience, allowing them to dive deep into the history, geography, and culture of the Last Frontier.

This activity is a great way to connect art and social studies together.

I Spy Thanksgiving Worksheets
Celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving with these fun and festive I Spy Thanksgiving Worksheets! Designed to engage students in a creative and educational activity, these worksheets feature a variety of Thanksgiving-themed hidden objects. From turkeys and pumpkins to stuffing and acorns, each I Spy puzzle encourages students to carefully observe and find the items.

Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or as a Thanksgiving activity for kids, these worksheets help improve focus, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. With colorful, seasonal images, they offer a fun way for young learners to celebrate the holiday while also honing their visual recognition abilities.

Incluye dos proyectos que son rápidos y divertidos.

El primero es un mural de acontecimientos actuales.

Incluye la rúbrica, ejemplos y una guía.

El segundo es una publicación mockup de Instagram. Esta al igual que el muralismo tiende ser una de las actividades favoritas de los estudiantes ya que razona con ellos.

Como un bono incluye una actividad que ayuda a generar un bosquejo para un podcast.

Las actividades se pueden completar rápidamente y no tienen pierde.

Se pueden hacer en los niveles de español 2 a AP español.

It includes two projects that are fast and fun. The first one is a current events mural. It includes the rubric, examples, and a guide. The second one is an Instagram mockup post. This, like the mural project, tends to be one of the students' favorite activities because it resonates with them. As a bonus, it includes an activity that helps generate a podcast outline. These activities can be completed quickly and are foolproof. They can be done at Spanish levels 2 through AP Spanish.

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Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you want to engage your students and motivate them to learn? Then download my LGBTQ History or Pride Month Activity BUNDLE! These activities allow middle and high school students to deepen their understanding of the LGBTQ history and community. These

✔ CHOICE BOARD

Students can write poems, create a collage, or even draft their own laws. There is an activity for every type of student! Great for differentiating instruction and various learning styles!

✔ TRIVIA

These comprehensive activities allow students to explore LGBTQ history, people, places, and events, all while having fun! Easily incorporated into any subject lesson plan, these activities are engaging and promote team building.

The games are perfect for small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more! This engaging NO PREP resource comes with 40+ true/false questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played in small groups or with the full class. A handout is included for quiet seatwork, homework, or emergency sub plans!

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
• The trivia games are FUN!
• Fosters classroom community
• NO PREP

This product contains:

• Choice Board with 8 unique activities
• Grading rubric
• 50+ unique and relevant multiple-choice trivia questions
• Instructions on how to play 3 different trivia games
• Terms of Use

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Do you want to support students in learning about their LGBTQ peers? Do you want an inclusive classroom that supports diversity? Then download this no prep LGBTQ History or Pride Month Activity - Choice Board! With 8 unique activities to choose from, your students will deepen their understanding of LGBTQ history and community.

Perfect for differentiating instruction and various learning styles, students can choose from activities such as writing poems, creating a collage, or even drafting their own laws. Any of these activities will allow students to deepen their understanding of the often-overlooked LGBTQ history and community.

➟ How this resource HELPS YOU:

• Students will learn a lot about the LGBTQ community
• A variety of activities to choose from
• Students will be engaged in this student-directed project

➟ This product contains:

• Choice Board with 8 unique activities
• Grading rubric
• Terms of Use

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Do you want to engage and motivate your students, all while celebrating diversity in your classroom? Do you want to support student voice and choice? Then download this Hispanic Heritage Month Activity Choice Board with a List of Famous Hispanics!

Students will deepen their understanding of the achievements of Hispanic people in this activity that supports student voice and choice! Perfect for use in a Spanish classroom or when celebrating Hispanic culture, students can choose between 8 unique activities. Students can write poems, create a mini-mural or cartoon, or select from various other creative projects to demonstrate their learning. Great for differentiating instruction and various learning styles, there is something for everyone with this choice board.

➟ How this resource HELPS YOU:

• Students will learn a lot about Hispanic heritage
• A variety of activities to choose from - students will not be 'bored' as they will find their perfect project
• Students will be engaged in this student-directed project

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• 1 Choice Board with 8 unique activities
• 1 grading rubric
• List of 45+ well-known Hispanic people (along with a brief description of their significant accomplishments/achievements)
• Terms of Use

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