8th Grade History Resources

In this worksheet, learners will put their geography skills to the test as they label all 13 colonies on a map.

Inspire kids to learn about black changemakers all year by displaying this poster at home or in the classroom.

Students gain insight into the 1787 Constitutional Convention and the founding ideals of the newly formed government with this engaging social studies worksheet!

Read an informational passage about George Washington Carver to learn about his life and achievements!

Explore a fascinating period of U.S. history with this informational reading worksheet about the Harlem Renaissance.

Learners will test their knowledge of some of the key players and events of the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

Students familiarize themselves with the three regions of the American Colonies in the 1700s with this three-page social studies worksheet!

Students read the primary-source text of the first 10 amendments and summarize each one using their own words.

Help students understand the key differences between the two leading city-states in ancient Greece with this engaging social studies worksheet!

Introduce learners to 42 inspiring Black American innovators, artists, thinkers, and leaders with this seven-page set of cut-out cards.

Learn how to analyze and interpret current events with the help of this graphic organizer! 

Give middle school learners an opportunity to dig into the original text of this historical document with this two-page social studies worksheet.

Students explore the first four dynasties in Chinese history and learn some of the key accomplishments of each dynasty.

Inspire middle-grade learners with this biography of Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space!

Explore and analyze four main types of ancient Greek governments with this two-page world history worksheet!

Explore the geographic diversity that helped shape early civilizations in ancient India!

Explore West Africa's historical gold salt trade with this fascinating reading passage and accompanying set of comprehension questions!

Use this stand-alone timeline as a handy reference for key events leading up to the beginning of the Civil War in 1861.

Invite students to travel the world as they explore the New Seven Wonders of the World with this engaging research activity!

Students explore the geographic features of the Nile River and read about its impact on the development of ancient Egyptian civilization.

Learners read descriptions of Enlightenment ideas associated with philosophers in a table and try to match the philosopher and book associated with each statement.

Compare and contrast the different social classes of ancient Roman society with this engaging social studies worksheet!

Students gain familiarity with some of the great artists from Renaissance Italy in this engaging art-centered social studies worksheet!

Introduce students to the Age of European Exploration with this social studies worksheets for middle grades!

In this middle school history worksheet, students identify which inventor from the word bank is associated with the listed inventions.

Explore both the causes and outcomes experienced by participants in the War of 1812 with this two-page social studies worksheet! 

Explore the causes and outcome of the French and Indian War with this two-page social studies worksheet!

Hone research skills while learning about the famed Silk Road in this exploratory world history worksheet! 

Students review a timeline and answer questions about key historical events that took place from 1763 in lead up to the 1770 Boston Massacre.