8th Grade Social Studies Worksheets : Page 2

Explore how businesses change their prices based on surpluses and shortages with this helpful economics worksheet! 

Research the role of the executive branch of the federal government with this social studies graphic organizer! 

Discover the role of the judicial branch of the federal government with the help of this graphic organizer!

Students learn about the judicial branch of the U.S. government and explore 10 key facts about the Supreme Court in this engaging civics worksheet!

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

Investigate the Reconstruction Amendments and their role in combating discrimination with this three-page history worksheet!

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 learn about the legislative branch of the U.S. government and explore key facts about the two chambers of Congress in this engaging civics worksheet!

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

Explore how every choice has a trade-off—or an opportunity cost—with this engaging and relatable economics worksheet!

Introduce learners to the innovative farming techniques of the Aztecs with this world history-inspired reading comprehension worksheet.

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

Students learn about the roles and functions of each of the executive departments of the United States' government with this middle grades civics worksheet.

Students read background information about the women’s voting rights cartoon and answer questions to uncover textual and visual messages hidden in the cartoon.

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

Explore the lasting effects of the Columbian Exchange with this two-page social studies worksheet!

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

Investigate the concepts of shortage and surplus—as well as the effects they can have on the price of a good—with this helpful economics worksheet!

Investigate the similarities and differences between the ancient Roman Republic and the United States with this two-page history and government worksheet!

Students read background information about the Missouri Compromise and examine a map illustrating the Missouri Compromise’s boundaries and special exceptions.

Learners will find and record key information on the dates, locations, key leaders, causes, and outcomes of four key battles of the American Civil War.

Invite students to investigate the history of the bubonic plague with this social studies worksheet for middle grades!

Introduce learners to the jobs, land ownership, and obligations of different social classes in feudal society with this social studies worksheet!

Incorporate spelling practice into your Presidents' Day celebrations with this festive word search activity!

Introduce students to the largest empire ever built in South America—the Inca civilization—with this inviting world history worksheet! Y

Students explore the story of the 1787 Constitutional Convention in this social studies worksheet for middle grades!

Use this handy reference sheet to provide students with a valuable framework for reading and analyzing political cartoons.

Explore the differences between primary, secondary, and non-historical sources with this social studies worksheet!

Students do independent research to answer questions about the key events that contributed to growing tensions and hostilities leading up to the Civil War.

Use this worksheet to help middle school students learn how to tell the difference between historical facts and opinions!