Search Printable 8th Grade Social Studies Worksheets

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Name the 13 Colonies
Name the 13 Colonies
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Name the 13 Colonies
In this worksheet, learners will put their geography skills to the test as they label all 13 colonies on a map.
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Fact and Opinion: Can You Tell the Difference?
Fact and Opinion: Can You Tell the Difference?
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Fact and Opinion: Can You Tell the Difference?
Use this worksheet to help middle school students learn how to tell the difference between historical facts and opinions!
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A-Z African American Visionaries Poster
A-Z African American Visionaries Poster
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A-Z African American Visionaries Poster
Inspire kids to learn about black changemakers all year by displaying this poster at home or in the classroom.
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Italian Renaissance Artists: Who Painted That Masterpiece?
Italian Renaissance Artists: Who Painted That Masterpiece?
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Italian Renaissance Artists: Who Painted That Masterpiece?
Students gain familiarity with some of the great artists from Renaissance Italy in this engaging art-centered social studies worksheet!
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The United States Constitution: The Preamble
The United States Constitution: The Preamble
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The United States Constitution: The Preamble
Students gain insight into the 1787 Constitutional Convention and the founding ideals of the newly formed government with this engaging social studies worksheet!
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Ancient Egypt: The Gift of the Nile
Ancient Egypt: The Gift of the Nile
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Ancient Egypt: The Gift of the Nile
Students explore the geographic features of the Nile River and read about its impact on the development of ancient Egyptian civilization.
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William Penn: Impact on Colonial America
William Penn: Impact on Colonial America
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William Penn: Impact on Colonial America
Give students an opportunity to learn about William Penn and his contributions to early American history.
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The Bill of Rights: Summarizing the Amendments
The Bill of Rights: Summarizing the Amendments
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The Bill of Rights: Summarizing the Amendments
Students read the primary-source text of the first 10 amendments and summarize each one using their own words.
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Crossword Puzzle: American Civil Rights Movement
Crossword Puzzle: American Civil Rights Movement
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Crossword Puzzle: American Civil Rights Movement
Learners will test their knowledge of some of the key players and events of the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s.
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Mansa Musa: King of Mali
Mansa Musa: King of Mali
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Mansa Musa: King of Mali
Introduce students to Mansa Musa, a celebrated king of the Mali empire, with this engaging social studies worksheet!
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The Judicial Branch: The Supreme Court
The Judicial Branch: The Supreme Court
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The Judicial Branch: The Supreme Court
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!
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The U.S Constitution: Guiding Principles
The U.S Constitution: Guiding Principles
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The U.S Constitution: Guiding Principles
Students take a deep dive into six of the U.S. Constitution's guiding principles with this engaging social studies worksheet!
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Age of European Exploration: Name That Explorer
Age of European Exploration: Name That Explorer
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Age of European Exploration: Name That Explorer
Introduce students to the Age of European Exploration with this social studies worksheets for middle grades!
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Ancient China: The First Four Dynasties
Ancient China: The First Four Dynasties
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Ancient China: The First Four Dynasties
Students explore the first four dynasties in Chinese history and learn some of the key accomplishments of each dynasty.
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The Columbian Exchange
The Columbian Exchange
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The Columbian Exchange
Explore the lasting effects of the Columbian Exchange with this two-page social studies worksheet!
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American Colonies: Characteristics of the Three Regions
American Colonies: Characteristics of the Three Regions
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American Colonies: Characteristics of the Three Regions
Students familiarize themselves with the three regions of the American Colonies in the 1700s with this three-page social studies worksheet!
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Checks and Balances: The Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances: The Separation of Powers
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Checks and Balances: The Separation of Powers
In this civics worksheet, students learn about separation of powers within the U.S. government and explore how the three branches perform checks and balances.
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Women Who Dared to Dream Poster
Women Who Dared to Dream Poster
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Women Who Dared to Dream Poster
Featuring artists, dreamers, rebels, and entrepreneurs, this Women Who Dared to Dream poster showcases a selection of women from around the world paved the way for others.
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Causes of the Civil War Timeline
Causes of the Civil War Timeline
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Causes of the Civil War Timeline
Use this stand-alone timeline as a handy reference for key events leading up to the beginning of the Civil War in 1861.
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Aztec Chinampas: “Floating Gardens”
Aztec Chinampas: “Floating Gardens”
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Aztec Chinampas: “Floating Gardens”
Introduce learners to the innovative farming techniques of the Aztecs with this world history-inspired reading comprehension worksheet.
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Exploring Economic Systems
Exploring Economic Systems
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Exploring Economic Systems
Use this two-page social studies worksheet to introduce middle school students to the four types of economic systems: traditional, market, command, and mixed.
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The Executive Branch: What Are the Executive Departments?
The Executive Branch: What Are the Executive Departments?
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The Executive Branch: What Are the Executive Departments?
Students learn about the roles and functions of each of the executive departments of the United States' government with this middle grades civics worksheet.
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Opportunity Costs
Opportunity Costs
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Opportunity Costs
Explore how every choice has a trade-off—or an opportunity cost—with this engaging and relatable economics worksheet!
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The Legislative Branch: Two Chambers of Congress
The Legislative Branch: Two Chambers of Congress
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The Legislative Branch: Two Chambers of Congress
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!
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Enlightenment Philosophers: Who Thought What?
Enlightenment Philosophers: Who Thought What?
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Enlightenment Philosophers: Who Thought What?
Learners read descriptions of Enlightenment ideas associated with philosophers in a table and try to match the philosopher and book associated with each statement.
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