8th Grade Resources

With this fraction model tool, teachers can custom create both bar fractions and pie fractions.  It is quite customizable.  You can change the...

This informative film is an ideal resource for educators to wrap up their World War I unit. It delves into the causes and consequences of the war...

Immerse your students in a thought-provoking exploration of the devastating impact of oil spills on our oceans with this engaging worksheet and...

This is a great video overview with facts about President Andrew Jackson, produced by Disney.

You don't have to be on drugs or mentally ill, in order to hallucinate.  This video discusses the science behind hallucinations.

This is a great video overview with interesting facts about President Benjamin Harrison, produced by Disney.

In this lab/demonstration, the teacher will demonstrate how convection currents in the atmosphere occur. This demonstration is very visible and...

This is a short clip to help introduce or reinforce global supply and demand in economics.

Prepare to be amazed and informed by this excellent animated video on the topic of tsunamis. Through the use of stunning visuals and easy-to-...

This is a great clip to demonstrate and open a discussion about conflict: man vs. society as shown through the movie "Rudy."

This video demonstrates how to create a geyser that you can show to your students. I have used this demonstration for multiple levels of science....

During your unit on adaptations, evolution, or predator-prey relationships, this video would be an excellent one to show your students.  In it, is...

This is a great video that explores the life and culture of the Southern Colonies.

This is a powerful tribute to help explore the realities of the Ghettos during during the WWII era. It helps students to grasp the severity of the...

Have you ever wondered why dogs pant?  This video would be great to show your students when you are talking about animal adaptations and how their...

This video on evolution discusses the different lines of evidence that support the theory of evolution.  The discussion is around: comparative...

Here is a quick video demonstrating how the Lunar Landing Module worked when landing and taking off from the moon.

This is a 5-minute video that does an excellent job talking about bats, their conservation, their feeding habits, their evolution, and their...

Note: You will need some fossil examples in order to complete this lab.

In this historical geology lab, student groups will do their best...

This volcanic eruption style is called Surtseyan, named after the island of Surtsey.  Surtseyan volcanoes erupt below the surface of the water.

This is a wonderful short documentary about the life of President George Washington. It explains elements of his childhood and life at Mount...

Enjoy nature while timing your students work. This is a 30-second timer to the beautiful sounds of water rapids in Arizona. Then the end has a...

Find out why the sky is blue in this SciShow video.  The video discusses the way light reflects colors and the fact that you really have to be...

This video demonstrates how sugar gives a "high" to your brain, causing you to want to eat more. Carbohydrates, glucose, fructose, sucrose,...