From Supreme Court cases to ancient civilizations, these social studies activities for middle school students will help your 6th, 7th, and 8th graders have fun while exploring the past. With these world history and American history resources, you will be able to develop comprehensive, fun history lessons on topics ranging from the Reformation to the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II.
American History Activities for Middle School
Television and the 1960 Election Lesson Plan: When Media and Politics Collide
Download this lesson plan to teach your students about the first-ever televised presidential debates in 1960 and their long-term impact.
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August 24, 2020
Navajo Code Talkers Lesson Plan for Students
Teach students about the Navajo Code Talkers and explore how we can take action to preserve Native American languages today.
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April 7, 2020
Crimes and Punishments: Teach the Fourth, Fifth, and Eighth Amendments
Supreme Court cases pertaining to issues raised in these amendments hold relevance for students.
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November 16, 2018
Teaching Supreme Court Cases: Affirmative Action in Higher Education
Affirmative action in higher education gained national attention during the 1978 Supreme Court case University of California Regents v. Bakke.
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January 24, 2020
Teaching Supreme Court Cases: You Have the Right to Remain Silent
The Miranda v. Arizona ruling stated that a detained criminal suspect has the right to an attorney and against self-incrimination.
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August 15, 2019
Teaching the Fourteenth Amendment: The Power of Citizenship
Several U.S. Supreme Court cases you can cover in class relate directly to schools and children. Here are eight examples.
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October 15, 2018
World History Activities for Middle School
Teaching World History: A Protestant Reformation Lesson Plan
Teach your students about the Protestant Reformation that started in the 16th century, when Catholic Europe experienced a religious, political, and cultural revolution of sorts.
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December 17, 2019
Teaching World History: Absolute Monarchy Lesson Plan and Resources
Download these absolute monarchy classroom activities to teach your students about rulers including Frederick the Great and Louis XIV.
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January 31, 2020
Teaching the Renaissance: World History Lesson Plan and Activities
Use this lesson plan and activities for middle and high school students to teach your students about this era of cultural "rebirth" during the 14th to 17th centuries.
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November 27, 2019
Teaching World History: World War II Lesson Plan and Activities
Use these downloadable activities and lesson plans to teach students about the bloodiest conflict—as well as the largest war—in history.
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May 28, 2020
Teaching World History: World War I Lesson Plan and Activities
Teach students about the legacy of World War I and its impact at home and overseas with these downloadable activities.
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April 28, 2020
Teaching World History: Ancient Greece—Worksheets and Activities
Known for its architecture, democratic system of government, and impact on science and the arts, ancient Greece is an important topic often covered in middle and high school social studies.
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August 30, 2019
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