8th Grade Resources

This video does a good job explaining what is meant by natural selection in the evolutionary process and why scientists believe in the Theory of...

This video is awesome.  It discusses why it would be impossible for Godzilla to exist.  It talks about all of the largest animals to ever exists...

This is a great clip to use as a hook or a discussion point to introduce the Navajo Code Talkers in WWII. (World War 2, WW2, World War II)

This is a video that discusses what sound its, how it travels, and why we can or cannot hear it.  The video also discusses how the ear receives...

Here is a very quick video that will quickly describe "What energy is."  It discusses chemical, nuclear, and dark energy.  

Students will draw and diagram the different phases of the moon depending on how the Earth, Sun, and Moon are positioned relative to one another...

This video details the "brown food chain," explaining how rotting detritus such as pond scum and animal poop contribute enormous amounts of energy...

This video is a great attention grabber for learning  global geography, it names all of the nations of the world in a fun song....

Have you ever had students question, "Why do we yawn?"  In this video your students will get a very quick and accurate description as to why we...

This is a cute clip of how inflation works and also its’ effects on economics or the economy.

What is Gluten?  Why are there so many commercials about Gluten.  In this short video you can get the simple answers.

In this video the question as to whether there is actually gravity in space is answered.  The video discusses that astronauts are not actually...

Discuss character traits by analyzing this video about animated animals crossing a bridge.  Very fun and relevant to the discussion.

This video would be a great one to use if you are going to introduce the food web and predator/prey relationships.  It has some great footage of...

Sugar is blamed way too much for a child's extra energy.  Watch this video to see why science says it is not to be blamed.

This visually appealing video discusses how the US and Canada agreed upon the current borders.  In some instances they still don't agree.  If you...

This worksheet is designed to help students strengthen their understanding of momentum and impulse in physics. Through a series of engaging...

This video examines President Kennedy and events leading up to the building of the Berlin Wall during the Cold War and the events leading up to...

This video describes the philosophy and histories behind the foundations that helped form the Bill of Rights as well as references to the...

Engaging Worksheets for Young Writers"!

This product is designed to support upper elementary and lower intermediate school students in...

This video demonstrates some of the actual scientific means for muscle growth.  Very strong individuals might owe their muscle growth to a...

In this assignment, students will open up a Google Doc, you can have it printed as well, and fill out a table of some very useful industrial ores...

This video clearly states what gene mutations are.  The Amoeba Sisters discuss Sickle Cell Anemia, gene mutations, DNA transfer, meiosis,...

Here is a great video that introduces volcanoes.  It is very visual and the music fits.  This is the video I show to get students excited to learn...