8th Grade Resources

This is the original version of The Lorax and it is a great video to demonstrate the relationship and effects of supply and demand in...

This video discusses the possibilities of humans using specific genes and traits and trying to predict intelligence of future babies.  The video...

This video clip explains and shows the events of Lee Harvey Oswald being shot by Jack “Ruby” Rubenstein after Oswald had been arrested for the...

This video shows the history of batteries.  Find out who were key inventors and what all the important parts of the battery are.

This document contains two passages comparing the advantages and disadvantages of young students owning a cell phone.  The second page contains a...

Here is a website that has a sliding animation to demonstrate the size of...

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

This science lab can be used in any of the science disciplines because it is going to help students learn how to read a meter tape. Students will...

This is a great to clip to help introduce or review how Plessy Vs. Ferguson and the idea of separate but equal and segregation impacted the Civil...

Find out how many calories people need to eat per day.  The video discusses what calories actually are, how your body burns them, and the...

This video answer the questions, "Why do joints pop and crack?."  In the video, they will discuss the anatomy of a joint, how it is used, and why...

Check out some anatomy of whales.  This video demonstrates how whales communicate under water.  The video is of a real scientists who delves into...

Here is a quick video about the narwhal.

This is an assignment I give my students before they actually take their mineral identification test. In this activity, the minerals have already...

In this video symbiotic relationships are discussed.  The video does a great job detailing the relationships between symbiotic organisms,...

Introducing the Cell Phone Writing Passages and Prompt - a fun and engaging way for students of all ages to practice their opinion writing skills...

Have you ever tried to teach your students that sleep is important?  Here is a video that discusses sleep importance and what happens when you don...

This video discusses and demonstrates how levers are used to reduce the amount of work and energy required to lift something.   This would be...

Enhance your knowledge with our geologic time scale, spanning from the ancient Precambrian era, nearly 4 billion years ago, to the vibrant...

Students have a difficult time actually understanding how big or small planets are or distances to and from planets compared to other terrestrial...

Students will dive into the world of balancing using levers and fulcrums. Through a virtual simulation called "Phet Balancing Act," students will...

This is a great video to help introduce or review interjections in grammar. (The video does include a boy getting a shot in the rear.)

This educational video explains the five main parts of evolution in simple, easy-to-understand terms. The video covers population effects, non-...