Eighth Grade resources for teachers. Contains videos, worksheets, websites, and activities for students.

TEDEd created this video, which is an animation about how a cell is attacked by a virus.  It is very detailed and uses language that is easy to...

This is an animated video about the states of matter from StudyJams.  They do an excellent job explaining the different states: solids, liquids,...

This is a good video to help introduce or reinforce differing physical and cultural regions within Arizona.

This is a TEDed video that demonstrates how cancer-fighting drugs kill cancer and why the human body ends up with some side effects.

This informative video debunks several common myths about the human brain. The video covers seven myths that are often taught to students,...

This video discusses the science and culture of being left-handed.  This would be a great video to show a class with a good percentage of lefties...

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

This animated video discusses the factors that possibly led to Earth having water.  After all, having water on a planet is extremely rare so where...

If you are teaching about how predators and prey interact then this video is awesome. It shows a monitor lizard and a cobra fight and defend...

This is a great clip to help students realize the mentality of the Japanese soldiers who oversaw American prisoners in POW Camps during WWII. (...

This video was an educational film for schools during the Cold War to teach them about Duck and Cover Drills in the event of a nuclear attack. (...

In this short National Geographic science video, we get to take a look at how deadly and awesome some eagles can be.  This eagle enjoys reying...

This video discusses what comparative embryology in relation to the study of evolution.  They do a great job talking about Ernst Haeckel who faked...

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 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...

In this Study Jam video, students will get a better understanding of biomes.  Vocabulary that is discussed is biome, ecosystem, habitat, climate,...

This is a great video to introduce and explain Bitcoin currency with economics.

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 catchy song for young students that discusses the 8 planets.  
 

In this 3rd through 10th-grade lab, students will observe the formation of salt crystals. Students will also add food coloring to their dissolved...

In this web research activity, students will research 14 volcanoes via the internet. All of these volcanoes are famous for either their size of...

This "It's OK to be Smart" video discusses the human nose and its awesome ability to sense smells.  Please note that this video does talk about...

This is an awesome video demonstrating quantities of food that equal 200 calories.  The video goes through the science behind a calorie and show...