Search 8th Grade Common Core Social Studies Educational Resources

Explore West Africa's historical gold salt trade with this fascinating reading passage and accompanying set of comprehension questions!

Students gain insight into the 1787 Constitutional Convention and the founding ideals of the newly formed government with this engaging social studies worksheet!

Students read the primary-source text of the first 10 amendments and summarize each one using their own words.

Students gain familiarity with some of the great artists from Renaissance Italy in this engaging art-centered social studies worksheet!

Use this two-page social studies worksheet to introduce middle school students to the four types of economic systems: traditional, market, command, and mixed.

Students take a deep dive into six of the U.S. Constitution's guiding principles with this engaging social studies worksheet!

Students read background information about the establishment of the Juneteenth holiday and answer comprehension and analysis questions.

Students explore the first four dynasties in Chinese history and learn some of the key accomplishments of each dynasty.

Students explore the geographic features of the Nile River and read about its impact on the development of ancient Egyptian civilization.

Students familiarize themselves with the three regions of the American Colonies in the 1700s with this three-page social studies worksheet!

Give students an opportunity to learn about William Penn and his contributions to early American history.

Invite students to travel the world as they explore the New Seven Wonders of the World with this engaging research activity!

In this civics worksheet, students learn about separation of powers within the U.S. government and explore how the three branches perform checks and balances.

Students learn about the judicial branch of the U.S. government and explore 10 key facts about the Supreme Court in this engaging civics worksheet!

Explore how every choice has a trade-off—or an opportunity cost—with this engaging and relatable economics worksheet!

Use this stand-alone timeline as a handy reference for key events leading up to the beginning of the Civil War in 1861.

Students review a timeline and answer questions about key historical events that took place from 1763 in lead up to the 1770 Boston Massacre.

Students explore the story of the 1787 Constitutional Convention in this social studies worksheet for middle grades!

Learners explore the challenges involved in the U.S. establishing a new nation and Washington’s significant role in that development with this engaging social studies worksheet.

Students learn about the legislative branch of the U.S. government and explore key facts about the two chambers of Congress in this engaging civics worksheet!

Introduce students to Mansa Musa, a celebrated king of the Mali empire, with this engaging social studies worksheet!

Introduce learners to the innovative farming techniques of the Aztecs with this world history-inspired reading comprehension worksheet.

Students learn about the roles and functions of each of the executive departments of the United States' government with this middle grades civics worksheet.

Students explore the various resources and advantages available to the North and South during the Civil War and examine why neither side had a clear path to victory.