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Lesson Plans - 8th Grade

Celebrate the 100th Day of School!

How are you celebrating the 100th day of school with your students? We’ve got great lesson plans for each curriculum area — all suggested by teachers like you! Just click your curriculum area of choice below to find an activity that’s perfect for your students.

Were My Dreams Realized?

* Students will be able to describe the lives and beliefs of these 1960s national figures.
* Students will write and deliver a speech.
* Students will analyze the past and its bearing on the future.
* Students will think about change over time.

The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

What made Martin Luther King Jr. an American hero? What events in his life contributed to his importance to our country? Students refine their knowledge of MLK’s life through the creation of classroom timelines and oral presentations.

Speaking Up for What’s Right

This powerful diorama pays tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrate his historic civil rights speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

Martin Luther King Milestones

Create a time line with colorized copies of photos of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.