8th Grade Resources

This is a great clip to open a discussion about conflict of character vs. society. 

Survivor stories from Kristallnacht (Night of broken crystal or glass) from the USC Shoah Foundation offer a great first-hand account of the...

In this video, students will witness the destructive power of an earthquake and learn about a fascinating phenomenon called liquefaction. This...

This is a patriotic video that shows why we should teach our students to be more patriotic!

If you are teaching physical science and have often tried to come up with a great explanation about why objects hit the ground at the same time if...

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...

This is a great video to show students the many monuments and layout of our nation's capitol.

I show this volcanic eruption when trying to discuss the different types of eruptions.  This one is called a lava dome eruption. Lava Dome...

This video examines the story surrounding the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan.

Have you ever wondered what those packets that say "don't eat" on them?  You know those packets found in shoe boxes, jerky packages, and leather...

When introducing your interjections to your language arts class, this video by Schoolhouse Rock would be a fun one to show.  This song will...

In this educational video, scientists from Arizona State University, discuss a little bit about the red planet, what we know about it, and how we...

This is a great video that explains the story of The Star Spangled Banner.

For most of history, scientists weren't quite sure why our hearts were beating or even what purpose they served. Eventually, we realized that...

This video demonstrates the science behind the spice.  Why do peppers make your brain think your tongue is on fire?  What is the spicey scale all...

Discover the fascinating world of seismology with this educational video found on EducationalResource.org...

This informative film is an ideal resource for educators to wrap up their World War I unit. It delves into the causes and consequences of the war...

Generate equivalent expressions using two additive properties. This video focuses on using the associative and commutative properties of addition...

This video examines President Lyndon B. Johnson’s presidency, his fight against poverty, the anti-war movement, and his approach to Vietnam.

Find out why and how people get motion sickness.

Embark on an intriguing video journey that explores the fascinating seasons experienced on other planets. Discover the unique characteristics and...

This video will show your students how pearls are formed in Bivalve animals.

This NASA educational video discusses the Aurora Borealis/Northern Lights.

Here is a catchy song for young students that discusses the 8 planets.