Are you looking for Grade 8 History lessons for the Ontario Curriculum?
History is one of my favorite content areas to teach. I have created some engaging and interactive lessons for teachers who are required to teach this curriculum.
When creating lessons I think about how students learn best and what activities will engage them in their learning. These lesson plans are not worksheets, but a combination of interactive activities, videos, readings and inquiry assignments.
Your students will love these lessons as it incorporates activities for students of all learning styles! You may also want to check out this article: 13 Ways To Make History Class Engaging.
Grade 8 History Lessons
In this Grade 8 history lesson bundle teachers are provided with 42 in-depth lessons to help their students explore and understand this era of Canadian history. Students will love learning about Canada’s Confederation and how it occurred. This unit also includes information about the settlement and development of Western Canada as well as the challenges and changes Canadian society faced at the turn of the 20th century.
You can find this resource on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Unit Includes:
- 42 Lessons
- Print and Digital (Google Slides) Formats
- MP3 Audio Files of Student Pages
- Assignment Variety and Student Choice
- Detailed Directions for Students and Teachers
- Interactive Timelines
- Inquiry-Based Learning
- Map of Canada Inquiry
- Primary Source Analysis Assessment
- Unit Tests
Here’s what teachers are saying:
“When I taught grade 8, I used this resource to guide my history units. I loved it! And my students loved it too. It was engaging, well structured and organized. Great investment!” -Rachel P
Modified Grade 8 History Lessons
This modified Grade 8 history lesson bundle is for classroom teachers who are required to teach the Grade 8 History Ontario Curriculum, but have students working significantly below grade level in reading, writing, and comprehension.
Each of the 34 lessons aligns with a critical concept in the Ontario Grade 8 History Curriculum but has significantly reduced reading and writing expectations within the lesson. An MP3 audio file of each student reading has been provided. This resource was designed to meet the needs of ELL students and/or students on a modified IEP.
Here’s what teachers are saying:
“I use a lot of 2peasandadog resources and also own the Grade 8 History bundle. I’m so thrilled that the modified bundle came out as this has really helped my students who are MLLs and who have IEPs and are on modified programs. This resources helps to simplify concepts for students while still guiding them through the curriculum expectations and topics. I would highly recommend this!” – Stephanie L.
You can find the Grade 8 Modified History Bundle on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
Are you looking for split-grade resources?
If you’re teaching a Grade 7/8 History split class, don’t worry! 2 Peas and a Dog has a Grade 7/8 History Bundle, as well as a Modified Grade 7/8 History Bundle. For more information, check out this blog post: Grade 7/8 History Lessons For The Ontario Curriculum or click on the links below:
Grade 8 History Report Card Comments
Use these 100% editable report card comments for the 2023 Ontario History Curriculum and include comments for Strands A & B. The comments are sorted by Levels 1 – 4, strengths, and next steps.
- 100% Editable
- Google Docs™ Format
- Comment Bank
- Next Steps
- Strands A & B
- Ontario Curriculum Aligned
What Teachers Are Saying:
“OMG Life saver!! I was unfortunately placed in a period covering History and Geography after returning from a Mat leave. I have only ever taught French and was absolutely LOST. This resource saved my sanity!” – Cheri A.
You can find the Grade 8 History Report Card Comments on Teachers Pay Teachers USD or Shopify CAD.
Looking for sub plans?
This Canadian History Sub Plans Bundle is full of engaging and historically relevant activities to leave with your supply teacher when you have to be out of the classroom. This bundle includes 6 resources to help your students learn about a variety of Canadian historical places and events.
Included Resources:
- Significant Moments in Canadian History
- The Avro Arrow
- Parliament Hill Cat Colony
- Parliament Hill
- All About Canada – Canadian Alphabet Activity
- Prime Ministers of Canada Research Assignment
You can find the Canadian History Sub Plans Bundle on Shopify CAD or Teachers Pay Teachers USD.
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