Fun and Engaging Printable History Worksheets for 8-Year-Olds | Kids Academy Answer Keys
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Dive into the past with our engaging History worksheets, tailor-made for 8-Year-Olds! These worksheets are designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for history in young minds. Through a mix of fun activities, quizzes, and puzzles, each sheet brings to life the stories, events, and figures that have shaped our world. From ancient civilizations to significant historical milestones, our History for 8-Year-Olds collection offers a perfect blend of education and entertainment. Whether at home or in the classroom, these worksheets are sure to make learning history an adventure for every young historian.
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Thomas Jefferson Timeline Worksheet
Check your child's reading comprehension and knowledge of US history with this Thomas Jefferson timeline worksheet! Have them read the paragraph to learn about him, then use what they've read to fill in the timeline.
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Ancient Inventions and Discoveries Worksheet
Kids may think inventions are high-tech, but many of the world's most important inventions are ancient! This Kids Academy worksheet helps kids learn about the wheel, clock, tools and candles - inventions that changed the world! Kids will simply review the pictures and trace the dotted lines to the right answers. Great for social studies!
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Arrays of George Washington Carver’s Creations Worksheet
Remind your child of what George Washington Carver created. Can they tell you? This worksheet has arrays with his creations. Match the array to the multiplication fact and help your child to circle the product.
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The Vikings Worksheet
This free worksheet introduces kids to the Vikings. They explore Europe looking for treasures, raiding, farming, settling, trading, and ruling 793AD-1066AD. With multiple-choice questions and colorful pictures, they'll learn and have fun!
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Alexander the Great Maze Worksheet
Kids Academy invites young historians to explore the legendary journey of Alexander the Great! Read the explanation and trace a path through the maze to find out where he and his army went: India! Along the way, they will learn about his amazing conquests, which made him one of the most famous figures in history.
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What Is Archaeology? Worksheet
Archeology is the study of past life and culture. With this worksheet, kids can learn how archeologists use tools to uncover ancient civilizations and history. Colorful pictures help them to identify and understand the tools used in archeology.
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Electric Multiplication Facts Worksheet
Assisting your kids with math homework has no limits. After mastering addition and subtraction, the next step is multiplication. Initially, it can be intimidating. However, with the right tips and worksheets like this one, they'll see it's not so tricky. Show them how multiplying by 1 keeps the number the same. Use the tracing sheet to help them work through multiplication facts.
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Washington, D.C. Symbols Worksheet
Let's explore DC! This worksheet takes your child on a sightseeing tour, from the White House to the Monument and Capitol Building. Let your child identify these iconic national buildings and gain a meaningful and engaging learning experience.
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Ancient Artifacts Worksheet
This free worksheet helps kids understand ancient artifacts, from statues to necklaces to fossils. They'll read comprehension questions and select answers from multiple choice options, with pictures to help them grasp the concept. It's a great way for children to learn about artifacts and what they may look like.
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US National Flag Day Worksheet
Flag Day commemorates our nation's most iconic symbol: the American flag! This worksheet explains all the details, from the stars to the stripes, and helps kids understand the symbolism and importance of the flag. Even though it's not a federal holiday, it's still worth celebrating!
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Maya, Inca and Aztecs Worksheet
This worksheet introduces your child to the thrilling histories of the Mayan, Incan and Aztec cultures, teaching them about their warriors, sculptors and farmers. With traceable lines and colorful imagery, they'll connect each culture with its correct associated picture - great for cementing concepts!
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The Ice Age Worksheet
Let your child explore the Ice Age with this fun word search from Kids Academy! They can find words like glacier, frozen, polar, mammoth, and sloth. After finding each, discuss the meaning to help them build a better vocabulary and understanding of ancient history.
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Thomas Jefferson and the 7’s Worksheet
Thomas Jefferson championed education and wants kids to know their times tables. Help your child with this worksheet focusing on 7's. Check the box for the correct answer for each multiplication problem. Make sure your child gets the facts right!
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World Explorers Worksheet
Kids are citizens of the world, so it's important to teach them about different cultures and famous explorers. This social studies worksheet helps children learn about the great explorers of history and trace their travels. They'll link Ferdinand Magellan, Christopher Columbus and Roald Amundsen to the places they explored.
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Native American Word Search Printable
This Native American word search PDF helps kids review important vocabulary and concepts about this important part of our county's history. It includes the names of famous and prominent Native American tribes. Solving the puzzle is fun and educative!
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Abe Lincoln Multiplication: 6’s Worksheet
Abraham Lincoln is a key figure in US history. Remind your kids of his contributions and challenge them with this multiplication worksheet! Ask them to solve the facts in the picture and check the hat with the correct product.
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Bella's Family Tree Worksheet
Grade 2 kids learn 4 generations of a family with Kids Academy's new family tree worksheet. They explore Bella's tree, reading and answering questions about her grandparents and great-grandparents. It's an easy way to understand family relationships.
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Nelson Mandela Word Search Worksheet
Kids love word searches! This fun, free worksheet teaches about the civil rights activist Nelson Mandela. It includes traceable lines and words related to him, helping improve fine motor skills. A great way to learn about a great man!
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Free Mayflower Worksheet
Improve your child's knowledge of American history with this fun Mayflower worksheet! Have them read through and determine if each statement is true or false regarding the journey of the Mayflower. Download the free PDF and get started!
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Ancient Inventions: Writing Worksheet
Writing has been around for ages, often in the form of symbols for objects and words. With Kids Academy's interesting worksheet, your child can learn about how writing has changed over time - from symbols on stone tablets to letters on notebook paper. Fascinate them with this ancient invention!
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Egyptian Kings and Queens Worksheet
Want to help your child brush up on world history lessons? Kids Academy offers a fun social studies worksheet on Ancient Egyptian rulers. From King Tut to Queen Cleopatra, they'll learn about famous Egyptian rulers not found in modern times. The activity includes a brief description followed by true/false questions. Give it a try and see just how much your child knows!
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First American Flag Worksheet
Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag at the request of George Washington. This worksheet helps kids learn about this milestone in U.S. history, plus the design and origins of the flag.
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Benjamin Franklin Worksheet
Introduce your kids to one of history's most important figures - Benjamin Franklin! Tell them all about his remarkable contributions to the world and then use this worksheet to teach them even more. Read the text to them and check their answers against the questions afterwards.
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Ancient Animals Worksheet
Kids can explore prehistoric days with a fun, downloadable worksheet. They'll look at pictures of ancient animals like mammoths, ground sloths and saber-toothed tigers and then choose the animal of today that most closely resembles their ancestor. Through this sheet, they can make connections between today's animals and the past.
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History for 8-Year-Olds through worksheets is an innovative approach to ignite the spark of curiosity and understanding of the past in young minds. These worksheets are specifically designed to cater to the intellectual capabilities and interests of 8-year-olds, making the exploration of history not just educational but also tremendously engaging.
One of the primary reasons these history worksheets are so useful is that they transform abstract historical events into relatable stories and fun activities. Children at this age are particularly drawn to stories and narratives. By presenting history in this format, we can make the learning process more accessible and memorable. The worksheets often include a mix of timelines, colorful illustrations, and simple quizzes, which help reinforce the concepts being taught.
Moreover, history worksheets for 8-year-olds foster critical thinking and analytical skills. As children connect the dots between historical events, they begin to understand the cause and effect relationships, developing a deeper appreciation for how the past shapes the present and future. This proactive engagement with history encourages children to ask questions, seek answers, and develop a healthy curiosity about the world around them.
In essence, history worksheets for 8-year-olds are a gateway to a lifelong journey of learning and discovery. They make history approachable, understandable, and most importantly, enjoyable for young learners, setting a solid foundation for their future education.
