8th Grade Social Studies & History Bulletin Board Ideas

The World Needs Your Kindess Poster

By Kristen Teaches Fourth

Super simple but sends a huge message!

This includes:

2 PDF files - one in black and white and the other in rainbow

Credit to fonts given in terms of use.

Free

Geography & Social Studies Editable Blank Word Wall Strips

By Geography & Math Made Easy

Blank templates for teachers to use to create word walls. Created in Word so that you can easily type in the word and definition, and even add a picture.

$3.99

Happy Halloween! - Alphabet People Bulletin Board Letters

By Z is for Zebra

Get a start on your fall bulletin boards/ Halloween decorations with the Alphabet People "HAPPY HALLOWEEN" Bulletin Board letters. This pack contains 4 different colors for you to pick and choose from, they are Green, Yellow, Purple and Orange. Bring some motion into your displays, Alphabet People! All letters in capital form. Each letter is 5.75 inches tall, not including arms and legs and displayed 1 per page. The people are high quality 300 dpi images saved in a pdf file for your convenience. These are ready to print, laminate and move around your boards! 55 pages of Alphabet People. This download is licensed for personal use only and for 1 classroom. Thanks!

$2.50
$1.00

Names & Years for Wall Bible Timeline: Teach the Big Picture Story of the Bible

By Catholic Kids

Names & Years for Wall Bible Timeline: Teach the Big Picture Story of the Bible

This product includes names and dates to make a wall sized timeline. I included dates from 5000 BC to 2000 AD as well as numerous people and saints to fill in the timeline. There are also blank templates so you can add your own favorite people or events to the timeline.

I use this DAILY to point out who we are talking about within the big picture of the story of the bible. This helps the students understand the massive timeline of the bible, and get familiar with Jesus' family tree.

Names Included

Jesus

Mary

Joseph

David

Noah

Abraham

Isaac

Jacob

Joseph

Solomon

Adam & Eve

Esther

Ruth

Paul

Peter

Saint Thomas

Saint Augustine

Saint Therese

Mother Teresa

Saint JPII

Saint Kateri

Saint Martin

Saint Bakhita

Saint Juan Diego

Saint Justin

Saint Dominic

Saint John Bosco

Blessed Chiara

Saint Rose of Lima

Saint Jerome

Need more ideas? Try these scripture cards for teacher gifts, or this Saint Francis skit for a quick and easy activity.

$3.00

Classroom Decor - Inquiry Posters - Dot Design

By Amanda G

Print and post resource.

5 posters, one for each step of the process.

* Choose a good question

* Investigate my question

* Analyzing and Interpret (my information)

* Sharing my learning

* Reflect on my learning

These posters are great whether you are just getting into inquiry or have been doing it for a while.

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Please don't forget to take a look at the other items I have available in my store!

Please be aware, these inquiry posters are the same as my other listing, just done in a different design.

$3.00

The Five Regions of Georgia ~ Classroom Poster

By Reece's Tech Shop by Scott Reece

This is a ready-to-go quick reference poster for the Regions of Georgia? This poster gives your students a quick visual reference to the REGIONS OF GEORGIA from anywhere in the room. There's a full GA Map with the regions and some facts about each region included. Regions are color coded to information around the poster.

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Government Posters- Quotes for American Government

By Kristen

These posters are a great way to add to your government class. You can analyze a quote each week or use them for a bulletin board set. They can even be writing prompts!

$2.50

Back to School Social Justice Bulletin Board Set

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Are you looking for a bulletin board set to support you as you build classroom community, foster diversity, and encourage an inclusive classroom environment? Then download this Bulletin Board Set on Social Justice! These mini-posters are great for classroom décor, bulletin boards, and doors. Included is a handout of all the quotes. These inspirational posters are sure to delight!

Quotes included in this resource:

  • “Right is right, even if everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it.” ~ William Penn
  • “Justice delayed, is justice denied.” ~ William Gladstone
  • “Courage is of no value unless accompanied by justice; yet if all men became just, there would be no need for courage.” ~ Agesilaus the Second
  • “Justice cannot be for one side alone, but must be for both.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
  • & MORE!

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Pirate Clipart - Commercial Use OK!

By Z is for Zebra

Up for grabs is 25+ pirate clipart for you to use in your classroom, on your bulletin boards, PowerPoints, lessons, templates, or whatever you can think of! I see a lot of pirate themes on TeachShare so i thought I would upload some accent pirate clipart for everyone to use. These images are saved as 300 dpi PNG files, with transparent backgrounds. If you want to see how big they will print out, open up the preview and ive saved them on 8.5"x11" pieces of paper. Included with this set of clipart: Pile of gold coins Stack of gold coins Telescope Blue Whale 2x Pirate Hats (one with skull/ crossbones, one without) 2x Different maps (One blank the other is not) Gold Compass Shart 2x Parrots (One blue, one red) Barrel Anchor 2x sets of bones (one black fill, one transparent) Treasure Chest full of gold coins Gold Treasure Bars Bandana Ship Wheel 4x different colored gems (Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald) CREDIT: If you use this in any way that others can download it, you must provide credit and a link back to my store: "Graphic by Brian Johnson / ZisforZebra - http://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Zisforzebra" Enjoy & Please leave feedback if you find this useful! Thanks! Brian If you like this product, please take a minute to "LIKE" it and "PIN" it!

$2.00

Triangular "Frayer" Model for MATH

By Reece's Tech Shop by Scott Reece

While teaching remedial math, I found my students were struggling with the "Characteristics" block of the Frayer Model, so I modified it into a triangle. I've included a point "UP" and a point "DOWN" version. They stack nicely with one another to create a unique WordWall.

Free

President's Day Bulletin Board George Washington and Abraham Lincoln Quotes

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Are you looking for patriotic posters for your classroom? Then download this President's Day BULLETIN BOARD Set! Celebrate Presidents Day with this ready-to-use mini bulletin board featuring 4 posters about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Great for a small bulletin board, door decorations, wall decor, or anywhere you want to show your patriotism!

No prep - print on 8.5 X 11 paper and hang!

This resource contains:

  • 4 8.5 X 11 mini-posters
  • A brief biography of George Washington
  • A brief biography of Abraham Lincoln
  • The American flag
  • Map of the USA

Please consider the full collection of 20 mini-posters including quotes, interactive mini-posters, and a reflection handout. Buy it here: President's Day Interactive Bulletin Board

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Valentine's Day Bulletin Board Set

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Are you looking for an engaging way to celebrate Valentine's Day? Do you want to motivate your students to learn? Then download my Valentine's Day Bulletin Board Set! This unique winter bulletin board features 15 low ink posters with quotes, facts, statistics, and more. Included are interactive mini-posters so students can share their thoughts and feelings about this fun holiday.

These attractive posters create a beautiful bulletin board with minimal prep. Just print on standard 8.5 x 11" paper, laminate, and hang! Hang the interactive posters and watch as they generate conversation and laughs with your students. This set has everything you need to decorate for Valentine's Day!

This resource contains:

  • 15 low ink 8.5 X 11 mini-posters including:
    • TitlePage
    • 3 interactive mini-posters
    • 6 holiday appropriate quotes
    • How to say “I Love You” around the world
    • 4 fun facts mini-posters (including information on Valentine’s day for pets!)

Why this resource?

  • All you need to decorate for this holiday
  • Interactive bulletin board allows students to share and encourages interaction

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President's Day BULLETIN BOARD for the Patriotic Classroom

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate Presidents Day? Then download this President's Day Bulletin Board! This interactive bulletin board features 20 low-ink posters about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. This resource also comes with interactive reflection mini-posters and a reflection worksheet to encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about the accomplishments of our Presidents.

No prep - print on 8.5 X 11 paper and hang!

This resource contains:

  • 20 low ink 8.5 X 11 mini-posters including:
  • Title Page
  • A brief biography of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln
  • 4 reflection mini-posters
  • 5 quotes by each President
  • The American flag
  • Map of the USA

Why this resource?

  • All you need to decorate for this holiday
  • Interactive bulletin board allows students to reflect on their own feelings

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Back to School Bulletin Board for Middle School English and Social Studies

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Are you looking for a bulletin board for those students who seek to make the world a better place? Then download these 10 posters with inspirational quotes! They support you as you build your classroom community and encourage positive behavior throughout the school year. These mini-posters are great for classroom décor, bulletin boards, and doors. Included is a handout of all the quotes. These inspirational posters are sure to delight!

Quotes included in this set:

  • "A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they know they shall never sit." ~Greek Proverb
  • "Set your heart on doing good. Do it over and over again, and you will be filled with joy." ~Buddha
  • "The greatest way to live with honor in this world is to be what we pretend to be." ~Socrates
  • “If You Have Much, Give Of Your Wealth; If You Have Little, Give Of Your Heart.” ~Proverb
  • "We will be known forever by the tracks we leave.” ~Native American Proverb

To Print:

  • Print on regular 8.5 X 11 sized paper.

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LGBTQ Bulletin Board for Pride Month

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you want to engage your students and motivate them to learn? Then download my LGBTQ+ Bulletin Board for Pride Month! This bulletin board poster set comes with 12 unique posters perfect for honoring LGBTQ History Month, Pride Month, or celebrating the diversity of your classroom community! This resource will brighten any classroom that wants to celebrate its diversity!

Why This Resource?

  • It educates students on the diversity in the LGBTQ+ community
  • It celebrates inclusion
  • It shows our students you value diversity

What's Included?

  • 12 Pride Flags with flag name
  • Each on 8.5” X 11” posters

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FRENCH FLAGS of the World Bulletin Board

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Are you looking for an engaging bulletin board for your French classroom? Then download this set of flags of French speaking countries! This resource contains 8" X 11" posters of flags of countries where FRENCH is the official language. Great for wall décor and bulletin boards! Each page comes with the name of the country and a picture of the flag. There is both an English version and a French version included in this resource.

How does this make your life easier?

  • Print and go! With no prep, this is an easy and beautiful bulletin board
  • Perfect for the French classroom

Flags in this resource: (French is the only official language) - Benin, Burkina Faso,

Democratic Republic of the Congo, France, Gabon, Guinea, Haiti, Ivory Coast, Mali, Monaco, Niger, Republic of the Congo, Senegal, Togo.

**If you like this resource, consider purchasing the resource here, which contains ALL the flags of countries where French is an official or co-official language and where French is widely spoken: FLAGS-French-Speaking-Francophone-Countries-39-Posters-wall-decor-bulletin-board

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DIWALI Bulletin Board Set Holidays in India

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you struggle to find ways to teach about global cultures? Then download this DIWALI Bulletin Board Set Holidays in India! Also called Divali or Deepavali, this brightly colored bulletin board will teach your students about this important Hindu holiday.

The mini-posters cover the history, significance, people, and facts along with decorative rangoli (stunning circular designs) and lanterns.

Low prep - just cut and hang! Includes 12 mini-posters (8.5 X 11), 1 poster with rangoli (an Indian decorative art form), and 1 poster of lanterns. Print as many of the rangoli and lantern posters needed to ensure your bulletin board looks festive!

Why this resource?

  • Demonstrate to your students that you celebrate the diversity in your class/school
  • Learn more about a holiday celebrated by over one billion people

This resource includes the following mini-posters:

  • Happy
  • Diwali
  • Shubh (Shubh means “Happy”)
  • 3 types of lanterns
  • 4 types of rangoli
  • Brief description of the meaning of the holiday
  • Historical reasons as to why this holiday is celebrated
  • Definition of the word “Diwali”
  • Explanation of holiday -
  • Explanation of date - 2 pages (same information, different format)
  • Who celebrates this holiday
  • Description of the symbolism of the lights
  • “Our Bad Thoughts and Desires” pictograph of the thoughts/desires we strive to overcome

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Bundle Native American Heritage Month Reflection Activity and Bulletin Board Set

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you need activities that support an inclusive classroom and engage students? Then download my Bundle Native American Heritage Month Reflection Activity and Bulletin Board Set.

A handout with all the quotes is also included.

REFLECTION CHOICE BOARD

In this social-emotional learning lesson, students are guided through reflecting on the deeper meaning and modern relevancy of quotes by Native Americans and Indigenous People. Put SEL skills to use and improve student engagement by allowing a choice of three activities from the Tic Tac Toe Choice Board. 2 different sets of quotes are provided. Also provided are instructions, instructions for differentiating instruction, and extension activities that include art, research, and discussions.

One set of quotes corresponds to the bulletin board included in this resource.

BULLETIN BOARD

These 14 inspirational quotes by Native Americans are perfect for Native American Heritage Month or Indigenous Peoples' Day! For classroom décor, bulletin boards, or door decorations, they are a beautiful addition to any class. From Cherokee, Duwamish, Nez Perce, Hopi, and others, these quotes will surely resonate with your middle and high school students.

Quotes included in this set:

  • ”Humans merely share the earth. We can only protect the land, not own it.” ~Duwamish
  • "We will be known forever by the tracks we leave.” ~Dakota
  • ”It is no longer good enough to cry peace, we must act peace, live peace, and live in peace.” ~Shenandoah 
  • And many more!

To Print: Print on regular 8.5 X 11 paper. No prep!

Resources included in this purchase:

  • 2 unique sets of quotes with Choice Boards
  • Detailed instructions including ways to differentiate instruction and extension activities
  • Grading rubric
  • 14 unique 8.5 X 11 posters containing quotes by Native American and Indigenous People
  • 3 different "Title" posters

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Native American Heritage Month Bulletin Board Set

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you need an inclusive and engaging bulletin board? Do you want to support your students in learning about Native American culture? Then download my Native American Heritage Month Bulletin Board Set!

These 14 inspirational quotes by Native Americans are perfect for Native American Heritage Month or Indigenous Peoples' Day! For classroom décor, bulletin boards, or door decorations, they are a beautiful addition to any class. Quotes from Cherokee, Duwamish, Nez Perce, Hopi, and others, these quotes will surely resonate with your students. A handout with all the quotes is included.

Quotes included in this set:

  • ”Humans merely share the earth. We can only protect the land, not own it.” ~Duwamish
  • "We will be known forever by the tracks we leave.” ~Dakota
  • ”It is no longer good enough to cry peace, we must act peace, live peace and live in peace.” ~Shenandoah 
  • And many more!

To Print: Print on regular 8.5 X 11 paper. No prep!

Resources included in this purchase:

  • 14 unique quotes by Native American and Indigenous People

  • 3 different "Title" posters for your bulletin board including the following:

  • "OCTOBER 11 is Indigenous Peoples' Day"

  • "NOVEMBER is Native American Heritage Month"

  • "NOVEMBER is American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month"

  • Terms of Use

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LGBTQ Bulletin Board for Pride Month Middle or High School English or History

By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot

Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you need an inclusive and engaging bulletin board? Then download my LGBTQ Bulletin Board for Pride Month! These inspirational quotes from historical figures in the LGBTQ community are perfect for any classroom. Additionally, these quotes reassure your students that the LGBTQ+ community is part of our history. Guaranteed to help all students feel included in your class!

How can I use this in my classroom?

  • Use as a decorative bulletin board, wall décor, door decorations, or border in your classroom
  • Use as a means to educate students on issues important to the LGBTQ community
  • Use to demonstrate to your students that everyone is welcome in your classroom

What's included?

  • 10 quotes from members of the LGBTQIA+ community
  • 3 "Title Posters" for your bulletin board
  • A handout of all the quotes
  • All appropriate for students in middle and high school
  • Each on 8.5” X 11” posters with 3 different rainbow patterns

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