Grade 8 · Ages 13–14
🌍 Social Studies
Grade 8 social studies examines how the modern world took shape and the forces connecting it today. Students study industrialisation, world wars and decolonisation, globalisation and sustainability, political systems, and movements for justice.
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1 Modern world history
✓ The Industrial Revolution and its impact 7 min ✓ Nationalism, imperialism and the World Wars 7 min ✓ Decolonization and the modern era 6 min2 Global geography and economics
✓ Globalization and interdependence 7 min ✓ Resources, environment and sustainability 6 min3 Government and political systems
✓ Comparing political systems 7 min ✓ Citizenship: rights and duties 6 min4 Society and change
✓ Social movements and reform 6 min ✓ Human rights and international cooperation 6 minTip for grown-ups: sit with your child, read each lesson aloud, and let them tap the answer. Every lesson is short on purpose — little and often works best at this age.