8th Grade

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Grade 8 Math Worksheet Jul 26, 2025

The Philippines has just set a Guinness World Record for the largest claw machine ever! This huge arcade attraction became a hot topic, drawing crowds and attention as people tried their luck grabbing giant prizes. Today, we’ll use this trending news to inspire some quick math challenges at the start of class!

Finding Unit Rates

If the claw machine can fit 1,200 giant plush toys and it takes 10 minutes to refill 150 toys, how many toys can be refilled per minute? Show your steps.

Solving Linear Equations

Suppose you play the claw machine x times, paying $2.50 each time. If you spend a total of $30, how many times did you play? Write an equation and solve for x.

Working with Proportional Relationships

The probability of winning a prize from the giant claw machine is 1 out of 10 for each try. If someone plays 60 times, how many prizes can they expect to win? Explain your reasoning.

Grade 8 Math Worksheet Jul 26, 2025

In July 2025, a Canadian cyclist set a Guinness World Record for distance on a penny-farthing bicycle, one of those old-timey bikes with a huge front wheel. The record attempt took place in Canada and drew plenty of attention as the cyclist pedaled for hours to make history!

Solving Linear Equations

Problem: The cyclist biked a total of 120 kilometers for the record. If they biked at a constant speed and finished in 8 hours, what was their average speed in kilometers per hour?
Show your work.

Understanding Functions

Problem: Let f(x) represent the distance the cyclist traveled after x hours. If their average speed was 15 km/h, write an equation for f(x), then use it to find the distance after 5 hours.

Scientific Notation

Problem: The old-fashioned penny-farthing bikes were popular in the 1870s. Express the number 1870 in scientific notation. Then, compare it to 2025 in scientific notation. Which number is greater?

Grade 8 Math Worksheet Jul 26, 2025

This week, a tortoise named Shelley made headlines after surviving two weeks behind a freezer in an ice cream shop! Shelley’s adventure in the chilly spot surprised everyone when she was found safe and sound. Let’s shell-ebrate Shelley’s strength with some math warm-ups to kick off your day!

Solving Linear Equations

Shelley's ice cream adventure lasted 14 days. If the freezer temperature was 16 degrees below zero and rose by 2 degrees per day since Shelley got stuck, on which day did it finally reach 0 degrees Celsius?

Scientific Notation

The ice cream shop sells about 50,000 scoops of ice cream each year. Write this number in scientific notation.

Identifying Irrational Numbers

Which of the following numbers are irrational? Select all that apply:
- 3.75
- √2
- 9/5
- π

Grade 8 Math Worksheet Jul 13, 2025

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Grade 8 ELA Worksheet Jul 26, 2025

The world's biggest claw machine was just unveiled in the Philippines, attracting gaming fans and tourists to try their luck. On July 22, 2025, this giant arcade marvel made Guinness World Records, turning a simple game into a huge spectacle for all ages at a popular shopping center.

Understanding Word Meaning in Context

What does the word "marvel" most likely mean as used in the intro?
a) A mistake
b) Something amazing
c) A mystery
d) An ordinary object

Writing a Simple Summary

In 2-3 sentences, summarize what happened in the Philippines with the giant claw machine. Focus on the who, what, and why it was important.

Citing Textual Evidence

Based on the intro above, why do you think the claw machine event became so popular? Write one sentence using specific details from the passage to support your answer.

Grade 8 Science Worksheet Jul 26, 2025

Scientific Method: Making Observations

Imagine you are one of the engineers who helped create the giant claw machine. List two observations you could make about how the machine operates or what makes it different from a regular claw machine. Be specific.

Understanding Forces & Motion

The claw machine lifts and drops prizes using motors and pulleys. In one or two sentences, explain how the force of the claw closing and the motion of lifting a prize are examples of forces and motion at work.

Mass, Volume, and Density

If you want the claw to pick up heavier prizes, it needs to be stronger. Write a question you could investigate about how the mass or density of a prize might affect the claw's ability to grab it. Then, suggest one way to test your question safely.

Grade 8 Science Worksheet Jul 13, 2025

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Grade 8 Social Studies Worksheet Jul 26, 2025

Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources

Read the intro above and think about the news event. In your own words, explain what makes this story a primary or secondary source. Give one reason for your answer.

Understanding Geography's Impact

Why do you think the location of the Philippines is important for this world record event? List one way geography or location could help or challenge setting a global record.

Identifying Cause and Effect

What is one possible effect of the Philippines making the world’s largest claw machine? Write your answer as a complete sentence, starting with, “One effect of the event is…”

Grade 8 Social Studies Worksheet Jul 26, 2025

Chronological Order

Number these events in the order they happened using 1–4:

  • People visited Manila to see the claw machine.
  • The claw machine was certified by Guinness.
  • Organizers built the claw machine in the Philippines.
  • The crowd watched players try to win prizes.

Cause and Effect

Answer this question:
What might be one effect of the Philippines building the world’s largest claw machine? Write one sentence explaining your answer.

Understanding Primary and Secondary Sources

Decide if each example below is a primary or secondary source about the claw machine event. Write P for Primary or S for Secondary:

  • A photograph taken during the claw machine event
  • A news article written one week after the event

Grade 8 Social Studies Worksheet Jul 13, 2025

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