Social Studies

Using News-O-Matic for Social Studies

Our articles for kids cover topics related to civics, history, geography, culture, people and places, and more. We provide a diversity of perspectives from around the world to inspire the next generation of global citizens.

Social Studies Standards and Topics

News-O-Matic's daily editions and archives feature Social Studies content that can be used with the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Themes, as well as with state standards that cover the following categories:

Civics, Government & Politics

Contemporary World Issues

Culture

Economics

Global Connections

Individual Development and Identity

News/Media Literacy

Science, Technology & Society

U.S. History & Geography

World History & Geography

Examples of Social Studies Articles

Teachers have used News-O-Matic to cover world events, government, geography, and more. Here's a brief sample of what we have to offer.

History Articles Series

Every Monday, News-O-Matic publishes a roundup of some famous events that happened "this week in history."

U.S. Presidents Series

News-O-Matic's ongoing "U.S. Presidents" series shares the history of the 44 politicians to inhabit the White House.

Kids in the News Series

News-O-Matic frequently publishes stories about kids in the news, allowing students to connect with current events on a deeper level.