Social Studies
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.
Every Monday, News-O-Matic publishes a roundup of some famous events that happened "this week in history."
News-O-Matic's ongoing "U.S. Presidents" series shares the history of the 44 politicians to inhabit the White House.
News-O-Matic frequently publishes stories about kids in the news, allowing students to connect with current events on a deeper level.
Every Monday, News-O-Matic publishes a roundup of some famous events that happened "this week in history."
Social Studies Content Series
News-O-Matic frequently publishes specific article series related to social studies topics. Start with our series on Our World A-Z, U.S. Presidents, or Our Oceans.