Social Studies
Over 13,000 articles based on current events for introducing social studies topics related to civics, history, geography, culture, economics, and more! We provide diverse perspectives from around the world to inspire the next generation of global citizens.
Supporting Social Studies Instruction
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
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Citizenship and Community stories
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Governmental framework and functions
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National news, and international content
Geography
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Countries A-Z Series
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Natural and Earth Sciences
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Human activity, patterns, and livelihood.
History
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Our Great Nation, Civil War, Civil Rights
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World History: Civilizations, World Wars, Exploration, and Discovery
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Connecting the past to the present
Economics
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Global Economics: Currencies, Inflation, Policies
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Needs and Wants, Goods and Services
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Basic Financial Concepts
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Personal Economics
Culture
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Cultural Diversity: Daily content and exclusive interviews introduce students to underrepresented cultures.
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Authentic Read-To-Me Audio: Read-alouds by native speakers for cultural exposure and immersive learning.
Biographies
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Broad range of profiles including explorers, scientists, presidents, and more.
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Text available could be used for research and presentations, and to develop awareness, understanding, and critical thinking skills.
Social Studies Standards Alignment
Social Studies Sample 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.
Social Studies Sample Units
Social Studies text sets allow students the opportunity to analyze key people, events, and ideas through a selection of relevant articles in each topic.
Social Studies Content Series
News-O-Matic frequently publishes specific article series relating to social studies topics. Some of our popular series include: Our World A-Z, U.S. Presidents, 50 States in 50 Weeks, and Month in the Markets.
Click on an icon to read an article within the series.
