Social Studies
Using News-O-Matic for Social Studies
News-O-Matic covers 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 topics 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 Content
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.