Newsela Social Studies offers a rich collection of texts, videos, maps, and infographics for K-12 education, focusing on US History, World History, Civics, Economics, and Ancient Civilizations. It provides course-aligned content that connects engaging stories with present-day issues, along with scaffolding tools for differentiation and skill-building lessons. The platform is designed to build deep content knowledge, real-world skills, and an understanding of the importance of social studies. Additionally, Newsela Social Studies offers customizable activities and integrates with various educational tools, aiming to prepare students for college, career, and civic readiness.
MCSD has a Newsela Social Studies through 2027 for grades 6-12.
Getting Started Resources:
How to assign Newsela articles to students and use annotation tools - short videos
Support - reach out to chat directly to a support teammate
For more detailed information, you can visit their website: https://newsela.com/about/products/social-studies/