ResearchFind your state

Schedule a call

Request a quote

Speak with a Specialist

Talk to an Expert

Newsela Social Studies

Explore Newsela Social Studies resources for teaching history, civics, geography, economics, and current events through engaging content. Find instructional strategies, product guidance, and classroom materials that support inquiry, source analysis, discussion, and knowledge building.

Back to Resource Center Back to Blog

Latest Newsela Social Studies Resources from Newsela

October 14, 2026

A District Leader’s Guide to Meaningful Learning within NYCPS AI Guidelines

Graphic Organizer

October 14, 2026

Frayer Model Graphic Organizer

October 12, 2026

Newsela Winter Holiday Toolkit

Latest Newsela Social Studies Blogs from Newsela

Red remembrance poppy pinned to a dark green jacket to honor military service members.

October 11, 2026

Veterans Day Lesson Plans for Social Studies and ELA

A glowing clay diya oil lamp sits at the center of a colorful rangoli design made with vibrant patterns during the Hindu festival of Diwali.

October 8, 2026

Diwali Activities for a Classroom Festival of Lights

Man at a polling place for U.S. Election Day, standing beside a voting booth with an American flag in the background.

October 4, 2026

U.S. Election Day Lessons for ELA and Social Studies

Browse All Newsela Social Studies Resources

Content Calendar

April Newsela Daily Content Calendar

Content Calendar

February 2, 2026

March Newsela Daily Content Calendar

Newsela test prep toolkit resource

January 5, 2026

Newsela Spring Test Prep Toolkit

Content Calendar

January 1, 2026

February Newsela Daily Content Calendar

Newsela social studies WestEd efficacy report

Efficacy Study & Validity Report

December 18, 2025

A Study of a Mid-Atlantic School District: Using Newsela Social Studies Promotes Growth in Both Social Studies and ELA

AI literacy Collection concept

Lesson Resource

December 9, 2025

AI Literacy Collection Article Sampler

Browse All Newsela Social Studies Blogs

A close-up, golden-toned image of an antique clock face with Roman numerals, where the hands are positioned near midnight, symbolizing the transition into the New Year and a final countdown.

November 30, 2025

The Final Countdown: 9 New Year Activities for Students

A close-up of a traditional Kwanzaa display featuring the Kinara (seven candles), Mazoa (fruit and vegetables), and Muhindi (corn), set on a table with a family celebrating in the blurred background.

November 26, 2025

Explore Cultural Holidays With Kwanzaa Activities

A joyful family photo showing a laughing father, a smiling mother, and their young daughter hugging the father from behind. They are celebrating in a warm living room with a decorated Christmas tree in the background.

November 25, 2025

Merry and Bright: Christmas Activities for School

A collage of Newsela article covers representing popular topics of the year, including K-pop, the Cheetozard Pokémon chip, a scientific discovery about Spider-Man silk, a photo of an Eagles player, and articles about TikTok and President Donald Trump.

November 21, 2025

Newsela Wrapped: Popular Articles for Students in 2025

A layered view of historical U.S. documents, including the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution ("We the People").

November 15, 2025

Bill of Rights Day: Classroom Lessons for History and ELA

A close-up shot of a Hanukkah menorah with several candles lit, sitting on a table setting. A hand is holding the shamash (helper candle), preparing to light another candle. Holiday treats like sufganiyot (donuts) and decorated cookies are visible.

November 14, 2025

Teach About the Festival of Lights With Hanukkah Activities