The Social Studies resource that covers current events and the history behind the headlines
Here's how Junior Scholastic provides unparalleled middle school Social Studies support:
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Today's biggest national and international news stories are are written on-level for middle school students and complemented by vibrant and engaging photography.
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GeoSkills activities and more than 80 colorful maps throughout the year build map-reading skills and give geographic context to news stories and historical events.
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American history features cover important moments in our nation's history, from the Age of Discovery to the present day.
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World studies articles inspire students’ curiosity about the civilizations that shaped our world.
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Common Core alignments: Issues feature complex informational texts, primary and secondary sources, writing prompts, and an online Common Core question for every single article.
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Additional Social Studies Resources: Curriculum-connected posters, U.S. Affairs Atlas and Almanac, World Affairs Atlas, and online maps skills manual, Teacher's Guides, and a special Classroom Plays Issue.
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FREE access to Junior Scholastic Online (www.juniorscholastic.com) features digital editions, videos, skills sheets, games, news updates, and more, all designed for your whitebaord, projector, or classroom computer.
Place your FREE-Trial order now to bring Junior Scholastic into your class.