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Here’s What 2023 Has in Store, As Predicted by Experts in 1923Current Event Close Reading and Critical Thinking Questions for Social Studies TeachersThe following Social Studies event discussion is based on the original news article “Here’s What 2023 Has in Store, As Predicted by Experts in 1923,” by Rachel Treisman, published January 2, 2023, by NPR. The article reports on … Read More

What Were the Headlines in 2022 That Mattered Most to You?Current Event Close Reading and Critical Thinking Questions for Social Studies TeachersThe following Social Studies event discussion is based on the year that was 2022. Below you will find some critical thinking questions to pose to your Social Studies students.This post is part of a free Social Studies teaching resource … Read More

Happy Holidays! See You After Winter Break on January 3.End of Year Clearance Sale on Now! Spring 2023 Catalog on the Way!We hope you enjoy your winter break! CURRENT EVENTS WILL BE BACK IN 2023! Weekly Current Events will be back in January with even more of the hard-hitting stories and critical thinking questions your students love. Your comments and … Read More

After Nearly 10 Months of Imprisonment in Russia, Brittney Griner Is Recuperating at a Military Medical Facility in TexasCurrent Event Close Reading and Critical Thinking Questions for Social Studies TeachersThe following Social Studies event discussion is based on the original news article “After Nearly 10 Months of Imprisonment in Russia, Brittney Griner Is Recuperating at a Military Medical Facility in … Read More

N.J. May Soon Set Standards for Students to Learn How to Separate Fact from Fiction on Social MediaCurrent Event Close Reading and Critical Thinking Questions for Social Studies TeachersThe following Social Studies event discussion is based on the original news article “N.J. May Soon Set Standards for Students to Learn How to Separate Fact from Fiction on Social Media,” published … Read More

Hawaii’s Mauna Loa Is Erupting for the First Time Since 1984Current Event Close Reading and Critical Thinking Questions for Social Studies TeachersThe following Social Studies event discussion is based on the original news article “Hawaii’s Mauna Loa Is Erupting for the First Time Since 1984,” published November 28, 2022, by Monica Garrett and Dakin Andone, CNN. The article reports on the world’s … Read More

With Sights Set on the Moon, NASA Launches Historic Artemis I Mission from FloridaCurrent Event Close Reading and Critical Thinking Questions for Social Studies TeachersThe following Social Studies event discussion is based on the original news article “With Sights Set on the Moon, NASA Launches Historic Artemis I Mission from Florida,” published November 16, 2022, by Emre Kelly, Florida Today. The … Read More

Study Finds Hate Speech on Twitter Increased Quickly After Elon Musk TakeoverCurrent Event Close Reading and Critical Thinking Questions for Social Studies TeachersThe following Social Studies event discussion is based on the original news article “Study Finds Hate Speech on Twitter Increased Quickly After Elon Musk Takeover,” published October 31, 2022, by the Montclair State University News. The article reports … Read More

Here Are 7 Things That Could Change After the U.S. MidtermsCurrent Event Close Reading and Critical Thinking Questions for Social Studies TeachersThe following Social Studies event discussion is based on the original news article “Here Are 7 Things That Could Change After the U.S. Midterms,” by Alexander Panetta, published November 7, 2022, on CBC News. The article reports on how … Read More

Skittles, Reese’s and Other Popular Halloween Candies See Price HikeCurrent Event Close Reading and Critical Thinking Questions for Social Studies TeachersThe following Social Studies event discussion is based on the original news article “Skittles, Reese’s and Other Popular Halloween Candies See Price Hike,” by Greg Cannella, published October 26, 2022, on CBS News. The article reports on how the 10 … Read More