Here’s to Martin Luther King Jr.!Celebrating His Dream and Legacy Is More Than a Once a Year Endeavor. It’s for Us All – Always.Here’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day and love and equality for all. We hope you continue to share his message, dream, and legacy in your classroom now – during Black History Month – and throughout the year. … Read More
Here’s What 2023 Has in Store, As Predicted by Experts in 1923 – Social Studies Weekly Current Event from Teacher’s Discovery
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? – Social Studies Weekly Current Event from Teacher’s Discovery
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 in 2023! – Social Studies Weekly Current Event from Teacher’s Discovery
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 Texas – Social Studies Weekly Current Event from Teacher’s Discovery
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 Media – Social Studies Weekly Current Event from Teacher’s Discovery
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 1984 – Social Studies Weekly Current Event from Teacher’s Discovery
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 Florida – Social Studies Weekly Current Event
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 Takeover – Social Studies Weekly Current Event
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. Midterms – Social Studies Weekly Current Event
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