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Newsela Social Studies Foundations

In this course, learn the basics of navigating Newsela Social Studies and utilizing it in your instruction.

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About this course

​​About this course

Welcome to your course: Newsela Social Studies Foundations

This course will explore the basics and best practices of incorporating Newsela Social Studies into your instruction. After completion of the course, you will earn 30 minutes of professional learning credit, a certificate of completion, a signature badge, and access to a community of educators.

Timeframe Considerations:

  • We anticipate that the course can be completed in 30 minutes.
  • You will have 30 days to complete the course.
  • Credentials are valid for 2 years.

Course Completion Perks:

  • A certificate for 30 minutes of professional development.
  • An official badge to share on professional and social platforms.
  • Opportunities to extend your learning via our Certifications Hub.

Tips for Completion:

  • The course is self-paced. You can start and stop lessons, and your progress will be saved for when you return, up to 30 days.
  • Complete the course with purpose. Find, create, and share resources that you can immediately implement in your classroom or school community.
  • If you have questions throughout the course, you can reach out via our Live Chat Support on Monday-Friday.

If you don't currently have access to Newsela Social Studies, activate a trial by completing our Newsela Certified Educator Course. Find this course and additional offerings on our Certifications Hub

Curriculum

  • Introducing Newsela Social Studies
  • Value of Newsela Social Studies
  • Newsela Social Studies Efficacy
  • Navigate to and Around the Newsela Social Studies Browse Page
  • Log in and classes
  • Newsela Social Studies Content and Collections
  • Search for Varied Source Types
  • Newsela Social Studies Collection Spotlights
  • Newsela Social Studies Curriculum Complements
  • State-Specific Collections
  • Reviewing Collection Instructional Resources
  • Collection Reflection
  • Designing Learning Experiences
  • Scaffolding Texts vs. Leveling Texts
  • Newsela Social Studies Article Customizations
  • Newsela Social Studies Assignment Builder
  • Newsela Social Studies Teacher Reporting
  • Implementing Newsela Social Studies
  • Connect Past and Present
  • Scaffold Complex Content and Concepts
  • Link to Local Relevance and Action
  • 5 Question Quiz
  • Course Conclusion
  • Extend Your Learning
  • Congratulations!

About this course

​​About this course

Welcome to your course: Newsela Social Studies Foundations

This course will explore the basics and best practices of incorporating Newsela Social Studies into your instruction. After completion of the course, you will earn 30 minutes of professional learning credit, a certificate of completion, a signature badge, and access to a community of educators.

Timeframe Considerations:

  • We anticipate that the course can be completed in 30 minutes.
  • You will have 30 days to complete the course.
  • Credentials are valid for 2 years.

Course Completion Perks:

  • A certificate for 30 minutes of professional development.
  • An official badge to share on professional and social platforms.
  • Opportunities to extend your learning via our Certifications Hub.

Tips for Completion:

  • The course is self-paced. You can start and stop lessons, and your progress will be saved for when you return, up to 30 days.
  • Complete the course with purpose. Find, create, and share resources that you can immediately implement in your classroom or school community.
  • If you have questions throughout the course, you can reach out via our Live Chat Support on Monday-Friday.

If you don't currently have access to Newsela Social Studies, activate a trial by completing our Newsela Certified Educator Course. Find this course and additional offerings on our Certifications Hub

Curriculum

  • Introducing Newsela Social Studies
  • Value of Newsela Social Studies
  • Newsela Social Studies Efficacy
  • Navigate to and Around the Newsela Social Studies Browse Page
  • Log in and classes
  • Newsela Social Studies Content and Collections
  • Search for Varied Source Types
  • Newsela Social Studies Collection Spotlights
  • Newsela Social Studies Curriculum Complements
  • State-Specific Collections
  • Reviewing Collection Instructional Resources
  • Collection Reflection
  • Designing Learning Experiences
  • Scaffolding Texts vs. Leveling Texts
  • Newsela Social Studies Article Customizations
  • Newsela Social Studies Assignment Builder
  • Newsela Social Studies Teacher Reporting
  • Implementing Newsela Social Studies
  • Connect Past and Present
  • Scaffold Complex Content and Concepts
  • Link to Local Relevance and Action
  • 5 Question Quiz
  • Course Conclusion
  • Extend Your Learning
  • Congratulations!