Social Studies HS Guide

students to analyze geographic data, identify spatial patterns, and investigate real-world issues using customizable maps and geographic information systems (GIS). National Geographic Education provides maps, articles, videos, lesson plans, and interactive resources that help students investigate physical and human geography while making connections to historical and contemporary global issues. Gapminder uses interactive graphs and data visualizations to help students explore global trends in population, health, education, wealth, and economic development while strengthening data literacy skills.

National Geographic Education

Gapminder

Media Literacy: Checkology (News Literacy Project)

Checkology is an online learning platform that helps students evaluate the credibility of information, identify misinformation, verify sources, and develop essential news and media literacy skills.

Artificial Intelligence: MagicSchool AI

MagicSchool is Canyons School District's approved AI platform that helps educators streamline lesson planning, create instructional materials, differentiate learning, generate assessments, and save valuable planning time while supporting responsible AI use.