Social Studies
This website is very cool. It allows you to tie historical photos to Google Map in order to see what a familiar place may have looked like years ago.
This website has been put together by uploading citizen photos. So get to exploring what North Carolina or your hometown used to look like. Or go ahead and add some photos of your own! What a cool conversation to have with your family.
Time for Kids has both articles and videos specifically targeted to kids. There are a number of different topics including science, sports, around the world, and nation. Some of the stories are even reported by kids!
I specifically enjoy using these when talking about opposing opinions!
Current Events
There are a number of current event sites targeted at kids. The articles and videos on these sites are written in a way that kids can better understand what is happening in the article. I urge you to find which site you like best and read a couple of articles a week with your family!