This is a really cool site that has online social studies games. There are games that help you with memorization of maps and flags from all over the world.
This article discusses a state law in Missouri which would outlaw teachers and students communicating through facebook. The article offers quite a few opinions on the social networking and teaching being used together.
this goes into the major religions around the world which is studied in middle school social studies and throughout high school. It gives you the details and facts about each major religion