Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of Social Studies.
Reverend Jesse Jackson died on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was an important African American leader. Let’s take a look at his life. Jesse Jackson was born in Greenville, South Carolina, in 1941. He grew up very poor. … Read more
Have you ever been ice skating? Ice is slippery to move on, so when you ice skate, you wear special boots. These boots have a metal blade on the bottom, so you can move smoothly across the ice. Figure skating is a sport where people ice skate. They perform amazing jumps and … Read more
This logo represents the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. They will be held between February 6 and February 22. Two cities in Italy will host the event. They are Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, also known as Cortina. Let’s learn more about … Read more
This is Claudette Colvin at age 13. Just two years after this picture was taken, she was arrested. She lived in Montgomery, Alabama. She took the bus home after school. It was March 2, 1955. African Americans were not allowed to sit in the … Read more
January 19, 2026, is Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. Dr. King fought for equal rights for African Americans. He used many tools in his mission. He believed sports had a role too.
When it is winter in the United States, it can be summer in other countries! One of these countries is Australia. Australia is between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. It is the sixth largest country in the … Read more
You may have heard the old phrase “money doesn’t grow on trees.” Have you ever thought about where money actually comes from? A government agency called the US Mint is responsible for making all the nation’s coins. This year, the US … Read more
What do you think of when you hear the word treasure? Treasure might be jewelry or art. It might be metals like gold or silver. These objects might be very old. Some treasure is kept … Read more
Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. The biggest city in Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur. Petaling Street Market is one of the most famous markets there. Both visitors and many local families shop here for … Read more
Some festivals and events only happen in winter. During winter in New York, there is a holiday train, which has some old train cars. Riding on the train can make people feel like they have … Read more
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