Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of Social Studies.
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
Have you ever heard of a primatologist? This is a scientist who studies primates. This includes monkeys, apes, and chimpanzees. Jane Goodall worked as a primatologist for more than 60 years. She studied chimpanzees and how they live. The chimpanzees let Goodall get very close to them. Goodall … Read more
In some countries, the days in November will start to get darker earlier. There are many light festivals in November. These festivals use light in amazing ways! The Yi Peng Lantern Festival is in Thailand. It is always on a night where there is a full moon. … Read more
Minnesota is a state with lots of natural beauty. It is full of lakes and forests. This makes it a great place to explore nature. Winters in Minnesota are cold and snowy. People go ice fishing, skiing, … Read more
Some people have a job where they play sports! They can play in different countries. Some people have moved to the United States to play sports. Ezi Magbegor plays basketball. She is Australian. She played … Read more
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