Social Studies

Schools are welcoming children back to the classroom this year. As we get back to learning, let’s remember it’s important to be welcoming to everyone. We have differences. We come from different backgrounds. We have … Read more

Look at the picture above. It shows a painting with two self-portraits. The artist, Frida Kahlo, is standing in front of the painting. In the self-portrait on the left, she is wearing a European-style wedding … Read more

Summer is a nice time to relax and enjoy yourself after a long school year. But maybe you remember your teacher reminding you to do some summer reading before school let out. Maybe you’ve seen … Read more

This summer, across Europe, many places reached 100 °F for the first time ever. Over ten cities in the United States recorded their highest temperature ever. Summer heat waves have become a serious issue throughout … Read more

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During the month of June, you may see people flying rainbow flags. You might see parades. You may see other celebrations with the name Pride. That’s because June is Pride Month. What exactly does Pride … Read more

Look at the tree in the picture above. What do you notice about its shape? Why do you think it grew that way? Native Americans grew trees to give directions to important locations. They were … Read more

Have you seen a building like the one pictured above? It’s called a synagogue. A synagogue is a place where the Jewish religion is practiced. Usually, a rabbi oversees a synagogue. A rabbi is a … Read more