Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of Social Studies.
June is National Fruits and Vegetables Month! It’s a national celebration to focus on the health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables. Many people grow fruits or vegetables in gardens at their homes. If they … Read more
Derek Chauvin was accused of the murder of George Floyd. Derek Chauvin was a Minneapolis police officer. George Floyd was an African American man. On April 20, 2021, the jury [a group of people chosen … Read more
Across the United States, people are struggling over the issue of voting. Some states are passing laws that would make voting easier. Some people worry that making voting easier will make it easier to cheat … Read more
May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. It’s a great time to learn more about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and what they have contributed to the United States. You may already know about court cases … Read more
You have probably heard the word infrastructure in the news. But what does it mean? The infrastructure is made of facilities that people need to live. Bridges, roads, energy plants, water treatment, schools, hospitals, and … Read more
Millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines. These vaccines keep people from getting sick. Scientists aren’t sure if they keep people from spreading the disease. Scientists want to find out how … Read more
April is National Poetry Month. It’s a celebration of poetry that takes place every April. The first National Poetry Month was in 1996. The Academy of American Poets started the day to make people more … Read more
April is Financial Literacy month. Financial literacy is learning how to manage money. You can learn a lot about managing money by having a business. But how can you start one? Follow these steps to … Read more
March is Music in Our Schools month. It’s a great time to make music—and to learn about different kinds of music! Over the past few hundreds of years, people from all over the world settled … Read more
Myanmar is the 10th largest country in Asia. About 54 million people live there. On February 1, the army took control of the country. The military removed the country’s elected leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, … Read more
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