Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of Social Studies.
A Global Positioning System (GPS) is a system with three parts: satellites, ground stations, and receivers. More than 30 satellites circle Earth. They send out constant signals. Ground stations use radar to track the satellites. … Read more
UPDATE: As COVID-19 cases continued to rise, the Japanese government declared a state of emergency. The Olympic games will continue, but no spectators will be allowed to attend events. Only athletes, trainers, and members of … Read more
Washington, D.C., is a city, but some people would like it to be a state. In 1774, a group of representatives from the colonies needed a place to meet. They met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia … Read more
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
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