Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of Social Studies.
The Winter Olympics start on February 4 in Beijing, China. What do you know about Beijing? The Winter Olympics take place every four years in different cities around the world. The Olympics this year are … Read more
In January, we celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was not the only one in his family who fought for the rights of others. His only granddaughter, Yolanda Renee King, was … Read more
Many people are having a hard time finding things they want to buy. Some items cost more than they used to. Some experts blame problems with the supply chain for these problems. The supply chain … Read more
Some people go to state parks to hike, camp, or have picnics. Crystal River State Park is a Florida state park. Visitors there might fish on the coast or bird-watch on a trail. But most … Read more
Bob Dole was born in rural Kansas. He worked hard when he was a child and saved money to buy a bike. He and his siblings used the bike to do paper routes and earn … Read more
World leaders gathered in Glasgow, Scotland, in early November. The countries wanted to find new ways to make the Earth’s climate better. In 2015, many world leaders signed the “Paris Agreement.” They agreed to cut … Read more
In December, some people celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. It started in 1992. The goal of this day is to promote the rights and the health of people who have disabilities. It’s … Read more
Jane Addams cared deeply about the rights of other people. December 10 is Jane Addams Day, a day to honor the spirit of Jane Addams. One way to do that is to look at people … Read more
National Adoption Day is in November. On this day, many children are adopted into forever families. What exactly is adoption? Before a child is born, it grows inside its mother. Sometimes the parents who give … Read more
If you celebrate Thanksgiving with family or friends, you might eat foods like turkey, potatoes, and stuffing. Have you ever wondered why people serve turkey for this meal? Some people think that turkey was served … Read more
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