Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of Social Studies.
You might have heard the words “swing state” in the news. What is a swing state? People in the United States vote for President. In 48 states, the winner of the votes in the state … Read more
UPDATE: Joe Biden will be the next President of the United States. Kamala Harris will be the next Vice President of the United States. More people voted in this election than any other in American … Read more
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19. COVID-19 is the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Over 7 million Americans have gotten the disease. Most people with COVID-19 recover from … Read more
In the news, you might hear the words stock market and economy. What do these terms mean? How are they different? Economy An economy is a system in which people earn money to pay for … Read more
Donald Trump and Joe Biden are the two major candidates running for United States president. What are some big issues in this year’s elections? Economy The COVID-19 pandemic damaged the United States economy. Many people … Read more
For many people, fall is a time for parties and fun with families and classmates. This year, though, many people are practicing social distancing. Social distancing doesn’t mean you can’t have fun! It’s great to … Read more
On Friday, September 18, 2020, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died. She was 87 years old. She spent her life working for equality for women. Let’s look at her remarkable life. When Ruth Bader … Read more
Joe Biden was chosen to be the Democratic candidate to run against President Donald Trump in November. Then he had an important choice to make. Who would be his vice-president? He made history in August … Read more
The artist, actor, and author Common started the Common Ground Foundation. A foundation is a group that does something to help others. Common wanted to help high school students. He knew they could have better … Read more
In many places in the world, people can vote for their leaders. They have a choice in who runs their countries. Some people don’t vote, though. They might not agree with any candidate. Maybe they … Read more
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