Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of Social Studies.
In 1955, Rosa Parks lived in Montgomery, Alabama. The laws there segregated, or separated, White and African Americans. White and African American students, for example, went to different schools. African Americans could not eat at … Read more
The Presidential election took place on November 3, 2020. Joe Biden is projected as the winner. But the election isn’t over yet. After the election, people have to count all the votes. They need to … Read more
On Saturday, November 7th, Americans woke up waiting to find out who would become president. Former Vice-President Joe Biden of the Democratic Party had more votes than President Donald Trump of the Republican Party. After … Read more
Restaurants have a problem. Eating inside at restaurants can spread COVID-19. Because of this, local governments have placed restrictions on indoor dining. In Denver, Colorado, restaurants cannot allow more than 50 people inside. In Chicago, … Read more
November 10 is a special day called Forget Me Not Day. It’s a day that we reach out to other people. It’s fun to get letters from people. We know they are thinking of us. … Read more
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
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