Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of Social Studies.
Joe Biden became the U.S. President on January 20. He and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, moved into the White House. Four days later, the Bidens’ dogs joined them. The dogs, Champ and Major, are … Read more
On January 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C., a hostile group of Trump supporters attacked the United States Capitol building. Congress was in session. They wanted to stop Congress from certifying [formally recognizing] the electoral votes … Read more
In December, President-elect Joe Biden went on television. He got a vaccine for COVID-19. A vaccine is a type of medicine that prevents people from getting a disease. President-elect Biden wanted show that the vaccine … Read more
Patsy Mink was born in 1927 on the island of Maui, in Hawaii. Her family lived on a sugar plantation. Patsy’s family came from Japan to live in Hawaii. Patsy noticed that White people were … Read more
Ellis Island was a place where immigrants came to the United States. On January 1, 1892, the island opened in New York Harbor. Ellis Island closed in 1954, but you can visit a museum there … Read more
During the holidays, we often feel grateful. But experts tell us that it is good to have gratitude all the time, not just at the holidays. What exactly is gratitude? It’s being thankful for the … Read more
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
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