Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of Social Studies.
You might be reading this article from a computer at home instead of from a computer at school. Many schools around the world are closed right now for a short time. Why are they closed? … Read more
UPDATE The coronavirus is serious in the United States. Many schools have closed. Many businesses have closed. People are staying home. They want to keep others safe. Here are some things to remember. Adults are … Read more
On World Wildlife Day, we think about animals that live on Earth. More than half of the animal species in the world live in rainforests! The largest rainforest, the Amazon Rainforest in South America, is … Read more
Today, women play a lot of the same sports that men do. In 1973, though, many people did not think that women could play as well as men. Bobby Riggs was a top men’s player … Read more
Fires are common in northern Australia. Winters are dry. A lightning strike or human error can start a fire. Usually, these fires are small, and firefighters can put them out. This year is different, though. … Read more
Abraham Lincoln’s birthday is in February. What do you know about our 16th President? You probably think of Abraham Lincoln as a President. He kept the country together during the Civil War. He signed a … Read more
Manhattan, which is part of New York City, had the largest population of African Americans in the United States before the Civil War. African Americans were allowed to own property, and they paid taxes. But … Read more
Impeachment starts in the House of Representatives. Members of the House of Representatives wanted to decide if President Trump had committed serious crimes. The president was accused of asking another country to help him win … Read more
Why is it important to know about blizzards? We study blizzards to prepare better for them. Blizzards can cause a lot of damage. What were some of the worst blizzards in U.S. history? During the … Read more
January 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. It’s a day to remember the tragedy of the Holocaust. The Holocaust happened during the Second World War. During the 1930s, many people in Germany began blaming Jewish … Read more
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