Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of Social Studies.
UPDATE: Lori Lightfoot has become the first African American woman to be mayor of Chicago. She won with almost three out of every four votes. On Tuesday, April 2, voters in Chicago will elect a new … Read more
You may not realize it, but autism is pretty common. In fact, you may know someone with it. The twelfth annual World Autism Awareness Day will take place on April 2, 2019. Its purpose is … Read more
Do you eat enough fruits and vegetables? According to recent studies from the Center of Disease Control, most Americans do not. Schools across the country are trying different ideas to encourage students to eat more … Read more
The Women’s Rights Convention took place in Akron, Ohio in 1851. It was part of a growing movement for Women’s Rights. It would also be the site of one of the most famous speeches in … Read more
You may have heard a new word in the news lately. That word is Brexit. It is a combination of the words Britain and Exit. When people say “Britain” they are referring to the United … Read more
Have you ever visited a national park? A national park is a protected area of land. It is set aside by the government for people to enjoy. People can enjoy Joshua Tree National Park in … Read more
How did you feel the first time you did something? Maybe you started at a new school and you were scared. Maybe you joined a new team and you wanted to do well. In 1947, … Read more
Every year, people who make movies receive awards for their work. These are called Academy Awards, or Oscars. The awards are presented on television. People around the world watch. This year, the show is on … Read more
If you tried to visit a national park this month, you were probably disappointed. Many national parks were closed. Why? The United States government shut down between December 22, 2018 and January 25, 2019. The … Read more
You’ve probably heard of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s, “I Have a Dream” speech. In the speech, he imagined an America in which African Americans and whites were treated as equals. Dr. King is well known … Read more
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