Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of Social Studies.
Two major wildfires are devastating California. Many people have been forced to evacuate their homes [leave their homes for a safer place]. The Camp Fire is burning in Northern California. It is named the Camp Fire … Read more
You probably have a favorite book. Maybe there is a character that you love to read stories about. Maybe you like books that make you laugh. Maybe you like books that make you scared. But … Read more
You probably know the story people tell of the first Thanksgiving. Native Americans helped the Pilgrims of the Plymouth Colony. The Pilgrims had a feast to give thanks. But did you know that several other … Read more
On Tuesday, November 6th, the Midterm Elections were held. People voted for their local leaders. They decided who will represent them in Congress. They made their voices heard. Here are the main questions answered by the … Read more
Columbus Day is a holiday that celebrates the day that Christopher Columbus landed in North America. Columbus Day became a federal holiday in 1937. It was celebrated on October 12. The government changed Columbus Day … Read more
The midterm elections are on Tuesday, November 6. People will vote for members of the House of Representatives and Senate. All 435 members of the House of Representatives are up for election. 35 of the … Read more
Do you know what the first Monday in October is? It’s Child Health Day in the United States. This is a day when you can look at ways to stay healthy and fit. To stay … Read more
Hurricane Florence tore towards North and South Carolina. Its winds were moving at 140 miles per hour. Just before it made landfall, [when a hurricane arrives on land from the ocean] it slowed down. The … Read more
One was known as the Queen of Soul. One was a highly respected politician. One was a global leader for peace. In the past month, several important figures have passed away. People around the world … Read more
Did you notice how hot this summer has been? All around the globe, countries have reported record highs. There are a few causes of the heat, including warm ocean temperatures, increasing global temperatures, and bad … Read more
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