Social Studies – Page 26

UPDATED: Midterm Election Results

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

The All Nation Singers chant in appreciation to the city of Berkeley, Calif., during the first Indigenous Peoples Day, Oct. 10, 1992.

How Do You Celebrate October 8th?

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

Students holding buttons at voter registration

Get Ready for the Midterms!

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

Diverse group of elementary age children exercising in gymnasium, standing, full length

Fit for Life!

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 Floods the Carolinas

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

Aretha Franklin performs during "The Gospel Tradition: In Performance at the White House" in the East Room of the White House, April 14, 2015.

Remembering Important People

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

California Air National guardsmen from the 129th Rescue Wing perform precision water bucket drops

Wildfires Rage in the Western United States

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

The Constitution and the Spirit of Cooperation

We the People… This phrase is known across the United States as the beginning of our country’s most important document, The Constitution. You may remember from this article, that the Constitution is home to our … Read more

Children in Johannesburgh, South Africa sitting in a carpet as an adult reads a book to them.

Helping Literacy Around the World

Chin Sreyleap had a problem. She worked in a factory in Cambodia that makes clothes. She needed to write down the amount of materials in the factory. Like many women in Cambodia, she began working … Read more

Head and shoulders view of an Asian girl wearing virtual reality glasses sitting in a classroom

How Teachers Work to Improve Schools

It’s the start of another school year! How can you make it the best year yet? There is a lot that students can do, but did you know that teachers try to improve schools, too? … Read more