Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of Social Studies.
The leaves are changing colors. Fall is here. Crops are ready to harvest. Many communities celebrate fall with festivals. Pumpkins are part of many fall celebrations. In Dallas, Texas, the Dallas Arboretum creates an entire … Read more
Have you ever heard a grownup talk about a “household budget?” This is when people decide how much money they can spend on things like food and clothing. Our country has a budget too. The … Read more
Can you imagine a storm the size of Texas? Hurricane Irma was that big! From September 6th through 9th, Hurricane Irma hit several islands in the Caribbean Sea. Many people on these islands were trapped. … Read more
September 21st is the International Day of Peace. This is a day created by the United Nations. Let’s look at the United Nations and what they do. World War II left much of Europe in … Read more
Going back to school is always fun. On the first day of school your parents might take your picture, and you might be excited to see your friends. The start of the school year is … Read more
Many roads have turned into rivers. Some neighborhoods look like lakes. Homes and businesses have been destroyed. Hurricane Harvey has put many people in Texas and Louisiana in danger. Hurricane Harvey brought record amounts of … Read more
On September 24th, Germany will have an election to decide who will be the Chancellor (the leader of the government) of Germany. Angela Merkel has been Chancellor since 2005. Many believe she will win again. … Read more
Do you enjoy recess? So do our country’s leaders. Congress [the law-making branch of the US government] takes a summer recess. It lasts five weeks. Congress does not play during recess. Congress people leave Washington … Read more
August means summer is full swing. You might be ready for a break from the summer heat. But summer heat waves can cause more than just inconvenience. Summer heat can have a big effect on … Read more
Labor Day is a holiday [a day when schools and businesses close]. It celebrates American workers. Schools close for Labor Day. Labor unions suggested Labor Day. Labor unions are groups of workers. They make sure … Read more
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