Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of Social Studies.
Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. The biggest city in Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur. Petaling Street Market is one of the most famous markets there. Both visitors and many local families shop here for … Read more
Some festivals and events only happen in winter. During winter in New York, there is a holiday train, which has some old train cars. Riding on the train can make people feel like they have … Read more
Have you ever heard of a primatologist? This is a scientist who studies primates. This includes monkeys, apes, and chimpanzees. Jane Goodall worked as a primatologist for more than 60 years. She studied chimpanzees and how they live. The chimpanzees let Goodall get very close to them. Goodall … Read more
In some countries, the days in November will start to get darker earlier. There are many light festivals in November. These festivals use light in amazing ways! The Yi Peng Lantern Festival is in Thailand. It is always on a night where there is a full moon. … Read more
Minnesota is a state with lots of natural beauty. It is full of lakes and forests. This makes it a great place to explore nature. Winters in Minnesota are cold and snowy. People go ice fishing, skiing, … Read more
Some people have a job where they play sports! They can play in different countries. Some people have moved to the United States to play sports. Ezi Magbegor plays basketball. She is Australian. She played … Read more
Tokyo is the capital of Japan and one of the largest cities in the world. The city is full of tall buildings and crowded streets. There are also quiet places. There is a shrine and … Read more
One day each year Americans come together to help others. This day is called the National Make a Difference Day. It is a special day. It happens on the fourth Saturday in October. On this … Read more
Every year, people all over the world take part in World Cleanup Day. This is a day when people work together. They clean up trash and encourage others to take care of the Earth, too. … Read more
Have you heard of tariffs? A tariff is a tax placed on goods from other countries. The US government collects tariff money when goods arrive in the country. Americans import trillions of dollars of goods … Read more
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