Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of Social Studies.
How do you know how you are doing in school? Do you get a report card? Do your parents meet with your teachers? Now, how do you think a country knows how it’s doing? Each … Read more
“And the award goes to…” On December 10th, the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony will be held in Norway. The prize is handed out to those who work for peace around the world. Malala Yousafzai won … Read more
On one day in 1966, fifty inches of snow fell in Camden, NY! Can you believe that? That is about the height of many eight-year-olds! You might be thinking about what you’d do in all … Read more
For many, the end of December means one thing. Winter break! Some worry that any long breaks from school will turn students’ brains to mush. Well, there are many activities that are fun and can … Read more
Have you ever eaten a bug on purpose? Have you ever thought about eating a bug? If you’re like me, your first thought was “Yuck!” In some places in the world, eating bugs such as … Read more
If you don’t set your clock back an hour on November 4th you might get to school an hour early on Monday morning. Why? Because Daylight Saving Time is ending. But how did Daylight Saving … Read more
Do you know where you’d find Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, or the Philippines on a map? If you said Asia, you’d be right! From November 3-14, President Trump will spend time in all those … Read more
It was one day before Thanksgiving in 1989. Farmers from the National Turkey Federation presented President George H.W. Bush with a turkey. It seemed perfect for a Thanksgiving meal. The president disagreed. In front of … Read more
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
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