Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of social studies.
Harriet Tubman was born in 1822; so, this year, many around the world will honor her on the 200th anniversary of her birth. On March 12 and 13, there will be a special weekend where … Read more
February is Black History Month. Let’s learn more about the history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and their importance. The history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) stretches back prior to the start … Read more
The Winter Olympics start February 4 in Beijing, China. With the Covid pandemic still making many people sick, China is being very careful to keep the Olympics safe. Officials in China are trying hard to … Read more
Imagine that you are an archaeologist scuba diving for fun. Something on the bottom catches your eye. It’s a canoe sitting on the bottom of a lake! That’s what happened to Tamara Thomsen, an archaeologist … Read more
In the early 1960s, Birmingham, Alabama was a very segregated city. African Americans and White people were kept separated, with separate schools, restaurants, and water fountains. They lived in different parts of town. There were … Read more
Have you walked into stores and seen empty shelves where goods used to be? Has someone in your family ordered something online and waited a long time for it to arrive? Maybe you’ve noticed higher … Read more
Bob Dole was born in rural Kansas. Growing up, his family lived in the basement of their house, renting out the rest of the house to make money. As a child, he worked hard and … Read more
December 10 is Jane Addams Day, a day to honor all that Jane Addams did during her life to help other people. It is also a day to honor others who carried on her work. … Read more
World leaders gathered in Glasgow, Scotland, in early November for COP26. This meeting focused on the world’s climate. The goal of the meeting was to talk about actions that countries around the world will take … Read more
Some people celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities in December. This day focuses on the rights and well-being of people with disabilities. Many communities are making spaces where all children can play together. These … Read more
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