Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of social studies.
March is Music in Our Schools month. In past years, people have celebrated this month with special concerts and events in their schools. COVID-19 has made making and listening to music trickier. Singing and playing … Read more
In January, the Bidens’ German Shepherds made the news when they moved into the White House. Many presidents have had dogs, cats, and other animals. Pets can be great friends! But some animals have special … Read more
In 2012, George Zimmerman, a White man in Florida, fatally shot an unarmed African American teenager, Trayvon Martin. In 2013, the jury in his trial found him not guilty. Zimmerman walked out of court, a … Read more
COVID-19 has continued its spread around the world, and the number of cases continues to rise. As of late January, around 100 million cases of COVID-19 had been reported, with more than 2 million people … Read more
On January 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C., a hostile group of Trump supporters attacked the United States Capitol building as Congress was in session. They wanted to stop Congress from certifying [formally recognizing] the electoral … Read more
Ellis Island is located at the mouth of the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey. It opened as an immigration station on January 1, 1892. Millions of immigrants came to the United States … Read more
President-elect Joe Biden made history when he chose Kamala Harris to be his Vice President. She is the first woman and first person of color to be elected in that position. Joe Biden promised to … Read more
In December, President-elect Joe Biden went on television to get a vaccine for COVID-19. A vaccine is medicine that prevents people from getting a disease. President-elect Biden wanted to assure Americans that the vaccine is … Read more
During the holidays, many people experience happiness. But if you were sick or your family and friends lived far away, you might find the holidays a depressing time. If you’re happy, it might be difficult … Read more
In 1955, Rosa Parks, an African American woman, refused to give up her seat to a White man on a public bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Her arrest for her refusal led to a year-long boycott … Read more
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