Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of social studies.
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
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
Many people in the United States will celebrate Thanksgiving in November. But the United States is not the only country with a holiday on which people give thanks. These women are celebrating Irreecha, a thanksgiving … Read more
For the first time ever, the World Health Organization (WHO) approved a vaccine against malaria. The vaccine, Mosquirix, doesn’t prevent all cases of malaria, but it could save the lives of tens of thousands of … Read more
National Adoption Day is November 20. On this day, many children who are in foster care are adopted into their forever families. Foster care is a place where children are loved and care for while … Read more
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