Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of social studies.
Names of places may seem permanent, but they’re not. Did you know that New York City has had several names? The area that we know as Manhattan today was originally inhabited by the Lenape. They … Read more
Did you know that Anna May Wong was the first Chinese American film star? She lived from 1905 to 1961. Her given name was Wong Liu Tsong, but she used the name Anna May Wong … Read more
March is a big month for festivals in Texas, with over 100 celebrations happening across the state. These events take place in big cities and small towns. They celebrate many things, like local history, music, … Read more
Elephants are on the march—and they may be coming to a city near you! You might be wondering what kind of havoc they will cause as they stampede through streets and parks. But don’t worry. … Read more
Did you know the United States had expeditions to Antarctica? It was on one of these expeditions in 1956 that the young Robert Barger III arrived on the icy continent. More specifically, he arrived at … Read more
Imagine a place where towering peaks are considered sacred by many people. Welcome to Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in southern Nevada! This special place, whose name means “Spirit Mountain” in the Mojave language, is … Read more
Less than 75 years ago, many places in our country still had laws that were deeply unfair to Black people. Segregation laws kept Black people and White people separate. One of these laws required Black … Read more
Wildfires tore through Los Angeles, California, over the past month. The neighborhoods of Altadena and Pacific Palisades were the hardest hit. Many thousands of residents were forced to evacuate their homes. It took firefighters weeks … Read more
Imagine walking on a giant river made of ice that is thousands of years old. That’s the Athabasca Glacier in Canada. It is one of the coolest (literally!) places you can visit in the Canadian … Read more
January 4th is World Braille Day! On this day, we celebrate efforts to make communities more accessible [easy for someone with a disability to engage with] to people living with vision impairment. Braille is a … Read more
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