Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of social studies.
Empathy is a word you might hear to describe someone who is kind, or who is a good friend to another person. We might say someone is showing empathy when they help someone in need. … Read more
On June 29, 2019, Major General Laura Yeager became the first woman to lead a United States Army Infantry Division. In a ceremony at Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos, California, General Yeager took … Read more
On July 4, Americans celebrate Independence Day. On this date in 1776, the American colonies declared their freedom from Great Britain in the Declaration of Independence. This document, along with the Constitution and the Bill … Read more
You’ve learned that United States laws are based upon the United States Constitution. But what happens when people disagree about what the Constitution means? That is where the Supreme Court comes in. The Supreme Court … Read more
This summer, between June 7 and July 7, the United States Women’s World Cup Team will compete to be the best on the soccer field at the Women’s World Cup. Off the soccer field, the … Read more
You may know the difference between facts and opinions in the news, but have you ever heard of bias? A bias is a strong prejudice in favor or against something. Some biases, such as a … Read more
For the first time ever, Japan will host the G20 Summit. From June 28-29, global leaders will descend upon Japan’s third-largest city, Osaka, to discuss the world’s most important economic issues. The G20 Summit is … Read more
The American flag is one of the most recognized symbols in the world. Americans are so proud of their flag, there is even a holiday just for it! Flag Day is on June 14th and … Read more
Whenever you see images of a disaster or war, you’ve probably seen another image too — a red cross. The image of a red cross means that people are there to help. The American Red … Read more
A devastating fire tore through Notre-Dame Cathedral’s roof in Paris, France. Crowds of people gasped as flames sent the cathedral’s spire [a tall, pointed structure often set on top of a building] crashing to earth. … Read more
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