Social Studies – Page 27

Aretha Franklin performs during "The Gospel Tradition: In Performance at the White House" in the East Room of the White House, April 14, 2015.

Remembering Important People

One was known as the Queen of Soul. One was a highly respected politician. One was a global leader for peace. In the past month, several important figures have passed away. People around the world … Read more

California Air National guardsmen from the 129th Rescue Wing perform precision water bucket drops

Wildfires Rage in the Western United States

Did you notice the particularly hot summer the United States experienced this year? Locations all around the globe, from Japan to Sweden and down to Algeria, have reported record highs. There are a few causes … Read more

Celebrating American Citizenship

What does the president’s cabinet do? What is the name of the current Vice President? Who was president during both the Great Depression and World War II? Have any of these questions got you stumped? … Read more

Argonne National Laboratory researcher talks with students about fuel cell development at the 2005 Science Careers in Search of Women Conference. Taken on March 10, 2005

The Debate Over Improving Schools in the United States

You hear and see ways that your school works to make itself better all the time. But did you know that the United States government and other foundations work to make schools better, too? There … Read more

Donald Trump Nominates Brett Kavanaugh for Supreme Court

This fall, the Republicans and Democrats in the Senate will wrestle over a very important decision. It is about someone whose job is making very important decisions. They will decide if Brett Kavanaugh should become … Read more

What to Do About Cyberbullying

You may know what bullying is, but have you ever heard of cyberbullying? This is when bullying happens over social media and digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. It has been on the rise … Read more

What Are Midterm Elections?

Have you heard people talking about the elections? You may be aware that there is not a presidential election until 2020. So, what is everyone talking about? The elections taking place this year are called … Read more

How Does Soccer Connect People Around the World?

Nobody expected the Japanese soccer team to beat Columbia during this year’s World Cup. As the final whistle blew for their upset victory, you would expect the Japanese people that travelled to Russia to celebrate … Read more

Waist-length view of an African-American family greeting a returning female soldier, Richmond, Virginia

What Does Patriotism Mean?

On July 4th, millions of Americans will stop their regularly scheduled lives in order to celebrate the United States’ birthday. On July 4th, 1776, The United States declared itself independent, and almost 250 years later, … Read more

Puerto Rico Eight Months After Hurricane Maria

This month people will dance, sing, and celebrate the culture of Puerto Rico. Eight months ago, the island of Puerto Rico suffered through two devastating hurricanes. As June 10th and the National Puerto Rican Day … Read more