Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of social studies.
Did you know that December 21st is the winter solstice? Here in the Northern Hemisphere, that means it is the day with the shortest amount of sunlight all year. The winter season also brings cold … Read more
Wouldn’t it be great if there was an award for people who work for peace won the same way there are awards for athletes who win championships? There is! It’s called the Nobel Peace Prize. … Read more
Think back to a time when you and a group of others worked together to complete a task. Each person brings different strengths and ideas to the project. How did you decide the best way … Read more
Are you looking forward to Thanksgiving? Retailers [people who own stores that sell goods to the public] are looking forward to the day after Thanksgiving. They call this day “Black Friday.” For many people, the … Read more
You have probably seen reminders to set your clock back on November 4th. If you haven’t, remember to set your clock back an hour on November 4th! Oh, and you might as well make a … Read more
Have you ever eaten a bug on purpose? Have you ever thought about eating a bug? If you’re like me, your first thought was “Yuck!” In some places in the world like Uganda, eating bugs … Read more
Can you imagine a storm the size of Texas? Hurricane Irma was that big! The storm developed on August 30th off the coast of Africa. Hurricane categories range from one to five based on wind … Read more
You may have heard the term “household budget” before. This is when people plan how much money they can spend on things like food, clothing, and entertainment. The United States has a budget too. The … Read more
October is Filipino-American History Month. It is also the time that farm workers in America do the hard work of harvesting crops. Let’s look at the story of how Filipino-Americans worked to improve the lives … Read more
Many roads have turned into rivers. Some neighborhoods resemble lakes. Many buildings have been destroyed. These were just some of the scenes in Texas after Hurricane Harvey made its way inland from the Gulf of … Read more
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