Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of social studies.
Three, two, one…blastoff! Would you ever want to work for NASA? It would be a big responsibility, but very rewarding. In 1957, the Space Race [a competition between the United States and Soviet Union] was … Read more
Do you ever look back on the last year and think about what you’ve accomplished? Do you start a new year thinking about what more you could do? Well, so does the President of the … Read more
“I have a dream . . . that one day. . .little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers.” Martin … Read more
As January ends, the National Football League (NFL) season also comes to a close. This season has been one of the most controversial (causing people to disagree) seasons ever. When two teams meet in the … Read more
Have you ever heard of the summer slide? Sadly, it’s not an awesome waterpark. It’s the idea that the long break from school will turn students’ brains to mush. For many schools, the end of … Read more
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
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