Social Studies – Page 30

American Football on the Field near the hashmarks or yard lines

Super Bowl Ends a Season of Controversy

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

Blurred motion, evening view of people shopping at the Christmas Market in the Residenzplatz (Cathedral Square) with the Neue Residenz in the background, Old Town, Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria

Staying Sharp During Winter Break

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

Life in the World’s Coldest City

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

Man and woman holding nuclear agreement.

Anti-Nuclear Weapon Group Wins Nobel Prize

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

Trump Visits Asia

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

crowd of people in winter jackets in an indoor mall

Black Friday: The Day After Thanksgiving

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

Do We Need Daylight Saving Time?

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

Cultural Correspondents: Eating Crickets

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

people on beach as ocean water has receded

More Hurricanes Slam the United States

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

Our Government’s Budget

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