Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of social studies.
When you hear about a volcano erupting, what do you imagine? You might think of a mountain top exploding, or a slow, steady flow of lava oozing out. These aren’t the only ways a volcano … Read more
This President’s Day let’s investigate President Jimmy and First Lady Rosalynn Carter. First Lady Carter passed away recently on November 19, 2023. President Carter is our oldest living president. He is 98 years old. Let’s … Read more
What country do you think has the world’s highest population ? If you answered China, you’d be correct . . . if you had answered before April of 2023. In that month, India overtook China … Read more
Lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. It is played in nearly 100 countries and believed to be North America’s oldest sport. In the 2028 Olympic Games, there will be a … Read more
MLK Day is a time to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. When Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated, his four children were all under the age of thirteen. Yolanda and Martin Luther … Read more
In November, voters across the country will choose the next President of the United States. First, voters will decide who the presidential nominees will be. Nominees are people chosen to represent a political party in … Read more
Norwegian Roald Amundsen dreamed of being the first person to reach the North Pole. In 1909, two different people announced they had already reached the North Pole. Amundsen changed his mind. He set his sights … Read more
If you examine the US Supreme Court today, you will find that four of the nine justices are women. It wasn’t always that way. Before 1981, no women had been on the US Supreme Court. … Read more
The winter solstice is shortest day, and longest night of the year. In the Northern Hemisphere, it happens on December 21 this year. All around the world, people have special festivals to celebrate the solstice. … Read more
Gabe Amo has just started a new job this winter. On November 7, 2023, he was the first African American from Rhode Island to be elected to the House of Representatives. As you may know, … Read more
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