Here you will find the latest topical and news stories in the world of social studies.
Summer goes quickly—don’t spend it sitting around. Now is the time to plan an overland adventure. In other words, take a hike! Hiking has many benefits. It’s good for your physical and mental health. Like … Read more
If you walk around downtown Denver, you will find something special on the wall of a firehouse on 19th Street. Look up and you will see a beautiful mural. On the left side of the … Read more
Over the winter, men’s soccer teams from around the world played in the Men’s World Cup. This summer, it will be the women’s turn. The 2023 Women’s World Cup will be played in New Zealand … Read more
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has not been to the moon since the final mission of the Apollo program 1972. They are planning on finally going back with a series of missions called … Read more
Imagine trying to sail across an ocean without a map or any navigational instruments to help guide your way. That’s how members of the Polynesian Voyaging Society make their ocean voyages. The group, which is … Read more
Imagine being born into a royal family. Would you want to be a prince, princess, king, or queen? Or would you want to choose your own path? For Prince Harry, this is a real-life question. … Read more
The failure of the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, along with the rescue of First Republic Bank, made headlines in the past month. You may be wondering, what exactly does it mean for a … Read more
Imagine being woken up in the middle of the night by someone yelling and racing down your street on horseback. That’s what many people in Massachusetts heard on the night of April 18, 1775. Paul … Read more
When you think about protecting the environment, one of the first things that comes to mind is probably not the clothes you wear. However, the fashion industry plays a large role in environmental issues today. … Read more
When a devastating earthquake hit Turkey and Syria, it left many people without food, water, and shelter. It also damaged roads and transportation routes. This made it difficult to get supplies to people that badly … Read more
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