LNGenZ News for Kids: Social Studies

When we think of St. Patrick’s Day, we imagine wearing green, leprechauns looking for their pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, and eating corned beef and cabbage. But where did these traditions come from? The Birth of… Read More

George W. Bush was the 43rd president of the United States, and he is the second presidential son to gain the office. John Quincy Adams, the sixth president, was son to John Adams, the second president. Bush’s presidency was modeled… Read More

On this Presidents’ Day, a celebration of the country’s commanders-in-chief, we take a look at some amazing facts you might not have known about our nation’s past leaders. Thomas Jefferson: During the War of 1812, the British burned down the… Read More

This Valentine’s Day, LNGenZ presents a selection of love poems for you to enjoy. Why not read them to a loved one? An Intercepted Valentine by Carolyn Wells Little Bo-Peep, will you be mine? I want you for my Valentine…. Read More

Two things must happen for children to learn in public schools: They must attend their classes, and teachers must be there to educate them. Yet 43% of teachers at Chicago Public Schools (CPS) were “chronically absent” during the 2023-2024 school… Read More

It may seem obvious that January 1 marks the start of a new year. But how about January 14, February 5, April 13, August 30, September 29, and March 7? These dates may appear to have nothing in common, but… Read More

Welcoming in a new year is a good time to get a fresh start, and that is what New Year’s resolutions are all about. Each year, millions of people around the globe make promises to themselves – such as to… Read More

Today, Christmas is considered a Christian holiday. It’s a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. However, many of the traditions came from long before. So where did we get them, and why do we continue them today? What we… Read More

Christmastime is filled with holiday traditions and shiny decorations. Symbols like candy canes and mistletoe are displayed, immersing us in the season. But what do these symbols mean, and how did they become associated with Christmas? Stars Whether sitting atop… Read More

‘Twas the night before Christmas and around the world, people are doing strange and unusual things. While Americans might be having a party with friends or setting out the milk and cookies for Santa quirky Christmas Eve activities are taking… Read More

It was a date that, as promised by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR), lives on in infamy. On December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service executed a military strike on the United States Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor,… Read More

The Pilgrims and Native Americans did not invent Thanksgiving, but they embraced the concept and made it their own. Harvest festivals have been celebrated for thousands of years by many peoples, tribes, and nations in appreciation of the bounty produced… Read More