LNGenZ News for Kids: Social Studies

When you think of Halloween, you probably imagine spooky costumes, bobbing for apples, and trick-or-treating. While these are typical American traditions, other countries have some different ways to celebrate this time of year. Ireland and Scotland: Samhain Samhain is the… Read More

Columbus Day is celebrated each year on the second Monday in October. It is in honor of Christopher Columbus, the explorer who brought Europeans to the Americas. It also celebrates the growth of our nation since the first European settlers… Read More

Happy Easter! This Christian holiday celebrates the resurrection of Christ two days after his crucifixion. Traditions for this holy day can differ depending on where a person lives, but what are some of the most common, and where did they… Read More

The construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt has amazed and bewildered archaeologists for centuries. The enormous structure is made of 2.3 million weighty pieces of rock and limestone. The stones are far too heavy to be carried… Read More

“I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.” These were Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s opening words from his famous “I… Read More

“I’ve been completely fascinated with history because it tells everything about what’s going to happen next because it’s cyclical, everything repeats in general.” ~ Emile Autumn January 15, 1870: The Democratic Party Gets Its Donkey Symbol Have you ever wondered… Read More

“There runs a strange law through the length of human history – that men are continually tending to undervalue their environment, to undervalue their happiness, to undervalue themselves.” ~ G.K. Chesterton January 8, 1815: The Battle of New Orleans It… Read More

“Memoirs are the backstairs of history.” ~ George Meredith January 8, 1790: George Washington Delivers First State of the Union Address America’s Founding Father and first president, George Washington, had a very difficult task ahead of him. Not only was… Read More

“If history repeats itself, and the unexpected always happens, how incapable must Man be of learning from experience.” ~ George Bernard Shaw December 27, 1831: Charles Darwin Sets Out on His Expedition Around the World Charles Darwin is history’s most… Read More

Just about everyone who celebrates Christmas these days have at least one beautifully decorated Christmas tree. The tree is such a prominent part of the holiday, there’s a song all about it – “O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, How… Read More

“Hindsight is the historian’s necessary vice.” ~ Hilary Mantel December 20, 1606: Expedition to America and Establishment of Jamestown In 1492, Christopher Columbus reached the New World and began a race between countries to establish colonies in the unclaimed territory…. Read More

“Certain periods in history suddenly lift humanity to an observation point where a clear light falls upon a world previously dark.”  ~ Anne Sullivan December 13, 1577: Sir Francis Drake Started His Trip Around the World Francis Drake was the… Read More