LNGenZ News for Kids: Social Studies

It has been four years since the COVID panic that disrupted so many lives. People lost jobs, businesses, and homes. We were not able to see loved ones in the hospital or even attend funerals. Everyone was masked up and… Read More

Things are tough all over in New York, and a recent citizens survey describes just how dissatisfied residents are with their homes and neighborhoods. Between the soaring crime, soaring illegal immigration, infestation of rats, and astronomical cost of living, the… Read More

Napoleon Bonaparte was emperor of France for about a decade in the early 1800s. He is celebrated in Western history for having improved military training, enhanced education, and the Napoleonic code, which influenced laws around the world. On Sunday, November… Read More

It’s almost Thanksgiving, and with that knowledge comes thoughts of big family dinners with a golden turkey as the centerpiece. How far back does the tradition of eating turkey for Thanksgiving go? Some say it all started with the Pilgrims,… Read More

Is a college degree important? That question has been asked for decades, with the biggest contention being whether the cost for education is worth it. Now, however, a new study adds another element; those without degrees have shorter lifespans. The… Read More

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