Articles for Grade 7

The Countdown To The April 8 Total Solar Eclipse Has Begun

On April 8, 2024, millions of people across Central and North America will be treated to a spectacular total solar eclipse. The celestial event comes seven years after the "Great American Eclipse" of August 21, 2017 — the first total solar eclipse visible from coast to coast since June 8, 1918. For those who miss the April 2024 show, the next chance to see the spectacle will be August 12, 2045....

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The Countdown To The April 8 Total Solar Eclipse Has Begun

India, The World's Largest Democracy, Prepares For Elections

In most democratic countries, voters go to the polls on a single, predetermined day. However, that is not true in India. The world's largest democracy, with about 970 million registered voters, conducts its elections in seven stages over six weeks. Held every five years, the elections will occur from April 9, 2024, to June 1, 2024. The results will be announced on June 4, 2024....

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India, The World's Largest Democracy, Prepares For Elections

Iowa Caucus Kicks Off 2024 US Presidential Race

The race for the US presidency kicked off in earnest with the Iowa caucus on January 15, 2024. Over 110,000 Republican voters braved the frigid weather and dangerous driving conditions to vote for the candidate they believed was most qualified to run for president in the November elections....

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Iowa Caucus Kicks Off 2024 US Presidential Race

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Day, observed annually on the third Monday of January, celebrates the life and legacy of the American civil rights leader. The federal holiday is designated as a national day of service to encourage Americans to volunteer to improve their communities....

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Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.