Social Studies Activities : Page 12

Teach your kindergartener a little about Mexican culture by giving him a festive, no-cook lesson in how to make "aguas frescas," or seasonal fruit drinks.

This research project teaches students about synesthesia, a neurological condition that causes sensory overlap.

Introduce your kid to abstract art with this painting activity. It's the perfect way to engage a kinesthetic learner and spark an interest in art history!

This project examines the phenomenon of using a mirror to trick a person's brain into experiencing sensations in body parts not actually affected.

In this activity, your child will make her own book of Swahili numbers filled with pictures of animals found throughout Africa.

This science fair project idea explores whether people have an innate feel for the passing of time from a few seconds to 20 minutes.

Retablos are a kind of Latin American folk art that blend personal and spiritual themes. Have your child create her own version of retablo artwork.

This experiment uses personality assessments to evaluate if certain personality traits are more common in people with unusual first names.

Enjoy the fragrant scents of the holiday season with this pomander activity. A perfect arts and crafts project for preschool or kindergarten age children.

Help your child observe Veterans Day by having him create a paper chain American flag; it's a fun and crafty way to show your patriotism.

Teaching your child some basic words in Spanish is a breeze at home, with this simple and fun activity that doesn't require special educational materials.

Let your preschooler feel like a real chef by helping him create his very own chef's hat!

Test your kid's knowledge of presidents one through forty-four with this fun and educational matching game!

Determine if gender affects the ability to identify different smells.

This social science experiment endeavors to determine whether certain types of animals provide greater physical and mental health benefits to their owners.

This dreidel ornament makes a sparkling spinning top out of popsicle sticks. Make this dreidel ornament and get ready for Hanukkah.

This gluten free recipe for coconut rice is a tasty way to help any picky eater expand her culinary horizons. She'll get great measuring practice along the way!

Create a yarn doll out of a few toothpicks and colorful string with this Guatemalan craft.

Bring a bit of the fun of Yuan Xiao Jie to your home with this lantern activity. Happy New Year!

In Colonial times, fixing a chair was a lot easier than making one! Any fifth-grader can wrap up a mirror or photo frame the same way Colonists caned chairs.

This science fair project idea addresses tempo, and whether faster or slower music works better as a study aid.

Science fair project which determines whether people are more likely to follow rules if they are easy to understand.

Combine art, history and food with this unique project! Your child will make her own butters, and learn a little about Colonial history at the same time

Your child is sure to find this colorful pink, green and white salad simply irresistible. For an added challenge, give your youngster a pair of chopsticks!

In this science fair project, students evaluate if the phases of the moon affect the way people feel.

For Filipino families, parols (stars) are the ultimate holiday decorations! Here's how to make your own.

Determine the effect of homework on academic performance. Collect grade info at the end of a semester, determine correlation between grades, amount of homework

This science fair project idea studies past and current fads and trends.

This science fair project idea examines whether music has an effect on a person's ability to complete a simple task that requires concentration.

Your beginning teen baker will enjoy the tactile experience of baking this challah bread. It's deceptively simple to make!