Social Studies Activities : Page 13

Turn your child's learning about ancient civilizations into a swashbuckling adventure by having her make an ancient treasure map!

In this activity, your child will reference Matisse and also learn about patterns.

To channel your child's revolutionary ambitions, introduce her to the political process, and encourage her to campaign for her cause!

Has your child ever told you he wants to travel the world and meet new people? Why not keep track of his future travel plans with some fun footprint art.

Check out this cool science fair project idea to explore short and long term memory and whether there is gender differences in memory.

Check out this sweet recipe idea perfect for celebrating Dia de los Muertos.

This November, it's elephant versus donkey! Does your third grader understand the meaning behind the animals political parties choose to represent them?

Spark your child's interest in ancient history by making a round shield like the ones carried by hoplites, Ancient Greek citizen-soldiers.

Test the idea that people who wear glasses tend to be more educated. True or false?

Explore the belief in astrology as a predictive system.

This science fair project idea determines whether volunteers remember more information presented orally or visually or kinesthetically.

Do lefties just write different or are their brains different? This science project has students explore what it means to be left handed.

Sometimes a sandwich is just ho hum boring. Help your kid make lunch fun by threading her favorite ingredients on a skewer for a quick and easy sandwich kabob.

Learn more about consumer preferences, product availability and pricing. Search ebay listings typing keywords of your choice. Interpret statistical analysis

Have your child create her own version of an ancient Egyptian jewelry cuff similar to one that a goddess might have worn with this fun recycled craft.

The pottery technique of coiling may be old, but it's probably new to your kid! Make coil pots with your preschooler throw in a little cultural lesson too!

This experiment investigates whether there are certain sounds that affect men and women differently

Teenagers across the country are getting involved in the issues they care about, and your child shouldn't be the exception to the rule.

In this cool psychology experiment, study how companies air commercials to strategically advertise to viewers who will buy their products.

Science fair project that determines the effect of concentrated mental effort on physical performance levels.

It's the day before the test, and you still have a ton to memorize! Sound familiar? Test memorizing techniques to help yourself out next time.

Evaluate gender differences in processing visual information.

This science fair project compares the abilities of men and women to understand subtle communication through body language.

Here's how teens can produce an audio guide of an exhibit, field trip, or ballgame, confess their thoughts in an audio diary or record a letter to a friend.

Research optical illusions and human auras. Understand why the probable cause of perception is mach bands.

In this science fair experiment, middle school students evaluate whether tone of voice can influence our ability to remember a list of everyday objects.

Learn how to count in Spanish. Your child will practice her numbers and build her reading skills while learning a bit about Latino culture along the way.

Is it a square or a circle? See if you can trick your friends with this zany science project!

Tu B'Shevat is a Jewish holiday during which the "new year" for trees is celebrated. In this activity your child will paint a pot to grow his own plant.