Social Studies Activities : Page 13

This experiment uses Rosenberg's Self Esteem Scale to evaluate if there is a correlation between family size and self esteem.

Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.

Administer IQ tests to volunteers. have one group practice typical IQ test problems. Then compare results of the two groups.

This shamrock magnet is the perfect project for St. Patrick's Day. It's simple to make and will fill your refrigerator with Irish spirit!

Your child can make her own Mexican tin art mirror with cardboard, a mirror, and an aluminum pan.

Have your child try her hand at creating a colorful, beaded necklace that's not only stylish, but also tells a story.

This science fair project idea discovers the average time it takes for a person to remember something completely.

Few architectural features are as recognizable as the Russian onion dome. In this project, your kid will recreate the striking beauty of this roof-top marvel.

Celebrate Hanukkah the old-fashioned way with an oil lantern. This craft is a perfect opportunity to teach your child the history of this special holiday.

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

Learn an ancient craft with this introduction to weaving. A great tie-in for kids learning about ancient cultures.

Help your child comprehend the past by using hands-on activities like this homemade lantern project.

Teach an important and often comical historical lesson with a prediction game that teaches youngsters about the fallibility of word-of-mouth talk.

Engage your preschool children's senses by discovering nature and geography on a walk through the neighborhood.

Encourage your child to memorize the items on the Seder plate and what they symbolize with this artsy activity.

This science fair project idea determines whether the older population prefers darker, duller colors rather than bright and lush colors.

Research camouflage products and techniques, test quality by timing volunteers. Calculate the average length of time to recognize the subject.

Learn more about the fascinating folk art of Pennsylvania Dutch hex signs with this easy craft.

Helping your child write their own "Thanksgiving Proclamation" can help them grasp the spirit of the day, and develop more of an attitude of gratitude.

Learn the chemistry and physics of the brain, how our nervous system work. Demonstrate that the brain is an electrical and chemical machine.

This science fair project idea explores whether certain physical and mental traits run in the family.

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.

In this science fair project, students investigate how different colors influence appetite.

This science fair project idea examines how well individuals can remember a story they were told and how accurately they pass that story along.

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.

Determine the efficiency of multi-tasking by comparing how long it takes students to complete different tasks. Collate data, complete Summary Chart.

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

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

Whether you're teaching your kid about this important cultural art form or simply looking for a fun project, sandpainting is a fun activity you'll both enjoy.

This interactive project invites science fair-goers to participate in examination and recording to demonstrate the importance of firsthand observation.