Social Studies Activities : Page 14

Students identify variables that affect the duration of high school romances and analyze data to predict the success or failure of ongoing relationships.

Evaluate whether birth order influences personality.

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

Science fair project which determines whether a person's taste in music is dictated by the key that the song is written in.

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

Choose a destination and "race" your way there! This activity is a great for charting progress and motivation.

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

Celebrate Veterans Day with your child by helping them create and send a well-deserving veteran a "thank you" card via the U.S. Veteran's Affairs Department.

Here's a list of suggestions for parents on how to whet your child's political appetite.

This low-prep party game is a perfect for entertaining all-too-easily-bored teens, and an easy way to lighten the mood during a group study session.

Study the effect of music on blood pressure. Compare blood pressure readings before and after the listening session. Analyze results, write a detailed report.

Craft like the Colombians did in ancient times and make these line drawings out of twine, rope, or yarn.

Learn whether writing things down really makes things easier to remember.

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

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

This experiment tests which gender is better at catching how a magician performs his tricks.

Learn about our response to scents that existed in our environment over evolutionary time and consider why scents might affect our mood state.

This experiment investigates whether the Ranschburg Effect is observed more frequently in older or younger adults.

This science fair project evaluates the suggestibility of males versus females in copying the actions of those around them.

In this science fair project, students evaluate the alleged pain-relieving properties of amber.

Determine which factors promote the greatest memory interference. Administer test, time how long it takes subjects to complete different tasks.

Pop up a pup tent, just like Civil War soldiers did on the battlefield.

This experiment will investigate whether reward or punishment is more apt to motivate people.

Diwali is a holiday celebrated in many Asian Pacific countries the world over. Make this delicious Indian treat with your child to celebrate the holiday.

In this science fair project, students evaluate test subjects to determine if certain personality traits are more common in frequent users of social media.

Science fair project in which you will stage an election campaign to determine whether people are more swayed by a positive ad or negative ad.

Explore history and prepare for backyard battle with this samurai helmet craft.

This science fair project idea determines whether the diet and taste preferences of humans relate to their personality.

Explore the neural and mental mechanisms at play in mental imagery.

Determine if left-handed people have faster response times.