Social Studies Activities : Page 4

As your fifth grader brainstorms and creates a plan for peace, your child will give his creativity and fine motor skills a boost!

This scavenger hunt game is simple, but it's fun, and it will arm your children with the directional vocabulary they should master in time for kindergarten.

There's no need to hunt down a cactus for this rainstick craft. In fact, you can recycle items you probably already have on hand.

Make ancient Egypt come alive by showing kids how to make their own mini sarcophagus out of a shoe box.

Whether your child is celebrating a great American holiday or simply feeling patriotic, this american flag craft is sure to please your little artist.

Make a garland of paper flags representing your child's favorite countries.

Celebrate African heritage by making an African flag banner. This fun, culturally-inspired art project is perfect for Black History Month.

Explore African culture by helping your child make his very own djembe drum! Help your child explore music and rhythm as he celebrates Black History Month.

Explore geometry, patterns, and history by creating pretty decorative Islamic tile art.

Discover whether the color of text correlates with ease and speed of reading.

Kids put their geography knowledge to the test in this balloon volley game inspired by the Dr. Seuss book "Oh the Places You'll Go".

Sultan Ahmed Mosque is often referred to as the Blue Mosque. In this activity, your kid will build his own Blue Mosque just in time for Ramadan!

Challenge your fourth grader to try to recreate the geography of her state using just flour, salt, and water.

Being a kid is hard work. Soothe stresses and calm fears with this DIY Zen garden -- all you need is sand, stones and a shoebox.

Ignite your child's creativity by having them design their own clay version of an alebrije, a traditional fanciful creature like the ones made in Oaxaca, Mexico.

This science project encourages students to investigate the Mozart Effect, the idea that classical music promotes learning.

In this activity, your child will learn how to make a drop spindle with a handy vegetable.

Learners can hone their cutting skills while making this patriotically festive star collage!

Help your fifth grader bring the magnificent spirit of Rome to a modern day, personalized clay coin.

This Labor Day, help your child explore various occupations by discussing the tools workers use on a daily basis at their jobs.

Celebrate Mexican heritage and inspire creativity in your budding artist with this unique arts and crafts activity.

This science fair project idea explores whether color affects a person's emotional state.

Word color association is just a fancy way to talk about the way we connect colors with words.

Encourage a spirit of giving and sharing with this meaningful tzedakah box craft project. 

Are you looking for a fun craft for the next big American holiday? Make this hat with your kid and let him march around the room like a Revolutionary soldier!

Using butcher paper, ink and charcoal, your child will explore ancient motifs such as buffalo, bison and hunters by creating her very own cave painting.

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

Learn about the factors that influence group conformity.

Maracas are most commonly found in music around the world. Introduce your child to percussion and rhythm with this easy-to-make instrument.

Celebrate the colors of the American flag with this playful craft project!