Social Studies Activities : Page 8

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

Make this dragon relief with your first grader to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and teach her about an important part of Chinese culture.

Explore the world from your own home by conducting research about other cultures with your 4th grade child.

Encourage your child's interest in other cultures by helping him create his own colorful prayer flag inscribed with a special message for the world.

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

Explore the relationship between personality traits and birth order effects.

Teach your child about the importance of Labor Day by helping her learn about the different hats that are worn by workers in various occupations.

Put your kid's Internet research skills to the test with this activity that will help him learn more about the history and cultural significance of fireworks.

Explore African and Asian traditions with this recipe for homemade henna ink!

Write to a deployed soldier to help your child practice reading, writing, and get a better understanding of what it means to serve our country.

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

Kick off the spookiest time of the year with an art project inspired by the ancient Egyptian process of mummification.

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos by baking pan de muerto. In this 5th-6th grade activity, your child will explore another culture while learning about baking.

This science project allows students to study the psychology of happiness.

Car cluttered with old maps now that you've adopted GPS technology? Upcycle them in this fun geography craft.

Capture a bit of mythological magic with this clever sock craft!

Explore Pilgrim foodways with three heritage cornbread recipes.

Help your child learn about the world through this 3rd-4th grade geography activity: start a postcard collection and mark where they came from on a world map.

Make sunomono, a simple Japanese cucumber vinegar salad, and kid-friendly chopsticks in this fun kindergarten activity.

Inspire young anthropologists with this 5th grade art project: make patterned pottery in the Anasazi style! All you need are a paper plate and markers to start.

Help your fifth grader embrace the roots--literally--of Mother's Day by growing carnations to honor mothers in you family's history.

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.

Can you fool your eyes and your brain with an optical illusion? The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate various kinds of optical illusions.

Mix up a batch of molasses cookies, and you'll have a delicious chance to teach your child some math and social studies in the process!

Learn about the ancient art of Japanese calligraphy with this New Year's activity about kakizome.

This science fair project idea explores how far the âdanger zoneâ is from different types of caution signs.

This science fair project idea explores whether dogs do look like their owners.

On Martin Luther King Day, help your third grader create an original "scratch art" card to thank a person who has made a difference in his life.

In Japan, ozoni is one of the main dishes eaten on New Year's Day. Here's how to make this delicious traditional dish with your child.