Elementary School Social Studies Activities : Page 5

Many of the world's most important historical documents were written with quill pens. Have your kid make his own quill pen and put his penmanship to the test!

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.

Try this recipe with your child and explore Ethiopia through one of its dietary staples: injera, or flat bread!

Spark your child's interest in international sporting events by creating a banner of world flags.

Have you ever wondered how many numbers most people can memorize? Test your friends to find out!

Take advantage of the fact that ink and water don't mix and introduce your kid to suminagashi, a Japanese form of art.

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

This cultural craft makes a pretty decoration and teaches kids about other cultures.

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

This recipe provides a quicker, easier, and slightly healthier way to prepare this classic Louisiana Creole dish.

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.

During your next craft time, strike up the band with this homemade Chinese instrument.

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.

This construction paper activity helps your child to assemble a variety of emotions on a face so she can recognize how she and everyone around her is feeling.

Looking for a fun summer adventure? Learn what it was like to be a prospector during the California Gold Rush by panning for gold in a local creek.

This science fair project idea explores whether there is a connection to the color a person wears and the way their emotional state is perceived by others.

Summer is a good time to teach children about other kinds of community helpers, such as lifeguards, forest rangers, and librarians. This activity is a fun way to get them introduced!

This Haggadah scroll activity is great for getting kids to practice handwriting, but it will also get them thinking about the meaning behind Passover.

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

Teach your child about the art of ancient Australia by creating your own handprint art just like Aboriginal artists did thousands of years ago.

Conduct a mock interview with the President to teach your child about politics, the president and the world she lives in.

Practice math and social studies skills with this fun game based on the Battle of Lexington and Concord.

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

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

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

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

Teaching your child some basic words in Spanish is a breeze at home, with this simple and fun activity that doesn't require special educational materials.

The Egg in a Basket, a traditional British breakfast component, is a simple snack that kids and parents can cook together!

Help your high school revive some Renaissance history with art by making a silverpoint sketch. In this activity, make your own stylus and special paper.

How well can people recall what they have observed. Test your knowledge in this fun experiment.