1st - 5th Grade Social Studies Activities : Page 4

Your child will look forward to lunchtime with this artistic reinterpretation of the same old cold lunch.

Teach your child Morse code, and a little bit of history that she'll pick up in a flash!

Help your fourth grader design a first class postage stamp for a hero who stood up for the dignity of people from all walks of life.

Celebrate our nation's colonial history by making your very own weaving loom!

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.

Learn about sound physics and do a survey experiment to explore the difference between sound and noise in this science project.

This activity with add some fun and education to long car trips. Perfect for family vacations!

Get started on an ofrenda for Dia de los Muertos with this easy edible sugar skull project.

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

Here's a great activity to help learners satisfy their snow play cravings in a cozy indoor setting!

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.

To pay tribute to the ancient Mexican art of mosaics, your child can craft a colorful mosaic using old magazines, a paper plate and lots of imagination.

Children tap into their own imaginative storytelling skills by creating and writing a richly embellished folk tale about their favorite member of the animal kingdom.

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

Jump into Japanese culture with your child by making your own calligraphy scroll. Try your hand at painting kanji on paper just like Zen masters of old!

How can your child learn about nations during the Olympics? By adopting 5 teams as his own! Here's how.

In this activity, your first grader will practice calendar skills, observe the weather and learns to read calendar words. Here's how to get started:

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

Every year at the Passover Seder, the Ten Plagues are mentioned as part of the ritual. Have your kid draw the plagues to help him remember their importance.

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

Many of the world's most important historical documents were written with quill pens.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.

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.

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.