1st - 5th Grade Social Studies Activities : Page 9

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.

Help your child construct and author a "sempuyo," a traditional Japanese book with accordion-style pages; she will develop her writing and fine motor skills.

Combine art, history and food with this unique project! Your child will make her own butters, and learn a little about Colonial history at the same time

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

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

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

Encourage your child to make a Chinese scroll painting as part of his world history or art studies, or just to pass the time on a weekend.

Science fair project which determines whether people are more likely to follow rules if they are easy to understand.

Your child is sure to find this colorful pink, green and white salad simply irresistible. For an added challenge, give your youngster a pair of chopsticks!

Retablos are a kind of Latin American folk art that blend personal and spiritual themes. Have your child create her own version of retablo artwork.

Washi Ningyo, otherwise known as Japanese paper dolls, make fantastic bookmarks! Encourage your child to read more with this delightful, origami-inspired doll.

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!

Kokeshi dolls have been around since the 17th century, and now your child can recreate a piece of Japanese history and culture right at home.

In Colonial times, fixing a chair was a lot easier than making one! Any fifth-grader can wrap up a mirror or photo frame the same way Colonists caned chairs.

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

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

Have your kid imagine that she is a TV personality who has been assigned to cover the Olympics.

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

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

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.

Tu B'Shevat is a Jewish holiday during which the "new year" for trees is celebrated. In this activity your child will paint a pot to grow his own plant.

Test your kid's knowledge of presidents one through forty-four with this fun and educational matching game!

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.

When it comes to helping your third grader manage a school backpack, small steps now bring big payoffs later.

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

This November, it's elephant versus donkey! Does your third grader understand the meaning behind the animals political parties choose to represent them?

Is it a square or a circle? See if you can trick your friends with this zany science project!

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