Celebrate Black History Month by having your child make her own version of a kente cloth after learning what the different colors on a kente cloth symbolize.

Test your learner's knowledge of Barack Obama by challenging your child to complete a crossword puzzle about the President after reading a short biography.

Your second grader can honor two renowned U.S. Presidents--Abraham Lincoln and George Washington--by crafting larger-than-life pennies and quarters!

El dia de los muertos (the day of the dead) is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd every year. Other Latin American countries celebrate a variation of the holiday, but it originates in Mexico and is unique to this country. These two days

This science fair project idea explores whether people have an innate feel for the passing of time from a few seconds to 20 minutes.

Give your second-grader insight into the Huichol culture of Mexico with this arts and craft activity by creating an ojo de Dios (eye of God), or yarn weaving.

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

This project, focused on the burial practices of ancient Egyptians, is a great addition to a social studies curriculum.

Help your second grader celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King with this rainbow table mat.

Teach kids about a fun way they can remember this more efficiently- the power of mnemonics. Kids will be amazed.

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

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

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

Help your child create his own pinata in this fun and easy activity. Use paper mache and fingerpaint for a party pinata everyone will love.

In this project, a mnemonic is used to test how it increases memory.

Make a lei and bring a touch of the tropical lifestyle into your home!

Kids are acutely aware of what's "fair" and what's not. Here's a quirky way to teach your first grader the importance of voting and democracy.

Attention, Anglophiles! Get your fill of artsy crafts and historical fun with this jewelry project.

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

In this fun project, use a memory game to test various age groups and determine whether aging directly affects short-term memory loss.

Children read a famous letter from the American Civil War, then write a response, in this thoughtful history activity.

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 measures out the sugar of various foods and find out whether people can correctly determine how much sugar is in common foods.

Learn an ancient craft with this introduction to weaving. A great tie-in for kids learning about ancient cultures.

This Presidents Day, meet four of our country's most important heroes with this Mount Rushmore writing activity.

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.

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.

Craft a paper rocket in this hands-on activity inspired by the life of Mae Jemison!

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.

Play food isn't just for preschoolers! Help your child create a fun Passover craft that doubles as tea-party play food for younger siblings.