2nd and 3rd Grade U.S. History Activities

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

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

Promote your child's appreciation for Jackie Robinson, an important figure in African-American history, by having your child create a baseball card!

What better way to remember the achievements of past U.S. Presidents than with a game of memory!

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

This writing activity will promote dialogue about racial segregation and its impact on African-Americans throughout history with your child.

Take a stab at 18th century American cooking with your kids by following this tasty recipe from one of the first colonial cookbooks.

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 comprehend the past by using hands-on activities like this homemade lantern project.