3rd and 4th Grade Construction & Sculpture Social Studies Resources

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

Learn about the architecture of Asia by building your very own model of a pagoda!

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.

Make an initiation shield like the ones from the Kikuyu tribe in Africa for an art project.

Help your child to make a beautiful Africa mask to help her reinforce important spatial and compositional skills.

Whether your child is celebrating a great American holiday or simply feeling patriotic, this american flag craft is sure to please your little artist.

Make ancient Egypt come alive by showing kids how to make their own mini sarcophagus out of a shoe box.

Challenge your fourth grader to try to recreate the geography of her state using just flour, salt, and water.

Invite children to create a Fourth of July centerpiece with this simple craft activity!

Combine music, history and craft by making a Native American instrument of your own

Create a yarn doll out of a few toothpicks and colorful string with this Guatemalan craft.

Making a freedom kite is a great way to show appreciation on Memorial Day or July 4th, and enjoy the summer sunshine with family.

Celebrate Hanukkah the old-fashioned way with an oil lantern. This craft is a perfect opportunity to teach your child the history of this special holiday.

Teach your child about Chinese New Year by creating a dragon float inspired by the brilliant traditional ones seen in Chinese new year parades.

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

Bring a bit of the fun of Yuan Xiao Jie to your home with this lantern activity. Happy New Year!

In this activity, kids learn a little about Japanese culture by making their own windsock in the shape of a koi fish.