3rd - 5th Grade Social Studies Activities : Page 6

Inspire your fifth grader to explore a new culture and determine her New Year's fortune by playing this German wax dripping game.

Make Korean vegetable pancakes with your child! This dish is delicious way to get your child cooking as you introduce her to recipes from different cultures.

Learn more about the fascinating folk art of Pennsylvania Dutch hex signs with this easy craft.

Spark your child's interest in current events by encouraging them to write a letter to the U.S. president.

This Labor Day, encourage your child to learn more about the different tools and supplies found in a doctor's bag by having her create one of her own!

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

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

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

Celebrate the holidays by making farolitos, paper lanterns with elaborate designs and historical roots.

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

This science fair project idea examines how well individuals can remember a story they were told and how accurately they pass that story along.

Show your kid how to put a new spin on an old classic with this fun party game.

Have your child try her hand at creating a colorful, beaded necklace that's not only stylish, but also tells a story.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Determine if gender affects the ability to identify different smells.

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

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

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.

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!

In this activity, your child will reference Matisse and also learn about patterns.

Has your child ever told you he wants to travel the world and meet new people? Why not keep track of his future travel plans with some fun footprint art.

Check out this sweet recipe idea perfect for celebrating Dia de los Muertos.

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

Do lefties just write different or are their brains different? This science project has students explore what it means to be left handed.

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.