Horse chestnuts are inedible, but British children found a fun use for them around the 1840s by turning them into a game called Conkers.

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.

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.

The words of great thinkers throughout the ages have changed the course of history. Have your kid find an inspiring quote and create a work of art around it.

Help your kid keep track of all the developments that led to the American Revolution, by portraying the steps visually and literally!

Help your fifth grader trace your family's roots and interview all the living mothers to create a makeshift, 3-D family tree!

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.

Inspire young anthropologists with this 5th grade art project: make patterned pottery in the Anasazi style! All you need are a paper plate and markers to start.

Being a kid is hard work. Soothe stresses and calm fears with this DIY Zen garden -- all you need is sand, stones and a shoebox.

Learn about sound physics and do a survey experiment to explore the difference between sound and noise in this science project.

Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.

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.

Your child can make her own Mexican tin art mirror with cardboard, a mirror, and an aluminum pan.

Bring historical figures alive with this fun family activity! Your child will plan a founding fathers feast by researching historical figures.

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

Learn about the beautiful Indian art of Madhubani painting with this fun and creative project.

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

Helping your child write their own "Thanksgiving Proclamation" can help them grasp the spirit of the day, and develop more of an attitude of gratitude.

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

What could be more fun than doing sidewalk art? How about making your own colored sidewalk chalk!

Help your fifth grader create an art card that celebrates the enduring values of Passover.

Celebrate our nation's colonial history by making your very own weaving loom!

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

This science fair project idea explores how far the âdanger zoneâ is from different types of caution signs.

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.

Your child will create their very own traditional Indian Toran wall hanging using construction paper, yarn and paint.

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

This Pysanky egg-decorating activity is perfect for young artists. Bring a little color and creativity to any holiday with this traditional Ukrainian craft.

Next time you're headed out on the road with your fourth grader, try this alphabet-geography game that the whole family can play.

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.