4th and 5th Grade Social Studies Activities : Page 5

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

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!

Science fair project which determines whether people are more likely to follow rules if they are easy to understand.

Pop up a pup tent, just like Civil War soldiers did on the battlefield.

How can your child learn about nations during the Olympics? By adopting 5 teams as his own! Here's how.

Capture a bit of mythological magic with this clever sock craft!

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.

In this fun experiment, learn about brand awareness and the influence of media on children by testing logo recognition in different age groups.

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.

Science fair project which determines whether a person's taste in music is dictated by the key that the song is written in.

Explore history and prepare for backyard battle with this samurai helmet craft.

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

Take advantage of the fact that ink and water don't mix and introduce your kid to suminagashi, a Japanese form of art.

This experiment tests which gender is better at catching how a magician performs his tricks.

This science project allows students to study the psychology of happiness.

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.

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

Explore the world from your own home by conducting research about other cultures with your 4th grade child.

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

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

Have your kid imagine that she is a TV personality who has been assigned to cover the Olympics.