Learn whether writing things down really makes things easier to remember.

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.

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.

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

To celebrate black history month, use this matching quiz to help your kid demonstrate their knowledge of famous African-Americans.

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

Create a compass rose from sidewalk chalk in this summer geography project!

Conduct a mock interview with the President to teach your child about politics, the president and the world she lives in.

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

Civil War soldiers didn't take their wives with them to the battlefield, but they took along a piece of home: little sewing kits called "housewives".

This science fair project idea measures out the sugar of various foods and find out whether people can correctly determine how much sugar is in common foods.

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.

Build a decorated box and fill it with research that can help you get to your dream location someday!

Enhance fourth-grade measurement making skills and social studies learning with this stitching project.

Kids put their geography knowledge to the test in this balloon volley game inspired by the Dr. Seuss book "Oh the Places You'll Go".

This family project is a fun way to teach your child about her heritage and practice her geography.

El dia de los muertos (the day of the dead) is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd every year. Other Latin American countries celebrate a variation of the holiday, but it originates in Mexico and is unique to this country. These two days

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.

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

This science fair project idea examines whether boys and girls differ in reflexes.

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

Children research and make a timeline of an inspiring woman in this biography activity.

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

Few architectural features are as recognizable as the Russian onion dome. In this project, your kid will recreate the striking beauty of this roof-top marvel.

This science project encourages students to investigate the Mozart Effect, the idea that classical music promotes learning.

Jump into Japanese culture with your child by making your own calligraphy scroll. Try your hand at painting kanji on paper just like Zen masters of old!

Send your child on an online hunt where he will practice working with search engines and use his reading comprehension skills to find specific information.

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

Help your kids map the "global footprint" of your family's grocery cart by investigating how far your food travels before landing on your dinner table.