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History in the Kitchen: Civil War Cornbread
History in the Kitchen: Civil War Cornbread
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History in the Kitchen: Civil War Cornbread
Fourth Grade
History
Give your child a taste of life in Civil War era America by mixing up a batch of old-fashioned cornbread, adapted from a 19th century recipe.
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History in the Kitchen: Civil War Cornbread
History in the Kitchen: Civil War Cornbread
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History in the Kitchen: Civil War Cornbread
Give your child a taste of life in Civil War era America by mixing up a batch of old-fashioned cornbread, adapted from a 19th century recipe.
Fourth Grade
History
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Bake Colonial Pumpkin Pie
Bake Colonial Pumpkin Pie
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Bake Colonial Pumpkin Pie
Third Grade
History
Take a stab at 18th century American cooking with your kids by following this tasty recipe from one of the first colonial cookbooks.
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Bake Colonial Pumpkin Pie
Bake Colonial Pumpkin Pie
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Bake Colonial Pumpkin Pie
Take a stab at 18th century American cooking with your kids by following this tasty recipe from one of the first colonial cookbooks.
Third Grade
History
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Martin Luther King Stamp
Martin Luther King Stamp
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Martin Luther King Stamp
Fourth Grade
History
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.
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Martin Luther King Stamp
Martin Luther King Stamp
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Martin Luther King Stamp
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.
Fourth Grade
History
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Make a Timeline of an Influential Person
Make a Timeline of an Influential Person
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Make a Timeline of an Influential Person
Second Grade
Reading
Children research and make a timeline of an inspiring woman in this biography activity.
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Make a Timeline of an Influential Person
Make a Timeline of an Influential Person
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Make a Timeline of an Influential Person
Children research and make a timeline of an inspiring woman in this biography activity.
Second Grade
Reading
Activity
Famous African-Americans in History
Famous African-Americans in History
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Famous African-Americans in History
Fourth Grade
Writing
To celebrate black history month, use this matching quiz to help your kid demonstrate their knowledge of famous African-Americans.
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Famous African-Americans in History
Famous African-Americans in History
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Famous African-Americans in History
To celebrate black history month, use this matching quiz to help your kid demonstrate their knowledge of famous African-Americans.
Fourth Grade
Writing
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Barack Obama Crossword and Trivia
Barack Obama Crossword and Trivia
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Barack Obama Crossword and Trivia
Fourth Grade
Reading
Test your learner's knowledge of Barack Obama by challenging your child to complete a crossword puzzle about the President after reading a short biography.
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Barack Obama Crossword and Trivia
Barack Obama Crossword and Trivia
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Barack Obama Crossword and Trivia
Test your learner's knowledge of Barack Obama by challenging your child to complete a crossword puzzle about the President after reading a short biography.
Fourth Grade
Reading
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Make Art Like the Ancient Greeks: Black-Figure Vase Painting
Make Art Like the Ancient Greeks: Black-Figure Vase Painting
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Make Art Like the Ancient Greeks: Black-Figure Vase Painting
Fourth Grade
History
Ancient Greek vases were not only utilitarian, they were also works of art. Jump into ancient cultures by decorating your own vase in classic Greek style.
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Make Art Like the Ancient Greeks: Black-Figure Vase Painting
Make Art Like the Ancient Greeks: Black-Figure Vase Painting
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Make Art Like the Ancient Greeks: Black-Figure Vase Painting
Ancient Greek vases were not only utilitarian, they were also works of art. Jump into ancient cultures by decorating your own vase in classic Greek style.
Fourth Grade
History
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Who Were the Founding Fathers?
Who Were the Founding Fathers?
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Who Were the Founding Fathers?
Fourth Grade
History
Bring historical figures alive with this fun family activity! Your child will plan a founding fathers feast by researching historical figures.
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Who Were the Founding Fathers?
Who Were the Founding Fathers?
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Who Were the Founding Fathers?
Bring historical figures alive with this fun family activity! Your child will plan a founding fathers feast by researching historical figures.
Fourth Grade
History
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Mayan Art
Mayan Art
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Mayan Art
Fourth Grade
History
With a handful of craft supplies, your fourth grader can capture some of the artistic magic of the ancient Maya.
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Mayan Art
Mayan Art
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Mayan Art
With a handful of craft supplies, your fourth grader can capture some of the artistic magic of the ancient Maya.
Fourth Grade
History
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Become an Inventor
Become an Inventor
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Become an Inventor
Fourth Grade
History
In honor of Black History Month, this activity encourages your child to focus on African American inventors, and do a little inventing of his own.
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Become an Inventor
Become an Inventor
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Become an Inventor
In honor of Black History Month, this activity encourages your child to focus on African American inventors, and do a little inventing of his own.
Fourth Grade
History
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Make Cave Paintings
Make Cave Paintings
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Make Cave Paintings
Fourth Grade
History
Using butcher paper, ink and charcoal, your child will explore ancient motifs such as buffalo, bison and hunters by creating her very own cave painting.
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Make Cave Paintings
Make Cave Paintings
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Make Cave Paintings
Using butcher paper, ink and charcoal, your child will explore ancient motifs such as buffalo, bison and hunters by creating her very own cave painting.
Fourth Grade
History
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History Scavenger Hunt
History Scavenger Hunt
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History Scavenger Hunt
Fourth Grade
Writing
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.
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History Scavenger Hunt
History Scavenger Hunt
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History Scavenger Hunt
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.
Fourth Grade
Writing
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Three Kinds of Colonial Cornbread
Three Kinds of Colonial Cornbread
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Three Kinds of Colonial Cornbread
Fourth Grade
History
Explore Pilgrim foodways with three heritage cornbread recipes.
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Three Kinds of Colonial Cornbread
Three Kinds of Colonial Cornbread
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Three Kinds of Colonial Cornbread
Explore Pilgrim foodways with three heritage cornbread recipes.
Fourth Grade
History
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Make a Bullroarer
Make a Bullroarer
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Make a Bullroarer
Fourth Grade
History
Combine music, history and craft by making a Native American instrument of your own
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Make a Bullroarer
Make a Bullroarer
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Make a Bullroarer
Combine music, history and craft by making a Native American instrument of your own
Fourth Grade
History
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Stonehenge Jewelry
Stonehenge Jewelry
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Stonehenge Jewelry
Fourth Grade
History
Attention, Anglophiles! Get your fill of artsy crafts and historical fun with this jewelry project.
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Stonehenge Jewelry
Stonehenge Jewelry
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Stonehenge Jewelry
Attention, Anglophiles! Get your fill of artsy crafts and historical fun with this jewelry project.
Fourth Grade
History
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Design a Sarcophagus
Design a Sarcophagus
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Design a Sarcophagus
Fourth Grade
Community and Culture
This project, focused on the burial practices of ancient Egyptians, is a great addition to a social studies curriculum.
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Design a Sarcophagus
Design a Sarcophagus
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Design a Sarcophagus
This project, focused on the burial practices of ancient Egyptians, is a great addition to a social studies curriculum.
Fourth Grade
Community and Culture
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Molasses Cookies
Molasses Cookies
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Molasses Cookies
Fourth Grade
History
Mix up a batch of molasses cookies, and you'll have a delicious chance to teach your child some math and social studies in the process!
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Molasses Cookies
Molasses Cookies
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Molasses Cookies
Mix up a batch of molasses cookies, and you'll have a delicious chance to teach your child some math and social studies in the process!
Fourth Grade
History
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Map My Ancestors
Map My Ancestors
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Map My Ancestors
Second Grade
History
This family project is a fun way to teach your child about her heritage and practice her geography.
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Map My Ancestors
Map My Ancestors
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Map My Ancestors
This family project is a fun way to teach your child about her heritage and practice her geography.
Second Grade
History
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Civil War "Housewife"
Civil War "Housewife"
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Civil War "Housewife"
Fourth Grade
History
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".
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Civil War "Housewife"
Civil War "Housewife"
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Civil War "Housewife"
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".
Fourth Grade
History
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Cross the River, Patriot!
Cross the River, Patriot!
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Cross the River, Patriot!
Fourth Grade
History
This Fourth of July, play a fun history-inspired math and logic puzzle game for your kids to play!
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Cross the River, Patriot!
Cross the River, Patriot!
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Cross the River, Patriot!
This Fourth of July, play a fun history-inspired math and logic puzzle game for your kids to play!
Fourth Grade
History
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Sock Craft
Sock Craft
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Sock Craft
Fourth Grade
History
Capture a bit of mythological magic with this clever sock craft!
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Sock Craft
Sock Craft
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Sock Craft
Capture a bit of mythological magic with this clever sock craft!
Fourth Grade
History
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Writing About Mount Rushmore
Writing About Mount Rushmore
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Writing About Mount Rushmore
Fourth Grade
Writing
This Presidents Day, meet four of our country's most important heroes with this Mount Rushmore writing activity.
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Writing About Mount Rushmore
Writing About Mount Rushmore
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Writing About Mount Rushmore
This Presidents Day, meet four of our country's most important heroes with this Mount Rushmore writing activity.
Fourth Grade
Writing
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Sew a Colorful Amish Potholder
Sew a Colorful Amish Potholder
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Sew a Colorful Amish Potholder
Fourth Grade
History
Enhance fourth-grade measurement making skills and social studies learning with this stitching project.
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Sew a Colorful Amish Potholder
Sew a Colorful Amish Potholder
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Sew a Colorful Amish Potholder
Enhance fourth-grade measurement making skills and social studies learning with this stitching project.
Fourth Grade
History
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How to Pan for Gold
How to Pan for Gold
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How to Pan for Gold
Fourth Grade
Earth and Space Science
Looking for a fun summer adventure? Learn what it was like to be a prospector during the California Gold Rush by panning for gold in a local creek.
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How to Pan for Gold
How to Pan for Gold
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How to Pan for Gold
Looking for a fun summer adventure? Learn what it was like to be a prospector during the California Gold Rush by panning for gold in a local creek.
Fourth Grade
Earth and Space Science
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How to Paint Like Matisse
How to Paint Like Matisse
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How to Paint Like Matisse
Fourth Grade
History
In this activity, your child will reference Matisse and also learn about patterns.
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How to Paint Like Matisse
How to Paint Like Matisse
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How to Paint Like Matisse
In this activity, your child will reference Matisse and also learn about patterns.
Fourth Grade
History
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Origin of Fireworks
Origin of Fireworks
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Origin of Fireworks
Fourth Grade
Community and Culture
Put your kid's Internet research skills to the test with this activity that will help him learn more about the history and cultural significance of fireworks.
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Origin of Fireworks
Origin of Fireworks
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Origin of Fireworks
Put your kid's Internet research skills to the test with this activity that will help him learn more about the history and cultural significance of fireworks.
Fourth Grade
Community and Culture
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Write a Thanksgiving Proclamation!
Write a Thanksgiving Proclamation!
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Write a Thanksgiving Proclamation!
Fourth Grade
Writing
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.
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Write a Thanksgiving Proclamation!
Write a Thanksgiving Proclamation!
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Write a Thanksgiving Proclamation!
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.
Fourth Grade
Writing
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Historical Quotes
Historical Quotes
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Historical Quotes
Fourth Grade
History
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.
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Historical Quotes
Historical Quotes
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Historical Quotes
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.
Fourth Grade
History
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Pup Tent
Pup Tent
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Pup Tent
Fourth Grade
History
Pop up a pup tent, just like Civil War soldiers did on the battlefield.
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Pup Tent
Pup Tent
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Pup Tent
Pop up a pup tent, just like Civil War soldiers did on the battlefield.
Fourth Grade
History
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Samurai Helmet
Samurai Helmet
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Samurai Helmet
Fourth Grade
History
Explore history and prepare for backyard battle with this samurai helmet craft.
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Samurai Helmet
Samurai Helmet
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Samurai Helmet
Explore history and prepare for backyard battle with this samurai helmet craft.
Fourth Grade
History
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About 4th Grade History Activities

On Education.com, fourth-grade history activities include a variety of engaging and hands-on projects that introduce young students to state and national history. These activities often involve crafting state symbol collages, exploring important historical figures through art, or creating timelines of significant local or national events. Such activities help kids connect to history in a fun and meaningful way, fostering curiosity and providing a foundation for classroom learning.

Learn about fourth-grade history through interactive worksheets, printable lesson plans, and creative enrichment projects on Education.com. Resources include state history activities, explorations of ancient civilizations, and simulations of historical events that make learning both accessible and exciting. This broad range of materials supports educators and parents in providing structured, hands-on history education outside the classroom.

Explore activities that enable children to build history knowledge while developing arts and crafts skills, research abilities, or writing talent. These resources make it easy for teachers and parents to organize educational experiences that connect history, art, and practical critical thinking,reinforcing lessons across multiple disciplines.