Elementary School Social Studies Activities

Craft a paper rocket in this hands-on activity inspired by the life of Mae Jemison!

Help your child discover the difference between his wants and needs using this poster.

Children read a famous letter from the American Civil War, then write a response, in this thoughtful history activity.

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

Draw your own beautiful mandala with this easy technique that ensures symmetrical results every time!

Your child will learn a whole alphabet of different jobs while they complete this brain-teaser chart just in time to celebrate Labor Day!

This easy craft project boosts counting and fine motor skills, and will help kids learn about Jewish culture.

Make sourdough bread...and learn some colonial history and modern science in the process!

This project examines whether people's taste perception is influenced by what they see.

Every year at the Passover Seder, the Ten Plagues are mentioned as part of the ritual. Have your kid draw the plagues to help him remember their importance.

It's always good to have a little help during the holiday. Show your child how to set a table setting and then help him create a placemat map.

Have the children play a more active role in the Seder by helping them prepare paper puppets that represent the ten plagues.

An ancient form of writing gets new life in an activity designed to help your child read understand what life was like for early Native Americans.

Help your kids put together a travel journal for your family's next vacation to get them reading, writing, and thinking about what's happening on the trip.

Liven up your sixth grader's study of world geography with these three fun challenges.

In this activity, your child will prepare for the first night of Passover by creating her own Seder plate.

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.

Use the appeal of the common road sign to your advantage by creating a game with hidden learning opportunities.

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

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

Build your child's social studies skills by making a map together.

This simple art project will help your child think of nice words to say that come from the heart.

Honor our 16th president by having your kid assemble his famous stovepipe hat! This Abe Lincoln hat craft is the perfect way to celebrate Presidents Day.

Play loteria, a Mexican board game! Help your child make this fun and festive game to help her build her vocabulary and have a blast while she's at it.

Make a Korean paper fan! This activity is a great way to help your child explore different cultures while she builds her fine motor and arts and crafts skills.

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.

Want to help your child learn more about his community while boosting creativity? Set up a post office play station right in your very own home!

Have your kid create a chart of job titles. It's a great way to get them to recognize the people whose efforts benefit the community.

Promote your child's appreciation for Jackie Robinson, an important figure in African-American history, by having your child create a baseball card!

During the Passover Seder, many Jewish families pour a cup of red wine for Elijah. This year, help your child create his own welcoming glass for Elijah.