Preschool - 5th Grade Social Studies Activities : Page 10

Is it a square or a circle? See if you can trick your friends with this zany science project!

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.

What are the rules of your home? Help your fifth grader draft a Family Constitution and even give it an aged look using soaked tea bags.

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.

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.

Make a paper plate puppet that'll help your child imagine what it's like to be in a performance of the dragon dance.

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

Teach your child about the importance and meaning behind bowing in Asian cultures and help her expand her cultural horizons with this fun activity.

Celebrate the holidays by making farolitos, paper lanterns with elaborate designs and historical roots.

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

Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.

This shamrock magnet is the perfect project for St. Patrick's Day. It's simple to make and will fill your refrigerator with Irish spirit!

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

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

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.

Celebrate Hanukkah the old-fashioned way with an oil lantern. This craft is a perfect opportunity to teach your child the history of this special holiday.

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

Learn an ancient craft with this introduction to weaving. A great tie-in for kids learning about ancient cultures.

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

Teach an important and often comical historical lesson with a prediction game that teaches youngsters about the fallibility of word-of-mouth talk.

Engage your preschool children's senses by discovering nature and geography on a walk through the neighborhood.

Encourage your child to memorize the items on the Seder plate and what they symbolize with this artsy activity.

Learn more about the fascinating folk art of Pennsylvania Dutch hex signs with this easy craft.

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.

This science fair project idea examines how well individuals can remember a story they were told and how accurately they pass that story along.

Sometimes a sandwich is just ho hum boring. Help your kid make lunch fun by threading her favorite ingredients on a skewer for a quick and easy sandwich kabob.

Whether you're teaching your kid about this important cultural art form or simply looking for a fun project, sandpainting is a fun activity you'll both enjoy.

Light up the sky with this lotus lantern, a perfect way to explore Buddha Day.

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.

Show your kid how to put a new spin on an old classic with this fun party game.