Fifth Grade Social Studies Activities
Fifth Grade Social Studies activities to help show your child the fun side of learning! From easy fifth grade social studies activities to more advanced, we've got you covered! Browse the activities below or use the selector to find similar activities.
On the Road Again! Back Seat Activities
Are you at a loss for how to keep your child entertained during those long hours on your next road trip? Here are some great ways to keep your child's mind active and learning while he passes the time on the road.
Carve a Cuneiform Cylinder Seal
Travel to ancient Mesopotamia with your kids by carving your own unique cuneiform cylinder seals.
Make a Drop Spindle - With a Turnip!
In this activity, your child will learn how to make his own drop spindle. He'll learn a little about the history of spinning and gain the confidence that comes from learning a new skill!
Make an Elegant Colonial Confection
Follow this Colonial recipe for candied rose petals, and share the sweets with friends, family or classmates.
Indian Painting: Art In Nature
Explore the beautiful art and culture of India with this fun and creative project. Your child will expand her artistic and cultural horizons and create a stunning work of art in the process.
Make Roman Relief Coins
Help your child bring the magnificent spirit of Rome to a modern day, personalized clay coin. She'll tell her own unique tales on the front an back of an authentic, carved relief coin.
Engage Your 5th Grade Traveler!
You've been talking about this vacation for years. You've saved the money and hoarded your days off from work. Your fifth grader is even, finally, old enough to savor the sights. It's a dream! There's just one teeny problem: it's about five hundred miles in the car, each way.
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 recipe published in 1863.
Celebrate Colonial History and Make a Loom!
Celebrate our nation's colonial history by making your very own weaving loom! This is a fun project for a summer afternoon, especially if it's around the Fourth of July and you've got some extra yarn in red, white, and blue!
Make a Mexican Tin Art Mirror
Your child can make her own Mexican tin art mirror with cardboard, a mirror, and an aluminum pan.
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