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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!

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Travel to ancient Mesopotamia with your kids by carving your own unique cuneiform cylinder seals.
Carve a Cuneiform Cylinder Seal
Fifth Grade
History
Help your fifth grader bring the magnificent spirit of Rome to a modern day, personalized clay coin.
Make Roman Relief Coins
Fifth Grade
History
Follow this Colonial recipe for candied rose petals, and share the sweets with friends, family or classmates.
Candied Rose Petals
Fifth Grade
US History
In this activity, your child will learn how to make a drop spindle with a handy vegetable.
Make a Drop Spindle - With a Turnip!
Fifth Grade
History
This egg-decorating activity is perfect for young artists and makes for a great addition to all seasons and holidays. Here's how to get started.
Pysanky Eggs
Fifth Grade
World Cultures
To pay tribute to the ancient Mexican art of mosaics, your child can craft a colorful mosaic using old magazines, a paper plate and lots of imagination.
Make an Aztec Inspired Mosaic Plate
Fifth Grade
World Cultures
Make cool stuff out of recyclable materials, or go on a trip around the world. Whatever you do, it'll be fun and educational!
Activities That Make You Think Globally (7)
Fifth Grade
Civics & Government
Inspire your fifth grader to explore a new culture and determine her New Year's fortune by playing this German wax dripping game.
Secret Fortune
Fifth Grade
World Cultures
Your child can make her own Mexican tin art mirror with cardboard, a mirror, and an aluminum pan.
Mexican Tin Mirror
Fifth Grade
World Cultures
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.
History in the Kitchen: Civil War Cornbread
Fifth Grade
US History
Here are some great ways to keep your child's mind active and learning while he passes the time on the road.
Car Games for Kids
Fifth Grade
Geography
Kokeshi dolls have been around since the 17th century, and now your child can have recreate piece of Japanese history and culture right at home.
Kokeshi Doll
Fifth Grade
World Cultures
Celebrate our nation's colonial history by making your very own weaving loom!
Make Your Own Loom
Fifth Grade
US History
Fish for headlines! This fun and exciting social studies activity is a great way to get your fifth grader reading and understanding newspaper articles.
Fishing for Headlines
Fifth Grade
Civics & Government
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.
Draft a Family Constitution
Fifth Grade
US History

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