High School Social Studies Activities

High School Social Studies activities to help show your child the fun side of learning! From easy high school social studies activities to more advanced, we've got you covered! Browse the activities below or use the selector to find similar activities.

Make a Quill Pen

Make a Quill Pen

Many of the world's most important historical documents were written with quill pens. Now your child can make his own, and experiment writing with a feather pen-- just like Washington and Jefferson.

Revive French Surrealism: Play Exquisite Corpse!

Revive French Surrealism: Play Exquisite Corpse!

Play Exquisite Corpse with your high schooler to give her a taste of French Surrealism while working collaboratively to create unique and funky pieces of art!

Be a Roving Reporter!

Be a Roving Reporter!

Snapping photos, filming videos, and writing blogs-- predominantly visual activities -- are the most common ways to share experiences, while iPods help kids, and parents, tune people out. Why not help your teen use the gadget to connect with others?

A Guide to Understanding Savings Accounts and Interest Rates

A Guide to Understanding Savings Accounts and Interest Rates

Here's an activity to help your teenager make informed decisions about managing his finances and saving wisely for his future.

Pop Culture Game

Pop Culture Game

This low-prep party game is a perfect for entertaining all-too-easily-bored teens, and an easy way to lighten the mood during a group study session.

Edit a Newspaper from the Past

Edit a Newspaper from the Past

Show your teens the connection between making history and writing it by having them write, illustrate, and edit a newspaper from the past.

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