Middle School Social Studies Activities
Middle School Social Studies activities to help show your child the fun side of learning! From easy middle school social studies activities to more advanced, we've got you covered! Browse the activities below or use the selector to find similar activities.
Hang a Holiday Star to Watch Over You
For Filipino families, parols (stars) are the ultimate holiday decorations! Here's how to make your own.
Write Mythological Mad Libs
Help your child put a new spin on her favorite myth by turning it into a mad lib game. Guaranteed to bring the giggles, this goofy activity also packs in the learning.
Make a Knuckle Contour Map
Contour maps show the highs and lows of geography. This activity will help your teenager understand contour maps like the back of her hand...with the back of her hand!
Celebrate 100 Days of School with a Centennial Time Line
Commemorate the 100th Day of School with your child by examining events of the past, present, and future.
Host a Founding Fathers Feast
Bring historical figures alive with this fun family activity! Your child will plan a founding fathers feast by researching historical figures and assigning each character to a dinner guest.
Trace the "Steps" to the American Revolution
There were quite a few developments that led up to the American Revolution, and it's tough to keep them all straight. Here's how to create a visual of all the different steps--literally.
Make a Hoplite Shield
Spark your child's interest in ancient history by making a round shield like the ones carried by hoplites, Ancient Greek citizen-soldiers. It's a surefire hit with boys fascinated by weaponry.
Geography Challenges: One Border and More
As your sixth grader studies world cultures, he'll benefit from a general sense of geography. Liven up his study of location by getting him started on these three challenges.
Be an Olympics Commentator for the Day
Have your aspiring broadcast journalist imagine that she is a TV personality who has been assigned to cover the Winter Olympics. Live commentary, remembering names, and using sports lingo may not be as easy as it looks!
Create a Tibetan Prayer Flag
Prayer flags are a rich part of Tibetan Buddhist culture. Encourage your child's interest in other cultures by helping him create his own colorful prayer flag.
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