Social Studies Activities

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

Barack Obama Crossword and Trivia

Barack Obama Crossword and Trivia

How well does your child really know the 44th President of the United States? In this activity, your child will read Barack Obama's biography online and then test his knowledge with this challenging crossword!

Make Your Own Maccabee Shield

Make Your Own Maccabee Shield

This activity blends the history of the Maccabee revolt with a creative project for your children.

Play Vocab-Building Improv!

Play Vocab-Building Improv!

There is no better time than the present to begin fostering your talented and creative young learner's knack for improvisation. With this anytime, anywhere game, kids can get a giggle while increasing their vocabulary.

Create a Postcard From Africa

Create a Postcard From Africa

Let your imagination take flight as you explore the beautiful continent of Africa! Celebrate African heritage by discovering a new and exciting place in Africa and writing a postcard to a friend, pretending you are in Africa.

Make a Mexican Tin Art Mirror

Make a Mexican Tin Art Mirror

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

Make a Kid-Friendly Magnetic Menorah!

Make a Kid-Friendly Magnetic Menorah!

Help him craft his own magnetic menorah that he can safely "light" himself.

Make an Egyptian Sarcophagus

Make an Egyptian Sarcophagus

Make ancient Egypt come alive by teaching kids how to make their own mini sarcophagus out of a shoe box.

Make a Knuckle Contour Map

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

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.

Tin Can Lanterns

Tin Can Lanterns

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

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