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.

String a Patterned Necklace

String a Patterned Necklace

Have your child try her hand at creating a colorful, beaded necklace in true tribal style.

Engage Your 4th Grade Traveler!

Engage Your 4th Grade Traveler!

In fourth grade, kids are learning important new skills in geography, social studies and math--and your family trip can be a fabulous time to reinforce them.

Craft Rolled Beeswax Candles

Craft Rolled Beeswax Candles

Creating beeswax candles combines the honey-like sweet smell of beeswax and the welcome glow of candlelight. This is a wonderful and easy activity that will get your child thinking about bees in a whole new light.

Paint a Ceiling with Michelangelo

Paint a Ceiling with Michelangelo

Your child can experience what it was like for Michelangelo while he was painting his masterpiece with the use of the kitchen table â and some imagination!

Create an Animal Folk Tale

Create an Animal Folk Tale

Taking inspiration from African folklore, help your child create a richly-embellished tale about his favorite member of the animal kingdom!

Make Your Own Flag!

Make Your Own Flag!

By making his own flag, your child can represent his family, his imaginary country, his feelings or his name. The sky's the limit, so hoist your flag high!

Craft Colombian Line Drawings

Craft Colombian Line Drawings

Craft like the Colombians did in ancient times and make these line drawings out of twine, rope, or yarn.

Architecture of Asia: Build a Pagoda

Architecture of Asia: Build a Pagoda

Learn about the architecture of Asia by building your very own model of a pagoda! This fun construction project will give your budding architect a chance to explore other cultures while he practices his measuring and geometry skills.

Make a Bullroarer

Make a Bullroarer

Combine music, history and craft by making a Native American instrument of your own.

Make a Swahili Counting Book

Make a Swahili Counting Book

In this activity, your child will make her own book of Swahili numbers filled with pictures of animals found throughout Africa.

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