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Fourth Grade History Activities

Fourth grade history activities help to show your child the fun side of learning! There is a wide variety of activities and crafts here to help your child learn about history and culture around the world, from learning how to paint like Matisse to a comedy and tragedy masks activity.

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Make Cave Paintings

Using butcher paper, ink and charcoal, your child will explore ancient motifs such as buffalo, bison and hunters by creating her very own cave painting.

Design a Sarcophagus

This project, focused on the burial practices of ancient Egyptians, is a great addition to a social studies curriculum.

How to Paint Like Matisse

In this activity, your child will reference Matisse and also learn about patterns.

How to Pan for Gold

Looking for a fun summer adventure? Learn what it was like to be a prospector during the California Gold Rush by panning for gold in a local creek.

Make a Bullroarer

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

Stonehenge Jewelry

Attention, Anglophiles! Get your fill of artsy crafts and historical fun with this jewelry project.

Historical Quotes

The words of great thinkers throughout the ages have changed the course of history. Have your kid find an inspiring quote and create a work of art around it.

Explore history and prepare for backyard battle with this samurai helmet craft.

With a handful of craft supplies, your fourth grader can capture some of the artistic magic of the ancient Maya.

Origin of Fireworks

Put your kid's Internet research skills to the test with this activity that will help him learn more about the history and cultural significance of fireworks.

Capture a bit of mythological magic with this clever sock craft!

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