Social Studies Activities : Page 11

Get your child excited for the seemingly stuffier side of these chilly months with a mock debate.

Your first or second grader will delight in creating multi-colored confetti egg smashers, traditional in Mexico, called cascarones!

In this activity, your child will create a red envelope that can be filled with money to spread good will and ward off evil spirits in the New Year.

Your child can create an interactive map of his neighborhood focusing on the different textures he finds!

This Labor Day, encourage your child to learn more about the different tools and supplies found in a doctor's bag by having her create one of her own!

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

This science fair project idea compares the cuteness reaction between genders.

Improve your kindergartener's vocabulary with this fun, quick, and simple improvisation activity! He'll love acting while practicing directionality words.

This science fair experiment examines the relationship between gender, age, and smiling.

Help your child appreciate grandparents, history, and societal changes while making a poster handmade, heartfelt grandparent's day craft.

Introduce your second grader to a fun Mexican custom by showing her how to make papel picado, a beautiful creation of cut-out tissue paper.

Have you ever wondered how many numbers most people can memorize? Test your friends to find out!

The objective of this science fair project is to assess the benefits of the game system for improving player performance following use.

This project will explore whether music influences physical endurance.

Teach your child about Chinese New Year by creating a dragon float inspired by the brilliant traditional ones seen in Chinese new year parades.

This activity will give pre-readers practice building a story. And it's silly fun, too!

Teach your first or second grader about an important Mexican holiday, the Day of the Dead, with this traditional skeleton mask made out of a paper plate.

Celebrate the holidays by making farolitos, paper lanterns with elaborate designs and historical roots.

Learn an ancient craft with this introduction to weaving. A great tie-in for kids learning about ancient cultures.

This science fair project idea examines how well individuals can remember a story they were told and how accurately they pass that story along.

This is a healthy dish that'll bring color to any meal but simple enough that kids of all ages can take the lead in making this delicious Korean dish.

Show your kid how to put a new spin on an old classic with this fun party game.

In this science fair project, students investigate how different colors influence appetite.

Have your child try her hand at creating a colorful, beaded necklace that's not only stylish, but also tells a story.

Play food isn't just for preschoolers! Help your child create a fun Passover craft that doubles as tea-party play food for younger siblings.

Washi Ningyo, otherwise known as Japanese paper dolls, make fantastic bookmarks! Encourage your child to read more with this delightful, origami-inspired doll.

Get ready for Thanksgiving by explaining the importance of the harvest. This craft is a great way for her to show thanks for all that delicious food!

Explore whether pianists have the tendency to type faster than non-pianists.

During your next craft time, strike up the band with this homemade Chinese instrument.

Tell the Purim story in a new way: By making a set of puppets out of an old deck of cards!