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An ancient form of writing gets new life in an activity designed to help your child read understand what life was like for early Native Americans.

To celebrate black history month, use this matching quiz to help your kid demonstrate their knowledge of famous African-Americans.

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

Show your fourth grader how to make a delicate, dried flower bookmark with flowers native to their neighborhood.

Create a beautiful piece of pottery by hand using a few simple ingredients, and learn about the Native American Acoma tribe while doing it!

Chicken souse is a delicious dish native to the Caribbean. Much like American chicken soup, souse contains meat, broth and vegetables but with an island twist.

April is National Pecan Month! Your child can make a tasty treat and learn more about pecans, which are native to the southern United States!

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

This writing activity will promote dialogue about racial segregation and its impact on African-Americans throughout history with your child.

In this activity you and your child will learn about the African Americans that changed history in a fun quiz format.

Give your child an American history lesson as you create a colorful mini totem pole!

The pottery technique of coiling may be old, but it's probably new to your kid! Make coil pots with your preschooler throw in a little cultural lesson too!

Bring the rich history of Thanksgiving to life with a quirky and sweet paper plate craft.

Teach your child how to make an all-natural, yellow-brown dye, using just walnut shells and water. This deep dye can be used on textiles, art, and wood.

Help your child sleep easy with this gorgeous paper plate dream catcher.

Bring a little Caribbean flavor and cultural knowledge to the table with this delicious conch salad, a local Bahamian dish.

Research camouflage products and techniques, test quality by timing volunteers. Calculate the average length of time to recognize the subject.

In this experiment, young ecologists will learn about a type of edge effect: how trees and plants at the edge of a forest can act as a weed filter.

Research historic methods of food preservation. Analyze alternative recipes and techniques of food preservation. Document success with photographs.

Create a brush pile to help wintering wildlife stay warm and cozy through the winter.

Even the birds need to get out of the rain during the winter months. Help your child help nature and fill a lazy afternoon with this easy, cute craft.

This biodiversity project examines the biodiversity in your own backyard.

Help your fourth grader design a first class postage stamp for a hero who stood up for the dignity of people from all walks of life.

These quick and easy pumpkin quesadillas are as delicious as they are nutritious. Celebrate Fall and the wonder squash that is the pumpkin!

Make a seed bomb and let your junior guerilla gardener spread flowers far and wide.

Science fair project that examines the biodiversity of ant populations in various locations.

Create a habitat for a butterfly right in your own backyard, and build your first grader's science knowledge while you're at it.

This March, try decorating your home with these scented shamrocks--sure to fill your home with Irish spirit.

Explore the electrical energy present in energy drinks.

Make a Canadian-Themed dinner with your child to celebrate the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics!