Social Studies Activities : Page 13

Turn your child's learning about ancient civilizations into a swashbuckling adventure by having her make an ancient treasure map!

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

In this science fair project, students evaluate if the phases of the moon affect the way people feel.

This science project allows students to study the psychology of happiness.

Determine if gender affects the ability to identify different smells.

Teaching your child some basic words in Spanish is a breeze at home, with this simple and fun activity that doesn't require special educational materials.

This science fair project idea explores whether people have an innate feel for the passing of time from a few seconds to 20 minutes.

Teach your child about the importance and meaning behind bowing in Asian cultures and help her expand her cultural horizons with this fun activity.

Check out this sweet recipe idea perfect for celebrating Dia de los Muertos.

This science fair project idea determines whether the diet and taste preferences of humans relate to their personality.

The objective of this sociologically-inclined experiment is to evaluate whether kids' toy preferences are hardwired or develop as they grow.

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

Follow this Colonial recipe for candied rose petals, and share the sweets with friends, family or classmates.

This experiment tests which gender is better at catching how a magician performs his tricks.

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

This science fair project idea studies past and current fads and trends.

This science fair project idea explores discover whether there are any patterns or trends in the memories between different genders.

Teach kids about a fun way they can remember this more efficiently- the power of mnemonics. Kids will be amazed.

This science fair project idea determines whether volunteers remember more information presented orally or visually or kinesthetically.

Learn about our cognitive capacity of attention and to learn about factors that influence attention.

Science fair project which determines whether people are more likely to follow rules if they are easy to understand.

Light up the sky with this lotus lantern, a perfect way to explore Buddha Day.

Your child is sure to find this colorful pink, green and white salad simply irresistible. For an added challenge, give your youngster a pair of chopsticks!

Introduce your kid to abstract art with this painting activity. It's the perfect way to engage a kinesthetic learner and spark an interest in art history!

Is it a square or a circle? See if you can trick your friends with this zany science project!

Administer IQ tests to volunteers. have one group practice typical IQ test problems. Then compare results of the two groups.

The Egg in a Basket, a traditional British breakfast component, is a simple snack that kids and parents can cook together!

In this science fair project, students evaluate the alleged pain-relieving properties of amber.

This science fair project compares the abilities of men and women to understand subtle communication through body language.

Play Exquisite Corpse with your high schooler to give her a taste of French Surrealism while working collaboratively to create unique and funky pieces of art!