Social Studies Activities : Page 15

Teach your kindergartener a little about Mexican culture by giving him a festive, no-cook lesson in how to make "aguas frescas," or seasonal fruit drinks.

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!

Research optical illusions and human auras. Understand why the probable cause of perception is mach bands.

Explore the neural and mental mechanisms at play in mental imagery.

Here's a list of suggestions for parents on how to whet your child's political appetite.

Pop up a pup tent, just like Civil War soldiers did on the battlefield.

Science fair project that determines the effect of concentrated mental effort on physical performance levels.

Celebrate Veterans Day with your child by helping them create and send a well-deserving veteran a "thank you" card via the U.S. Veteran's Affairs Department.

In Colonial times, fixing a chair was a lot easier than making one! Any fifth-grader can wrap up a mirror or photo frame the same way Colonists caned chairs.

This science fair project evaluates the suggestibility of males versus females in copying the actions of those around them.

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

This research project teaches students about synesthesia, a neurological condition that causes sensory overlap.

Retablos are a kind of Latin American folk art that blend personal and spiritual themes. Have your child create her own version of retablo artwork.