Social Studies Activities : Page 5

Will people perceive your intelligence differently depending on your hair color? Find out in this science fair project idea!

Practice early social studies skills and get your child excited about the new school year with this fun activity.

Learn about the ancient art of Japanese calligraphy with this New Year's activity about kakizome.

The objective of this science fair project is to determine whether there are gender differences when boys and girls view optical illusions.

This science project has students study the idea of human beauty.

This activity with add some fun and education to long car trips. Perfect for family vacations!

Fish for headlines! This fun and exciting social studies activity is a great way to get your fifth grader reading and understanding newspaper articles.

Chinese New Year is a time when many different luck-bringing rituals are performed. In this activity your child will create a lucky trinket.

Has your child ever told you he wants to travel the world and meet new people? Why not keep track of his future travel plans with some fun footprint art.

This science fair project idea explores whether the color of surroundings affects human mood.

Maracas are most commonly found in music around the world. Introduce your child to percussion and rhythm with this easy-to-make instrument.

Inspire your fifth grader to explore a new culture and determine her New Year's fortune by playing this German wax dripping game.

Help your child observe Veterans Day by having him create a paper chain American flag; it's a fun and crafty way to show your patriotism.

This Labor Day, help your child explore various occupations by discussing the tools workers use on a daily basis at their jobs.

Teach your child about the art of ancient Australia by creating your own handprint art just like Aboriginal artists did thousands of years ago.

Few architectural features are as recognizable as the Russian onion dome. In this project, your kid will recreate the striking beauty of this roof-top marvel.

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

Civil War soldiers didn't take their wives with them to the battlefield, but they took along a piece of home: little sewing kits called "housewives".

This project investigates whether chewing gum can help a majority of people with focus and concentration.

Send your child on an online hunt where he will practice working with search engines and use his reading comprehension skills to find specific information.

This Presidents Day, meet four of our country's most important heroes with this Mount Rushmore writing activity.

Celebrate Hanukkah the old-fashioned way with an oil lantern. This craft is a perfect opportunity to teach your child the history of this special holiday.

Conduct a mock interview with the President to teach your child about politics, the president and the world she lives in.

Create a yarn doll out of a few toothpicks and colorful string with this Guatemalan craft.

Making a freedom kite is a great way to show appreciation on Memorial Day or July 4th, and enjoy the summer sunshine with family.

Your child can now recreate history by building his very own fortified castle.

This Kool-Aid tie-dye activity is a kid-friendly craft that never gets old. Learn how to make tie-dye shirts using assorted Kool-Aid flavors here.

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos by baking pan de muerto. In this 5th-6th grade activity, your child will explore another culture while learning about baking.

What are the benefits of good posture? Kids will learn about the cognitive effects of good posture through conducting and observing a controlled experiment.