Here's a social studies activity to help your middle-school or high-school teenager better understand how contour maps work using only the back of her hand.

Engage your preschool children's senses by discovering nature and geography on a walk through the neighborhood.

Learn more about the fascinating folk art of Pennsylvania Dutch hex signs with this easy craft.

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

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

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

Help your kids map the "global footprint" of your family's grocery cart by investigating how far your food travels before landing on your dinner table.

Create a compass rose from sidewalk chalk in this summer geography project!

Challenge your fourth grader to try to recreate the geography of her state using just flour, salt, and water.

When it comes to helping your third grader manage a school backpack, small steps now bring big payoffs later.