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.

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

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.

Here's a simple activity to reinforce your fourth grader's study of her home state and help her make a pretty keepsake.

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

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.

Choose a destination and "race" your way there! This activity is a great for charting progress and motivation.

Spark your child's interest in international sporting events by creating a banner of world flags.

Car cluttered with old maps now that you've adopted GPS technology? Upcycle them in this fun geography craft.

How can your child learn about nations during the Olympics? By adopting 5 teams as his own! Here's how.

Build your child's social studies skills by making a map together.

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

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