2nd - 5th Grade Social Studies Activities : Page 4

Let your child find her place among the politicians, the flyers, the debates and the countless television ads with a slogan and poster of her very own.

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

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

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

Explore geometry, patterns, and history by creating pretty decorative Islamic tile art.

Helping your child write their own "Thanksgiving Proclamation" can help them grasp the spirit of the day, and develop more of an attitude of gratitude.

This writing activity will promote dialogue about racial segregation and its impact on African-Americans throughout history with your child.

Help your child learn about the world through this 3rd-4th grade geography activity: start a postcard collection and mark where they came from on a world map.

This science project encourages students to investigate the Mozart Effect, the idea that classical music promotes learning.

Being a kid is hard work. Soothe stresses and calm fears with this DIY Zen garden -- all you need is sand, stones and a shoebox.

Make ancient Egypt come alive by showing kids how to make their own mini sarcophagus out of a shoe box.

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

Invite children to create a Fourth of July centerpiece with this simple craft activity!

Kids put their geography knowledge to the test in this balloon volley game inspired by the Dr. Seuss book "Oh the Places You'll Go".

In this activity, your child will learn how to make a drop spindle with a handy vegetable.

In this fun experiment, learn about brand awareness and the influence of media on children by testing logo recognition in different age groups.

Using butcher paper, ink and charcoal, your child will explore ancient motifs such as buffalo, bison and hunters by creating her very own cave painting.

Sultan Ahmed Mosque is often referred to as the Blue Mosque. In this activity, your kid will build his own Blue Mosque just in time for Ramadan!

Teach your first or second grader about an important Mexican holiday, the Day of the Dead, with this traditional skeleton mask made out of a paper plate.

What are the rules of your home? Help your fifth grader draft a Family Constitution and even give it an aged look using soaked tea bags.

Help your fifth grader embrace the roots--literally--of Mother's Day by growing carnations to honor mothers in you family's history.

Combine music, history and craft by making a Native American instrument of your own

This Haggadah scroll activity is great for getting kids to practice handwriting, but it will also get them thinking about the meaning behind Passover.

This project, focused on the burial practices of ancient Egyptians, is a great addition to a social studies curriculum.

This science fair project idea explores whether there is a connection to the color a person wears and the way their emotional state is perceived by others.

Introduce your fifth grader (and friends) to a unique Jewish tradition by paying homage to the Maccabiah games by engaging them in their own makeshift games!

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

Teach your child about the importance and peacefulness of Ramadan as she gets creative drawing domes, minarets and prayer halls.

Get started on an ofrenda for Dia de los Muertos with this easy edible sugar skull project.

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.