Have you ever taken a bag of snacks with you on a road trip? If you lived in the 19th century, you might have taken hardtack instead.

Next time you're headed out on the road with your fourth grader, try this alphabet-geography game that the whole family can play.

Help your kids put together a travel journal for your family's next vacation to get them reading, writing, and thinking about what's happening on the trip.

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

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

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

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

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

Help your child comprehend the past by using hands-on activities like this homemade lantern project.

With a handful of craft supplies, your fourth grader can capture some of the artistic magic of the ancient Maya.

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.

Learn an ancient craft with this introduction to weaving. A great tie-in for kids learning about ancient cultures.

Build a decorated box and fill it with research that can help you get to your dream location someday!

Many of the world's most important historical documents were written with quill pens. Have your kid make his own quill pen and put his penmanship to the test!

Looking for a fun summer adventure? Learn what it was like to be a prospector during the California Gold Rush by panning for gold in a local creek.

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