3rd - 5th Grade Social Studies Activities

Craft a paper rocket in this hands-on activity inspired by the life of Mae Jemison!

Your child will learn a whole alphabet of different jobs while they complete this brain-teaser chart just in time to celebrate Labor Day!

Draw your own beautiful mandala with this easy technique that ensures symmetrical results every time!

This project examines whether people's taste perception is influenced by what they see.

This science fair project idea measures out the sugar of various foods and find out whether people can correctly determine how much sugar is in common foods.

Liven up your sixth grader's study of world geography with these three fun challenges.

Children research and make a timeline of an inspiring woman in this biography activity.

Children read a famous letter from the American Civil War, then write a response, in this thoughtful history activity.

Make sourdough bread...and learn some colonial history and modern science in the process!

Every year at the Passover Seder, the Ten Plagues are mentioned as part of the ritual. Have your kid draw the plagues to help him remember their importance.

Bring historical figures alive with this fun family activity! Your child will plan a founding fathers feast by researching historical figures.

An ancient form of writing gets new life in an activity designed to help your child read understand what life was like for early Native Americans.

Ancient Greek vases were not only utilitarian, they were also works of art. Jump into ancient cultures by decorating your own vase in classic Greek style.

This Pysanky egg-decorating activity is perfect for young artists. Bring a little color and creativity to any holiday with this traditional Ukrainian craft.

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

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

Make this African collar necklace for a lesson in crafting and African culture.

Ignite your child's creativity by having them design their own clay version of an alebrije, a traditional fanciful creature like the ones made in Oaxaca, Mexico.

Celebrate the colors of the American flag with this playful craft project!

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.

Promote your child's appreciation for Jackie Robinson, an important figure in African-American history, by having your child create a baseball card!

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

Help your kid keep track of all the developments that led to the American Revolution, by portraying the steps visually and literally!

Practice math and social studies skills with this fun game based on the Battle of Lexington and Concord.

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!

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.

Write to a deployed soldier to help your child practice reading, writing, and get a better understanding of what it means to serve our country.

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.

Learn about the Bill of Rights this Presidents Day by playing a Pictionary-inspired drawing game. Players draw a right as others try to guess what it is.

Learn about the architecture of Asia by building your very own model of a pagoda!