4th and 5th Grade Social Studies Activities : Page 3

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 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.

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!

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 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.

Help your fourth grader design a first class postage stamp for a hero who stood up for the dignity of people from all walks of life.

Learn about the beautiful Indian art of Madhubani painting with this fun and creative project.

Play food isn't just for preschoolers! Help your child create a fun Passover craft that doubles as tea-party play food for younger siblings.

Take a stab at 18th century American cooking with your kids by following this tasty recipe from one of the first colonial cookbooks.

This science project allows students to study the psychology of happiness.

Take advantage of the fact that ink and water don't mix and introduce your kid to suminagashi, a Japanese form of art.

Explore what freedom and liberty mean to you this Fourth of July with a beautiful portrait collage!

Horse chestnuts are inedible, but British children found a fun use for them around the 1840s by turning them into a game called Conkers.

In Japan, ozoni is one of the main dishes eaten on New Year's Day. Here's how to make this delicious traditional dish with your child.

Inspire young anthropologists with this 5th grade art project: make patterned pottery in the Anasazi style! All you need are a paper plate and markers to start.