5th Grade Social Studies Activities : Page 3

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

Spark your child's interest in current events by encouraging them to write a letter to the U.S. president.

El dia de los muertos (the day of the dead) is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd every year. Other Latin American countries celebrate a variation of the holiday, but it originates in Mexico and is unique to this country. These two days

This science fair project idea explores whether people have an innate feel for the passing of time from a few seconds to 20 minutes.

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.

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

This science fair project idea explores whether cats can be trained in the same way that dogs can.

Travel to ancient Mesopotamia with your kids by carving your own unique cuneiform cylinder seals.

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

Help your fifth grader create an art card that celebrates the enduring values of Passover.

Your child can now recreate history by building his very own fortified castle.

Follow this Colonial recipe for candied rose petals, and share the sweets with friends, family or classmates.

Fish for headlines! This fun and exciting social studies activity is a great way to get your fifth grader reading and understanding newspaper articles.

Teach kids about a fun way they can remember this more efficiently- the power of mnemonics. Kids will be amazed.

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

This science fair project idea examines whether boys and girls differ in reflexes.

Celebrate the holidays by making farolitos, paper lanterns with elaborate designs and historical roots.

This science fair project idea examines how well individuals can remember a story they were told and how accurately they pass that story along.

Show your kid how to put a new spin on an old classic with this fun party game.

This science fair project idea explores whether color affects a person's emotional state.

Your child can make her own Mexican tin art mirror with cardboard, a mirror, and an aluminum pan.

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.

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos by baking pan de muerto. In this 5th-6th grade activity, your child will explore another culture while learning about baking.

Kokeshi dolls have been around since the 17th century, and now your child can recreate a piece of Japanese history and culture right at home.

This experiment tests which gender is better at catching how a magician performs his tricks.

Retablos are a kind of Latin American folk art that blend personal and spiritual themes. Have your child create her own version of retablo artwork.

Washi Ningyo, otherwise known as Japanese paper dolls, make fantastic bookmarks! Encourage your child to read more with this delightful, origami-inspired doll.

Get your creative kid into tasseography! The ancient art of reading tea leaves gets a modern update in this simplified version for youthful fortune tellers!

In Colonial times, fixing a chair was a lot easier than making one! Any fifth-grader can wrap up a mirror or photo frame the same way Colonists caned chairs.