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Paper Cup Maracas
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Paper Cup Maracas
Maracas are most commonly found in music around the world. Introduce your child to percussion and rhythm with this easy-to-make instrument.
Preschool
Social studies
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Tracking Temperatures
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Tracking Temperatures
To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.
4th grade
Science
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Going to the Park? Make a Map!
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Going to the Park? Make a Map!
Build your first grader's social studies skills by making a map together.
1st grade
Social studies
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MLK Day Craft
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MLK Day Craft
Help your second grader celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King with this rainbow table mat.
2nd grade
Social studies
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Scratch Art for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Scratch Art for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On Martin Luther King Day, help your third grader create an original "scratch art" card to thank a person who has made a difference in his life.
3rd grade
Social studies
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Make a Garland of Flags!
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Make a Garland of Flags!
Make a garland of paper flags representing your child's favorite countries.
Kindergarten
Social studies
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Chef Hat
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Chef Hat
Let your preschooler feel like a real chef by helping him create his very own chef's hat!
Preschool
Social studies
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Peanut Game
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Peanut Game
In this game, your child and his friends will need to use their observational skills as they try to figure out who's got the peanut!
Preschool
Social studies
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Ojo de Dios
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Ojo de Dios
Give your second-grader insight into the Huichol culture of Mexico with this arts and craft activity by creating an ojo de Dios (eye of God), or yarn weaving.
2nd grade
Social studies
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Craft a Japanese Fan!
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Craft a Japanese Fan!
Encourage your child to learn about the Japanese culture as you make a traditional Japanese fan out of paper.
1st grade
Social studies
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Compete in the Maccabiah Games
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Compete in the Maccabiah Games
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!
5th grade
Social studies
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Make an Oil Lantern
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Make an Oil Lantern
Celebrate Hanukkah the old-fashioned way with an oil lantern. This craft is a perfect opportunity to teach your child the history of this special holiday.
3rd grade
Social studies
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Centennial Timeline
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Centennial Timeline
Commemorate the 100th Day of School with your child by making a timeline covering the last 100 years in this enriching middle school history activity.
Social studies
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Koi Windsock
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Koi Windsock
In this activity, kids learn a little about Japanese culture by making their own windsock in the shape of a koi fish.
3rd grade
Social studies
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Be an Olympics Commentator!
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Be an Olympics Commentator!
Have your kid imagine that she is a TV personality who has been assigned to cover the Olympics.
5th grade
Social studies
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"I Love You" Book
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"I Love You" Book
An "I Love You" book is a perfect gift for a very special friend on Valentine's Day. Our "I Love You" book shares the love in eight different languages.
3rd grade
Social studies
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Tibetan Prayer Flags
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Tibetan Prayer Flags
Encourage your child's interest in other cultures by helping him create his own colorful prayer flag inscribed with a special message for the world.
Social studies
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Make a Bullroarer
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Make a Bullroarer
Combine music, history and craft by making a Native American instrument of your own
4th grade
Social studies
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Make a Drop Spindle - With a Turnip!
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Make a Drop Spindle - With a Turnip!
In this activity, your child will learn how to make a drop spindle with a handy vegetable.
5th grade
Social studies
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Coconut Rice
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Coconut Rice
This gluten free recipe for coconut rice is a tasty way to help any picky eater expand her culinary horizons. She'll get great measuring practice along the way!
Preschool
Social studies
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Make Colonial Rose and Honey Butters
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Make Colonial Rose and Honey Butters
Combine art, history and food with this unique project! Your child will make her own butters, and learn a little about Colonial history at the same time
1st grade
Social studies
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Make Your Own Treasure Map
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Make Your Own Treasure Map
Turn your child's learning about ancient civilizations into a swashbuckling adventure by having her make an ancient treasure map!
Social studies
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Candied Rose Petals
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Candied Rose Petals
Follow this Colonial recipe for candied rose petals, and share the sweets with friends, family or classmates.
5th grade
Social studies
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How to Cane
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How to Cane
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.
5th grade
Social studies
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Life Necklace
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Life Necklace
Have your child try her hand at creating a colorful, beaded necklace that's not only stylish, but also tells a story.
4th grade
Social studies
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Social Studies Resources
Social studies is the study of the social sciences, humanities and history, and has the primary purpose of helping young people make informed decisions as citizens of a democratic society. It teaches young kids how our society functions by studying its history and applying those lessons to current events. With our resources and tools, make history come alive for students and spark their interest in civic issues.
Social Studies 101
Social Studies covers a broad area of study, drawing upon such disciplines as anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion and sociology. It is defined by the American National Council for Social Studies as "the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence."The goal is to give students knowledge about the world, nation and society around them so they can make informed decisions about civic issues that affect them and their families, especially as they grow older. Ultimately, Social Studies is the study of people, from members of our family to people who live on the other side of world. It includes people living now, those who lived in the past and those who will live in the future.
Since people are a complex subject, an integrated study is necessary to give children as full a picture of humanity as possible. History and geography serve as the anchor, supported by other social sciences (psychology, philosophy, sociology, etc.) and the humanities (literature, the performing arts, and the visual arts).
There are approximately 10 fields of study that students learn in elementary and high school.
- Time, Continuity and Change
- People, Places and Environments
- Individual Development and Identity
- Individuals, Groups, and Institutions
- Power, Authority, and Governance
- Production, Distribution, and Consumption
- Science, Technology and Society
- Global Connections
- Civic Ideals and Practices
