Social Studies
Explore people and places
Listen to folktales and stories from cultures around the world ~ https://www.wbur.org/circleround
Learning in Places - http://learninginplaces.org/for-families/ - Activities you can do in your neighborhood and while taking walks together
Sports Around the World - Quiz from National Geographic Kids - https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/games/quizzes/quiz-whiz-outdoor-sports/
Take a "Tour" of the 50 United States - https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/states/
Every Kid Outdoors
Visit this website to get your Free Pass for all Fourth Graders (during the 2019-20 school year), good through August 31. This provides free entrance to all National Parks for the 4th grader and their immediate family. Passes must be printed and presented at the park entrance. Call ahead to make sure the park you choose accepts the pass.
Some local National Parks you might want to visit are:
Go back in time
Museum of American History - Activities for Kids ~ from the Smithsonian Institute - online games and virtual tours
Write a letter, colonial style - National Postal Museum ~ https://postalmuseum.si.edu/exhibition/out-of-the-mails/just-for-kids
Mission-US ~ Recommended for Grades 6 and up - games to explore important historical events in the U.S.
Appreciate the world around you
Neighborhood Adventure Bingo Cards from National Geographic
Creative Projects from National Geographic Make a treasure hunt, build a Roman Arch, and more!
Watch live Webcams of animals and nature around the world~ Explore.Org ~ Including bald eagle nests with baby eaglets, baby pandas, and ocean life!
Be an active and informed citizen
Read up on Current Events with Time For Kids free online library
iCivics ~ Games to help you be an active and informed citizen
Kid President - watch his videos and get inspired!