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Italy Unit Study

Explore the geography, culture, and traditions of Italy with our literature-based country study. Meet Strega Nona, read Telephone Tales by Gianni Rodari, explore the work of Leonardo da Vinci, and study the geography of Italy through mapwork and notebooking activities.

Along the way, you’ll discover Sicilian folk music, study Antonio Vivaldi, learn about artist Michelangelo, enjoy Caprese salad and gelato, and learn how to play bocce ball and Scopa.

Hands-On Geography and Cultural Activities for Kids

Our Italy unit study is designed for both homeschool families and classroom educators. Whether you’re supplementing your social studies curriculum or building a world geography unit, this resource invites students to discover a world of learning through stories, science, art, music, and hands-on cultural activities.

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How This Unit Study Works

Global Explorers unit studies are literature-based frameworks built around curated books, mapwork, journaling, and cultural activities. Books and some media resources are referenced but not included. Each study provides structured lesson plans and ready-to-use printables, guiding families as they explore the world together.

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What’s Included in the Italy Unit Study

What you get

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Explore Italy through geography, literature, science, art, and hands-on learning activities with our ready-to-use printables and an optional digital planning tool.

Italy Notebooking Page: Students record important facts, color the national flag, document their favorite discoveries, and draw scenes from Italy’s geography, culture, plants, and wildlife.
Italy Mapwork Activity: Students will locate major cities, geographical features, and cultural landmarks on an outline map and are encouraged to personalize their maps with illustrations, labels, and symbols that reflect what they’ve learned about the country.
Literature Study: Explore the tales of Strega Nona and read and discuss Telephone Tales by Gianni Rodari, a popular collection of children’s stories.
Circle Round: Listen to several folktales from Italy and then follow up with guided writing activities based on Judith C. Hochman’s The Writing Revolution method.
The Writing Revolution Resources: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises that connect directly to what students are learning about Italy.
Leonardo da Vinci: Discover how Leonardo da Vinci combined science, engineering, and art while completing a science notebooking activity inspired by his inventions and observations.
Elapsed Time Task Cards: Build real-world math skills by solving elapsed time problems connected to places throughout Italy.
Artist Study: Learn about Michelangelo, a famous Italian artist during the Renaissance.
Music Appreciation: Explore Sicilian folk music and learn about Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi.
Cooking Class: Enjoy Caprese salad and gelato, two classic Italian favorites.
Global Games: Learn how to play bocce ball, one of Italy’s oldest outdoor games, and Scopa, a popular Italian card game.

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Bonus Printables & Planning Tools

Along with your core activities, you’ll also receive our Italy unit study overview sheet, a country-specific Global Explorers cookbook page, our Discover Italy: Bingo Challenge activity, and more than a dozen additional printables to support hands-on learning. Plus, you’ll get access to our optional Notion planning tool to help keep your lessons organized and easy to navigate.

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who we are

At the Global Explorers Club, we believe in an education that respects each child’s unique personhood, fosters a love of learning, and embraces the diversity of the world. Our unit studies are designed with flexibility and freedom in mind, allowing your family to explore each topic at your own pace and according to your interests. Whether you’re completing every activity or selecting just a few, the goal is to inspire a sense of wonder and connection to the world.

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Italy unit study, a literature-based geography curriculum featuring hands-on cultural activities for kids

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Italy unit study is best suited for ages 6–12, but activities can easily be adapted for younger or older learners.

The duration is flexible and depends on how deeply you want to explore each topic. On average, you might spend 2-4 weeks on this unit.

You’ll receive PDF files for easy printing, plus an optional Notion database for digital planning.

Subjects covered include geography, social studies, language arts and literature, science and math, creative arts, cooking and culture, and character education.

Yes! This resource is ideal for homeschool and classroom use. You may use it as part of world geography, social studies, or cultural enrichment.

Yes, the unit study includes a curated list of books, websites, and extension ideas to support continued learning and exploration.

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Continue your adventure with the Global Explorers Curriculum Library, a flexible, family-style membership with access to country studies, lesson plans, and hands-on geography and culture activities from around the world.

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