Africa Unit Study
Grab your passports and begin exploring Africa with the Global Explorers Club, a family-style “Around the World” homeschool curriculum. Together, you’ll learn about different peoples and their cultures and share engaging stories and folk tales from across Africa. You’ll meet artists and musicians, sample global cuisine, create art, and play games together.
Africa Unit Study
$50
Our Africa unit study includes detailed lesson plans, engaging hands-on activities, and exclusive resources that cover geography and literature to science and the arts, all through the lens of different countries and cultures. Here’s a list of the countries included in our Africa continent bundle:
What you get
With your purchase
Our Africa unit study includes 16 country studies, plus dozens of high-quality printable resources and activities. You’ll also receive access to our Notion template, an interactive online planning tool that will allow you to customize your schedule, track your progress, and access additional resources.
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Africa Unit Study
See what adventures and learning opportunities await your family…
Ghana
After a short introductory unit introducing your family to the continent of Africa and its many countries, you’ll begin your adventure in Ghana where you’ll meet Anansi, one of the most popular animal tricksters from West Africa. You’ll begin to study the African rain forest, learn about Adinkra printmaking and Kente cloth, create Akan “brass” goldweights, make jollof rice, and learn how to play Ampe, Oware, and Pombo.
Mali
Next, you’ll head to Mali where you’ll read about Mansa Musa, a famous king from Mali who was known for his wealth, generosity, and influence during the 14th century. You’ll explore bògòlanfini, learn more about jelis, or griots, while learning to sing several traditional Malian songs, play Awalé, and more.
Nigeria
In Nigeria, you’ll continue your study of the African rain forest, learn about the ancient Kingdom of Benin, make decorated cloth in the manner of adire eleko, prepare plantain chips and hausa masa, and learn how to play Ayo, Dara, and Igba-ita. You’ll also meet the author Atinuke, a famous Nigerian author who has written several book series for children, including Anna Hibiscus, The No. 1 Car Spotter, and Too Small Tola.
And that’s just to start!
With a total of 16 unit studies, your family will have all the support and resources you need to explore Africa.Take a peek at the countries on our adventure through Africa…
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Make Every Moment Count
At the Global Explorers Club, we believe that education should be an exciting journey that brings families closer together. Our curriculum is designed to alleviate the stress of lesson planning, allowing you to focus on what matters most—spending quality time learning and exploring with your children.
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Books & Resources
Here are the suggested books to have on hand as you explore Africa together. Remember, the Global Explorers program is flexible, and you don’t necessarily have to use all of the books listed below.
Recommended Books & Resources
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