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India Unit Study

Explore the culture, geography, and traditions of India with our hands-on, secular country unit study. Meet Jadav Payeng in The Boy Who Grew a Forest, create colorful artwork inspired by Nek Chand Saini, and explore stories like Ajay and the Mumbai Sun by Varsha Shah or Thirst by Varsha Bajaj. You’ll also dance to the rhythm of classical Indian music, learn about wildlife conservation efforts to protect Bengal tigers, cook up chicken curry and gulab jamuns, and try your hand at some traditional games from India.

Hands-On Geography and Cultural Activities for Kids

India Unit Study, part of the Global Explorers Club's literature-based geography curriculum with cultural activities for kids, including The Writing Revolution resources, Circle Round folk tales, mapwork and notebooking, traditional games and recipes, and more.

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

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Preview of the India Unit Study, part of the Global Explorers Club's geography curriculum with a variety of hands-on cultural activities for kids

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

India Notebooking Page: Students record important facts, color the national flag, document their favorite discoveries, and draw scenes from India’s geography, culture, plants, and wildlife.
India 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: Read and discuss several books, including middle-grade novels like Ajay and the Mumbai Sun by Varsha Shah and Thirst by Varsha Bajaj, as well as picture books such as The True Story of Jadav Payeng: The Boy Who Grew a Forest and The Secret Kingdom: Nek Chand, a Changing India, and a Hidden World of Art.
Circle Round: Listen to three folk tales from India with additional guided writing exercises 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 India.
Bengal Tigers: Learn about Bengal tigers and their habitats while exploring wildlife conservation efforts through notebooking activities.
Elapsed Time Task Cards: Build real-world math skills by solving elapsed time problems connected to places throughout India.
Artist Study: Discover the creative genius of Nek Chand Saini and create your own colorful recycled art.
Musical Explorers: Explore Indian classical music with guided lessons from Carnegie Hall’s Musical Explorers series.
Diwali Lantern Craft: Learn about the Festival of Lights with a hands-on paper lantern activity.
Cooking Class: Learn how to make traditional Indian dishes like Chicken Curry and Gulab Jamuns.
Global Games: Try your hand at playing some traditional Indian games like Kooaa and Gilli Danda.

Our India unit study homeschool resource includes a digital planner plus ready-to-use printable lesson plans and cultural activities for kids.

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Bonus Printables & Planning Tools

Along with your core activities, you’ll also receive our India unit study overview sheet, a country-specific Global Explorers cookbook page, our Discover India: 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our India 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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Our India unit study homeschool resource includes a digital planner plus ready-to-use printable PDF activities for your homeschool geography curriculum.

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Our Asia Quick Start Guide walks you through how to plan your week, use the printable resources and Notion planner, and adapt the lessons to your schedule. Whether you’re learning about India over a few days or stretching it into a full unit, this guide will help you make the most of your time together.

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