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Philippines Unit Study

Explore the culture, geography, and traditions of the Philippines with our hands-on, secular country unit study. Read the middle-grade novel Marikit and the Ocean of Stars, explore storm science with a typhoon-focused notebooking page, and learn about folk dances, storytelling, and Filipino holiday traditions. You’ll also reflect on the virtue of honor, create a parol, try your hand at a couple traditional games, and cook pancit.

Hands-On Geography and Cultural Activities for Kids

Philippines Unit Study, part of the Global Explorers Club's literature-based geography curriculum with hands-on learning and cultural activities for kids

Our Philippines 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 our Philippines Unit Study, part of the Global Explorers Club's literature-based geography curriculum featuring hands-on cultural activities for kids

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

Philippines Notebooking Page: Students record important facts, color the national flag, document their favorite discoveries, and draw scenes from the Philippines’ geography, culture, plants, and wildlife.
Philippines 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 Marikit and the Ocean of Stars, a magical middle-grade novel inspired by Filipino mythology, and Cora Cooks Pancit, a picture book celebrating family traditions and cooking.
Circle Round: Listen to “Why the Ocean Is Salty” and complete sentence strategy 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 the Philippines.
Typhoons: Explore what typhoons are, how they form, and the impact they have on island nations like the Philippines.
Elapsed Time Task Cards: Build real-world math skills by solving elapsed time problems connected to places throughout the Philippines.
Creative Art: Craft a traditional parol ornament or lantern.
Musical Explorers: Learn about Tinikling, the national dance of the Philippines.
Cooking Class: Learn how to make pancit, a popular dish in the Philippines.
Global Games: Learn how to play Sungka and Sipa, two traditional games from the Philippines.

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Bonus Printables & Planning Tools

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