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Colombia Unit Study

Discover Colombia with our hands-on, literature-based unit study that includes lessons in geography, language arts, science, music, and more.

Meet Juana & Lucas in a humorous and heartfelt story about life in Bogotá, and follow Luis Soriano, the traveling librarian, as he brings books to remote villages on the back of a burro. Students will listen to cumbia music, learn how to cook beef empanadas, explore the Andes ecosystem, and play some traditional Colombian games.

Hands-On Geography and Cultural Activities for Kids

Our Colombia 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 encourages students to discover a world of learning through a variety of stories, lessons, and hands-on 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 gather materials and explore together.

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What’s Included in the Colombia Unit Study

What you get

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

Colombia Notebooking Page: Students record important facts, color the national flag, document their favorite discoveries, and draw scenes from Colombia’s geography, culture, plants, and wildlife.
Colombia 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 Juana & Lucas, a humorous and heartfelt story about a girl and her loyal dog written by Juana Medina, and meet Luis Soriano in Waiting for the Biblioburro.
The Writing Revolution Resources: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises that connect directly to what students are learning about Colombia.
Ecosystem of the Andes: Students will explore how animals and plants in the Andes Mountains are specially adapted to survive in this unique ecosystem.
Musical Explorers: Explore the rhythms of cumbia, a traditional Colombian music style.
Cooking Class: Learn how to make beef empanadas, a popular and delicious Colombian dish.
Global Games: Play Trique and Oba, two traditional Colombian games.

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Bonus Printables & Planning Tools

Along with your core activities, you’ll receive a collection of extras to support flexible learning, including our Colombia unit study overview sheet, a country-specific Global Explorers cookbook page, our Discover Colombia: Bingo Challenge activity, and much more. You’ll also get access to our optional Notion digital 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Our Colombia 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, creative arts, cooking and culture, and character education.

Yes! This resource is ideal for homeschool and classroom use. Many teachers 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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