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Haiti Unit Study

From the mountains of Hispaniola to the colorful markets of Port-au-Prince, explore the geography and culture of Haiti with this hands-on, literature-based unit study.

Learn about Toussaint Louverture and the Haitian Revolution, explore the science of earthquakes and coral reefs, and listen to Haitian folk music. You’ll also create silhouette art, write acrostic poems, enjoy a cup of Haitian ginger tea, and play a couple of traditional games.

Hands-On Geography and Cultural Activities for Kids

Literature-based Haiti unit study, part of the Global Explorers Club's homeschool geography curriculum featuring hands-on cultural activities for kids

Our Haiti 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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💡Need help getting started? View our Quick Start Guide for North America for simple tips on using our curriculum and planning your week.

What’s Included in the Haiti Unit Study

Haiti unit study, featuring mapwork activities, notebooking pages, Circle Round folk tales, The Writing Revolution sentence activities, and more

What you get

With your purchase

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

Haiti Notebooking Page: Students record important facts, color the national flag, document their favorite discoveries, and draw scenes from Haiti’s geography, culture, plants, and wildlife.
Haiti 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 Haiti through a variety of literature-based activities.
The Writing Revolution Resources: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises that connect directly to what students are learning about Haiti.
Earthquakes: Learn how tectonic movement shapes the Caribbean region and why Haiti is susceptible to earthquakes.
Musical Explorers: Learn about Haitian music, rhythm, and movement through song and listening activities from Carnegie Hall’s Musical Explorers program.
Cooking Class: Brew a traditional tea using fresh ginger and learn how this comforting recipe is part of Haiti’s culinary heritage.
Global Games: Learn how to play Kay and Oslè, two classic games played in Haiti.

Global Explorers Club: Haiti Unit Study - Notion planner and PDF lesson plans for geography curriculum

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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 Haiti unit study overview sheet, a country-specific Global Explorers cookbook page, our Discover Haiti: 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Haiti 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 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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Make the Most of Your Haiti Unit Study

Ready to dive in but not sure where to begin?

Our North America 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 Haiti 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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