Afghanistan Unit Study

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Afghanistan Unit Study

Explore the culture, geography, and traditions of Afghanistan with our hands-on, secular country unit study. Read The Breadwinner and Razia’s Ray of Hope, listen to the folk tale The King and the Cobbler, and learn how to make traditional Afghan milk tea. Students will explore the science of flight through kite-making, discover the role of music and traditional instruments in Afghanistan, and enjoy a classic game of Chaka.

Hands-On Geography and Cultural Activities for Kids

Afghanistan 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, The Breadwinner, mapwork and notebooking, and more

Our Afghanistan 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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Afghanistan Unit Study Preview, part of the Global Explorers Club's geography curriculum featuring social studies and hands-on cultural activities for kids

Afghanistan Unit Study Preview, part of the Global Explorers Club's geography curriculum that includes hands-on cultural activities for kids

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

Afghanistan Notebooking Page: Students record important facts, color the national flag, document their favorite discoveries, and draw scenes from Afghanistan’s geography, culture, plants, and wildlife.
Afghanistan 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: Meet Parvana, a courageous young girl navigating life under Taliban rule in Deborah Ellis’s book The Breadwinner, and read Razia’s Ray of Hope: One Girl’s Dream of an Education, a picture book based on the true story of Razia Jan and her efforts to bring education to girls in Afghanistan.
Circle Round: Listen to The King and the Cobbler 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 Afghanistan.
Kites & Aerodynamics – Students will explore the science behind flight while building and experimenting with traditional kites.
Elapsed Time Task Cards: Build real-world math skills by solving elapsed time problems connected to places throughout Afghanistan.
Paper Kites: Design and build your own kites as you explore this beloved pastime in Afghan culture.
Musical Explorers: Learn about traditional instruments and the role of music in Afghan life.
Cooking Class: Learn how to make Afgan milk tea, a simple version of chai with students.
Global Games: Learn how to play Chaka, a traditional Afghan board game more commonly known as Ludo.

Our Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan unit study overview sheet, a country-specific Global Explorers cookbook page, our Discover Afghanistan: 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 Afghanistan 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. The Breadwinner, one of the recommended books for literature study in this unit, includes references to war, violence, imprisonment, and the restrictions placed on women and girls under Taliban rule. Please preview the book to ensure it aligns with your students’ maturity levels and your family or classroom values.

For a gentler, picture book option, you may choose to read Razia’s Ray of Hope by Elizabeth Suneby, which also explores the theme of girls’ education and rights in Afghanistan.

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 Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan 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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