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Asia Unit Study

Grab your passports and embark on an unforgettable journey through Asia with the Global Explorers Club, a hands-on, literature-rich homeschool geography curriculum. Designed for Grades 1 to 6, this family-style Asia unit study invites children to explore 20 unique countries through stories, science, creative arts, cooking, and cultural games.

Perfect for homeschoolers, co-ops, classrooms, and Montessori-style learning, our continent bundle is packed with printable resources, flexible lesson plans, and cross-curricular activities that make geography fun, meaningful, and easy to teach.

Hands-On Geography and Cultural Activities for Kids

Japan 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.

Nepal Unit Study, part of the Global Explorers Club's literature-based geography curriculum with cultural activities for kids, including the Writing Revolution resources, Eric Dinerstein's What Elephants Know, traditional games and recipes, mapwork, notebooking, and more

South Korea 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, Linda Sue Park and Tap Dancing on the Roof: Sijo, traditional games, and more

Turkey 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, and more

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

Oman Unit Study, part of the Global Explorers Club's literature-based geography curriculum with cultural activities for kids, including The Writing Revolution resources, the Turtle of Oman, mapwork and notebooking, traditional games, and more

China Unit Study, part of the Global Explorers Club's literature-based geography curriculum with cultural activities for kids, featuring The Writing Revolution resources, Circle Round folk tales, Grace Lin's The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon, and more

Bangladesh 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, plus middle-grade novels Rickshaw Girl and Tiger Boy, written by Mitali Perkins

Mongolia Unit Study, part of the Global Explorers Club's literature-based geography curriculum with cultural activities for kids, include the traditional Mongolian game Jarmo

Thailand Unit Study, part of the Global Explorers Club's literature-based geography curriculum with hands-on learning and cultural activities for kids, featuring The Writing Revolution resources, mapwork and notebooking, plus Tua and the Elephant by R.P. Harris and All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team

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

Indonesia Unit Study, a literature-based geography curriculum for kids featuring hands-on activities, The Writing Revolution resources, mapwork & notebooking, and more

Vietnam Unit Study, part of the Global Explorers Club's literature-based geography curriculum with cultural activities for kids

Explore the incredible diversity of Asia with our hands-on, literature-rich continent bundle. Our all-in-one bundle features 20 individual country studies that include storytelling, science, art, cultural activities, writing, and more. Aligned with Charlotte Mason and Montessori-inspired methods, students will discover the people, places, and traditions that shape the largest and most diverse continent on Earth.

$60.00

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

What’s Included in the Asia Unit Study

Explore the diverse regions of Asia with ready-to-go unit studies for the following countries:

Mongolia Unit Study, part of the Global Explorers Club's literature-based geography curriculum with cultural activities for kids, global games like Jarmo, The Writing Revolution resources, and more

Singapore Unit Study, part of the Global Explorers Club's literature-based geography curriculum with cultural activities for kids, including the Writing Revolution resources, Sherlock Sam, a detective case file, traditional games and recipes, and more.

Vietnam 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, and more

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.

Pakistan 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.

Iraq 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 geography, and books like The Librarian of Basra and Building Zaha: The Story of Architect Zaha Hadid

What you get

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Each country study includes:

Mapwork and Notebooking: Students label maps, sketch landmarks, and record fun facts.
Literature Study: Read a variety of middle-grade novels, folk tales, and picture books.
The Writing Revolution Activities: Strengthen writing skills with sentence strategy exercises.
Science Notebooking: Explore region-specific science topics like plate tectonics, cave ecosystems, monsoons, biodiversity, and conservation.
Creative Arts: Learn about traditional art and crafts from across Asia, such as making batik in Sri Lanka, alpana in Bangladesh, and Sumi-e in Japan.
Musical Explorers: Listen to music and instruments from across Asia, like the morin khuur from Mongolia, the drums of Oman’s Al-Ayyala, Iraqi folk music, and more.
Cooking Class: Try hands-on cooking activities inspired by each country, such as chicken biryani, sticky rice with mango, Afghan milk tea, and more.
Global Games: Learn more than a dozen traditional games from countries across Asia, such as Dou Shou Qi (China), Yut Nori (South Korea), Bagh Chal (Nepal), and Sungka (Philippines).

What you’ll love about our geography curriculum:

Flexible and Family-Style: Works for multiple ages and lets you go at your own pace.
Cross-Curricular Connections: Integrates geography, science, language arts, history, and culture.
Secular and Inclusive: Culturally respectful, non-religious curriculum celebrating diversity.
Montessori and Charlotte Mason Inspired: Emphasizes hands-on, discovery-based learning through literature and real-life experiences.

Make Every Moment Count

At the Global Explorers Club, we believe that education should be an exciting journey that brings families closer together. Our curriculum is designed to alleviate the stress of lesson planning, allowing you to focus on what matters most—spending quality time learning and exploring with your children.

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Plus, explore the benefits of our online planning tool.

The Global Explorers Club utilizes Notion to simplify your homeschool planning. It’s a flexible, all-in-one workspace that allows you to easily keep track of each unit study and make changes as needed.

Easy Organization

Keep track of lessons, activities, and educational resources with a user-friendly interface that simplifies your planning process.

Customizable Plans

Tailor the Global Explorers curriculum to fit your family’s unique schedule and learning pace. Adjust plans easily to meet your needs.

Time-Savings

Spend less time planning and more time learning. Our Notion template streamlines your preparation, allowing you to focus on enjoying educational adventures with your family.

Make the Most of Your Asia Unit Study

Ready to dive in but not sure where to begin?

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.

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Books & Resources

Here are the suggested books to have on hand as you explore Africa together. Remember, the Global Explorers program is flexible, and you don’t necessarily have to use all of the books listed below.