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Botswana Unit Study

Perfect for family-style learning, our Botswana unit study incorporates geography, science, literature, art, and culture with engaging stories and creative projects.

In this unit, you’ll explore the virtue of gentleness, discover the power of storytelling through music, and learn about keystone species like elephants as you explore the Okavango Delta and Kalahari Desert. You’ll create Lekgapo-inspired clay tiles, cook Mapakiwa (Botswana sweet rolls), and enjoy reading the The Akimbo Adventures and Young Precious: The Collected Adventures together.

Botswana Unit Study

Botswana, Africa unit study from the Global Explorers Club, featuring The Akimbo Adventures and Young Precious: The Collected Adventures.

Botswana, Africa unit study books and resources from The Global Explorers Club, a secular, family-style homeschool geography curriculum.

Explore Botswana with the Global Explorers Club! Ideal for multi-age learning, this unit study includes geography, science, literature, art, and culture, creating an exciting and enriching learning adventure for the entire family.

Learning Highlights:

Cultural Exploration: Experience the vibrant world of Botswana through engaging stories like The Akimbo Adventures and Young Precious: The Collected Adventures. Learn how music tells a story in Botswana as you explore traditional Botswana musical instruments and select one to create your own!
Hands-On Activities: Explore how elephants are a keystone species in Botswana and investigate their pivotal role in two of Botswana’s most fascinating ecosystems: the Okavango Delta and the Kalahari Desert. Plus, learn how to bake Mapakiwa and design and make Lekgapo tiles.

IMPORTANT: Our Botswana unit study is included in our [Africa Continent Bundle], which includes 16 country studies, plus numerous high-quality printable resources and activities. Members have exclusive access to the Global Explorers Club Resource Library, where new materials are regularly made available to you at no extra cost!

Our Botswana unit study includes a unit planning sheet, detailed lesson plans, Global Explorer’s Journal pages, mapwork activity sheets, The Writing Revolution sentence exercises, a spelling activity, a list of supplemental resources, suggested learning extensions, and over a dozen additional printable educational resources.

Additionally, you’ll have access to a customizable Notion curriculum database that will help you easily plan and organize your unit.

Start by reviewing the Unit Study Overview Sheet to familiarize yourself with the suggested lessons and activities.
Print the included resources for each country found in the Global Explorers documents.
Use the Unit Study Overview Sheet as your daily guide, exploring activities like mapwork, journaling, literature, art, music, and cooking.
Use the Resources sheet for additional links to online resources.
Browse the Supplemental Learning Extensions sheet for even more activities to explore.

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What you get

with the Botswana Unit Study

With your purchase of our Botswana unit study, you’ll receive a complete set of resources, including detailed lesson plans, engaging activities, and access to a Notion curriculum database, all designed to provide a fun, hands-on, family-style learning experience.

Unit Study Overview Sheet: A planner to guide your exploration of Botswana’s history, culture, and geography.
Comprehensive Lesson Plans: Engaging activities covering mapwork, art, music, literature, science, and other hands-on projects.
Literature Study: Read and discuss several engaging books based in Botswana, including The Akimbo Adventures and Young Precious: The Collected Adventures.
Creative Arts: Create your own Lekgapo tiles, explore how music tells a story, learn about Botswana’s traditional music instruments, and make your own!
Science: Learn about elephants as a keystone species in two of Botswana’s most famous ecosystems and the importance of conservation.
Cooking Class: Bake Mapakiwa and explore Botswana’s culinary culture.
Global Explorer’s Journal: A dedicated notebooking page for Botswana, where students can record information about the country.
Mapwork Activity Sheets: Students will create personalized maps exploring Botswana’s major landmarks and ecosystems.
The Writing Revolution Exercises: Simple writing activities that reinforce students’ understanding of Botswana’s geography and culture.
“Making Words” Spelling Activity: A simple way for students to practice phonemic awareness through themed vocabulary.
Supplemental Resources: A curated list of additional books, websites, and videos to expand your study.
Suggested Learning Extensions: Ideas for further exploration, allowing you to customize the study to your family’s interests and needs.
Extra Resources: Enjoy additional resources like a food chain pyramid, vocabulary journal, student reading tickets, a reading log, a virtues poster, Wonder Wall activity sheet, flag-making cards, and more.

Botswana Africa unit study, part of the Global Explorers Club's world geography homeschool curriculum

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our Botswana unit study is designed for both elementary and middle school students, with activities that can be adapted to different age levels and learning styles.

The duration is flexible and depends on how deeply you want to explore each topic. On average, families might spend 2-4 weeks on this unit.

Yes, our Global Explorers curriculum is secular and designed to be inclusive for all families.

Our Botswana unit study covers geography, history, language arts and literature, cooking, creative arts, and cultural studies, providing a well-rounded educational experience.

Yes, the unit study includes a list of supplemental resources, including books, videos, and websites, to enhance learning.