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Canada Unit Study

From the coastal rainforests of British Columbia to the frozen tundra of the Arctic, explore the geography and culture of Canada with this hands-on, literature-based unit study.

Students will learn about the Great Bear Rainforest, discover the art of Ted Harrison, Kenojuak Ashevak, and Robert Bateman, read stories by Julie Flett, and reflect on the virtues of service and confidence. Along the way, they’ll cook some Canadian recipes, start a nature journal, play traditional Indigenous games, and more.

Hands-On Geography and Cultural Activities for Kids

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

Children's books for a unit study on Canada

A child records Swampy Cree words in her learning journal using the book Wild Berries, written by author and illustrated Julie Flett.

A child's Wild Blueberry Jam recipe card for Canada, a writing activity for kids included in the Global Explorers Club's Around the World curriculum.

Wild blueberry jam ingredients are ready to be mixed. Image shows an illustration from Julie Flett's book, Wild Berries.

A child spreads wild blueberry jam on toast as part of her study of Canada during the Global Explorers program.

A child cuts bannock bread dough with a kid-safe pizza cutter.

Our Canada 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 Canada Unit Study

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

Canada Notebooking Page: Students record important facts, color the national flag, document their favorite discoveries, and draw scenes from Canada’s geography, culture, plants, and wildlife.
Canada 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 stories written by Julie Flett, an award-winning Cree-Métis author and illustrator.
The Writing Revolution Resources: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises that connect directly to what students are learning about Canada.
The Great Bear Rainforest: Learn about ecosystems and biodiversity in one of the world’s most important temperate rainforests.
Creative Arts: Explore the colorful landscapes of Ted Harrison and the Inuit-inspired art of Kenojuak Ashevak.
Nature Journaling: Meet Robert Bateman and learn how to start your own nature journal.
Cooking Class: Learn how to make bannock bread and wild blueberry jam.
Global Games: Try your hand at a game of tabletop curling and explore some traditional indigenous games of Canada.

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