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Chile Unit Study

From the star-studded skies of the Atacama Desert to the poetic words of Nobel laureate Gabriela Mistral, explore the geography, culture, and traditions of Chile with our hands-on, literature-based unit study.

Listen to Chilean folk tales, meet Gabriela Mistral and Pablo Neruda, cook sopaipillas, explore the artistry behind book illustrations, and try out a word weaving project.

Hands-On Geography and Cultural Activities for Kids

Our Chile 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 encourages students to discover a world of learning through a variety of stories, lessons, and hands-on activities.

$7.00

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

What’s Included in the Chile Unit Study

What you get

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

  • Chile Notebooking Page: Students record important facts, color the national flag, document their favorite discoveries, and draw scenes from Chile’s geography, culture, plants, and wildlife.
  • Chile 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 famous Chilean poets Gabriela Mistral and Pablo Neruda, learn more about their early childhoods, and explore their poetry.
  • The Writing Revolution Resources: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises that connect directly to what students are learning about Chile.
  • Stargazing & Astronomy: Learn why Chile is home to some of the most important observatories in the world and explore the basics of astronomy and stargazing.
  • Creative Arts: Listen to traditional Andean music, take a behind-the-scenes look at illustrating books, and try a word weaving project.
  • Cooking Class: Make sopaipillas, a delicious pumpkin-based fried bread that’s a beloved street food in Chile.
  • Global Games: Play Corre, Corre la Guaraca, a traditional Chilean children’s game.
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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 Chile unit study overview sheet, a country-specific Global Explorers cookbook page, our Discover Chile: 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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Unlock all 9 country unit studies, along with exclusive bonus resources like 3-part map cards, a Market Math activity, and Infinity Street, in our complete South America Continent Bundle.

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.

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Take a look at our 10-question guide to see if our flexible, family-style approach fits your homeschooling style.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Chile 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, games, 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 Chile Unit Study

Ready to dive in but not sure where to begin?

Our South America Quick Start Guide shows you how to plan your week, use the printable resources and digital Notion planner, and adapt the lessons to fit your family’s rhythm. Whether you’re exploring Chile on its own or alongside other South American countries, this guide will help you make the most of your time together.

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