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China Unit Study

Explore the culture, geography, and traditions of China with our hands-on, secular country unit study. Read Grace Lin’s The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon and explore traditional Chinese folktales, investigate animal life and conservation with science lessons based on DisneyNature’s Born in China, and study China’s diverse landscapes with mapwork and notebooking prompts. Discover the art of bamboo ink painting, tangrams, and ancient papermaking and listen to traditional Chinese music. You’ll also enjoy making simple dishes like fried rice and playing Pong Hau K’i and Dou Shou Qi, two classic Chinese strategy games.

Hands-On Geography and Cultural Activities for Kids

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

Our China 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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What’s Included in the China Unit Study

Preview of the China unit study, part of the Global Explorers Club's geography curriculum, filled with hands-on cultural activities for kids.

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

China Notebooking Page: Students record important facts, color the national flag, document their favorite discoveries, and draw scenes from China’s geography, culture, plants, and wildlife.
China Mapwork Activity: Students locate major cities, rivers, mountain ranges, and cultural landmarks on an outline map and personalize it with labels, drawings, and symbols that reflect what they’ve learned.
Literature Study: Read The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon by Grace Lin, a fantasy adventure rooted in Chinese folklore.
Circle Round: Listen to several Chinese folk tales and then complete sentence strategy writing activities based on Judith C. Hochman’s The Writing Revolution method.
The Writing Revolution Resources: Strengthen writing skills through sentence-based activities tied directly to China’s geography and culture.
Born in China: Explore ecosystems, endangered species, and conservation topics with DisneyNature’s Born in China.
Elapsed Time Task Cards: Build real-world math skills by solving elapsed time problems connected to places throughout China.
Creative Arts: Try bamboo ink painting, learn about papermaking with Cai Lun, and create tangram polygon designs that encourage spatial reasoning and creativity.
Musical Explorers: Discover traditional Chinese music with Qian Yi in a guided lesson from Carnegie Hall.
Cooking Class: Learn how to make fried rice and practice using chopsticks in hands-on cooking lessons inspired by Chinese culinary traditions.
Global Games: Play Pong Hau K’i and Dou Shou Qi, two traditional Chinese strategy games, using our printable game boards and instructions.

Our China 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 China unit study overview sheet, a country-specific Global Explorers cookbook page, our Discover China: 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 China 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! 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 China 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 China 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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