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Costa Rica Unit Study

From the lush rainforests of Monteverde to the colorful markets and folk traditions of Central America, explore the geography, culture, and wildlife of Costa Rica with this hands-on, literature-based unit study.

Read The Umbrella and learn about tropical rainforests, study Costa Rica’s wildlife, create colorful carretas, listen to marimba music, and make a simple toasted cashew snack as you journey through this beautiful country.

Hands-On Geography and Cultural Activities for Kids

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

Our Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica Unit Study

Costa Rica unit study, featuring mapwork activities, notebooking pages, Circle Round folk tales, The Writing Revolution sentence activities, and more

What you get

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

Costa Rica Notebooking Page: Students record important facts, color the national flag, document their favorite discoveries, and draw scenes from Costa Rica’s geography, culture, plants, and wildlife.
Costa Rica 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 The Umbrella, a beautifully illustrated story that highlights Costa Rica’s diverse ecosystem.
The Writing Revolution Resources: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises that connect directly to what students are learning about Costa Rica.
The Wildlife of Costa Rica: Learn about Costa Rica’s rainforests and the animals that inhabit them with guided science notebooking prompts.
Creative Arts: Design and decorate your own miniature version of Costa Rica’s iconic carretas, a beloved national symbol.
Musical Explorers: Discover the sounds of Costa Rican marimba music.
Cooking Class: Learn about one of Costa Rica’s tropical crops while preparing a simple, delicious snack.

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