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Cuba Unit Study

Discover the vibrant culture and history of Cuba with our engaging homeschool geography curriculum! Meet José Martí, the renowned poet and freedom fighter, as you listen to the lively rhythms of salsa music and learn to sing the popular Cuban song, El Manisero. Explore the beauty of coral reefs while learning to cook traditional Cuban dishes like arroz y frijoles negros. Read and discuss Alma Flor Ada’s beautifully written childhood memoir Island Treasures: Growing Up in Cuba and connect with Esther in Ruth Behar’s Letters from Cuba, a heartwarming tale of resilience and determination. Our Cuba unit study includes a variety of hands-on activities that make learning about geography and culture fun and memorable for your family!

Discover Cuba

The Global Explorers Club's Cuba unit study, part of the Montessori-inspired North America continent study

Cuba Unit Study books and resources, featuring Island Treasures by Alma Flor Ada and Letters from Cuba by Ruth Behar

Alma Flor Ada quote from her book Island Treasures - Growing Up in Cuba

A child's hand-drawn map inspired by Alma Flor Ada's book Island Treasures: Growing Up in Cuba, a homeschool notebooking mapwork activity recommended as part of the Global Explorers Club's Cuba unit study.

A child's paints a hand-drawn map inspired by Alma Flor Ada's book Island Treasures: Growing Up in Cuba, a homeschool notebooking mapwork activity recommended as part of the Global Explorers Club's Cuba unit study.

Homeschool Notebooking with Hand-Drawn Maps during a Cuba unit study from the Global Explorers Club

Children use rice to create different coral reef formations during the Global Explorers Club's Cuba unit study, a homeschool geography curriculum.

Children paint different coral reef formations they've created as part of a homeschool notebooking mapwork activity included in the Global Explorers Club's Cuba unit study, a homeschool geography curriculum.

Homeschool notebooking - a child's copywork of Jose Marti's poetry during a Cuba unit study

Discover Cuba with the Global Explorers Club. Our secular unit study blends geography, literature, art, music, and more into a fun, hands-on learning adventure for the entire family.

Learning Highlights:

Cultural Exploration: Meet José Martí, the renowned poet and freedom fighter, and dive into the rich narratives found in Island Treasures: Growing Up in Cuba and Letters from Cuba. Experience the rhythm of salsa music as you learn to sing El Manisero.
Hands-On Activities: Explore the vibrant world of coral reefs through creative map-making using rice, and learn how to prepare the traditional Cuban dish arroz y frijoles negros.

IMPORTANT: Our Cuba unit study is included in our[North America Continent Bundle], which features 14 country studies along with dozens of high-quality printable resources and activities. Members gain exclusive access to the Global Explorers Club Resource Library, where new materials are regularly made available! Enjoy these resources for free, forever.

The Cuba 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 more than a dozen other printable educational resources.

In addition, you’ll receive access to a customizable Notion curriculum database, making it easy to plan and organize your unit study.

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 your purchase

Upon purchasing the Cuba unit study, you will receive a complete array of resources, including detailed lesson plans, engaging activities, and access to a Notion curriculum database, all designed to ensure a fun, interactive learning experience for families.

Unit Study Overview Sheet: A unit planner to help guide your journey through Cuba’s rich culture and history.
Comprehensive Lesson Plans: These plans offer an engaging journey through Cuba’s culture and history, featuring activities like mapwork, language arts, creative art projects, and more. Discover the poetry of José Martí, dive into salsa music, and explore the beauty of coral reefs.
Global Explorer’s Journal: A dedicated notebooking page for Cuba, where students can record their observations and discoveries about the country.
Mapwork Activity Sheets: Students create personalized maps, document their findings, and reflect on Cuba’s geography and natural landscapes.
The Writing Revolution Exercises: Practice writing skills while deepening your understanding of Cuban geography, history, and culture.
“Making Words” Spelling Activity: A quick and engaging way for students to practice phonemic awareness using vocabulary related to Cuba.
Book Discussion Guide: Enjoy several beautifully written books about Cuba, including Alma Flor Ada’s childhood memoir Island Treasures: Growing Up in Cuba; Ruth Behar’s heartwarming book Letters From Cuba; and, if you’re up for it, Salsa Stories will add a lively touch to your study as well!
Supplemental Resources: A list of additional books, websites, and videos to enhance your study of Cuba.
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.

Cuba Unit Study featuring both print and digital resources from the Global Explorers Club, a literature-based homeschool geography curriculum.

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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Cuba unit study, featuring both print resources and a digital unit planner on Notion, part of the Global Explorers Club, a literature-based geography homeschool curriculum inspired by Maria Montessori's cultural studies curriculum.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Cuba 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, the curriculum is secular and designed to be inclusive for all families.

The Cuba unit study covers geography, history, art, music, language arts and literature, cooking, 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.