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Dominican Republic Unit Study

From tropical coral reefs to the music of merengue and bachata, explore the geography and culture of the Dominican Republic with this hands-on, literature-based unit study.

Read If Dominican Were a Color and The Color of My Words, learn about whale migration, study coral reef ecosystems, and discuss the virtue of generosity. You’ll also meet musician Juan Luis Guerra, cook traditional Dominican dishes, and play local games as you explore the rich heritage of the Caribbean.

Hands-On Geography and Cultural Activities for Kids

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

Our Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic Unit Study

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

Dominican Republic Notebooking Page: Students record important facts, color the national flag, document their favorite discoveries, and draw scenes from the Dominican Republic’s geography, culture, plants, and wildlife.
Dominican Republic 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 picture book If Dominican Were a Color or the middle-grade novel The Color of My Words , a powerful coming-of-age story about finding one’s voice.
The Writing Revolution Resources: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises that connect directly to what students are learning about the Dominican Republic.
Whale Migration: Learn about the annual migration of humpback whales that gather in Samaná Bay.
Musical Explorers: Meet Juan Luis Guerra, one of the country’s most influential musicians, and explore the merengue and bachata dance styles.
Cooking Class: Sip on café con leche and learn how to prepare mangú, a traditional breakfast dish made from mashed plantains.

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