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Guatemala Unit Study

From the Guatemalan highlands to the ancient ruins of Tikal, explore the heart of the Mayan world with this hands-on, literature-based unit study.

Explore the artistry of Maya textile weaving, meet human rights activist Rigoberta Menchú, and learn about Central American history with the Color and Discover activity kit. Travel through the Maya Biosphere Reserve, discover volcanoes, and celebrate the cultural heritage of Guatemala through stories, crafts, and music.

Hands-On Geography and Cultural Activities for Kids

Our Guatemala 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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How This Unit Study Works

Global Explorers unit studies are literature-based frameworks built around curated books, mapwork, journaling, and cultural activities. Books and some media resources are referenced but not included. Each study provides structured lesson plans and ready-to-use printables, guiding families as they gather materials and explore together.

What’s Included in the Guatemala Unit Study

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

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

What you get

With your purchase

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

Guatemala Notebooking Page: Students record important facts, color the national flag, document their favorite discoveries, and draw scenes from Guatemala’s geography, culture, plants, and wildlife.
Guatemala 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 Girl from Chimel by Rigoberta Menchú, a beautifully illustrated story that emphasizes compassion, courage, and respect for nature.
The Writing Revolution Resources: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises that connect directly to what students are learning about Guatemala.
Volcanoes: Explore Guatemala’s volcanic landscape through science notebooking activities.
Creative Arts: Learn about traditional Maya weaving and create your own woven bracelets inspired by colorful Guatemalan patterns and explore the music of the Ch’orti’ people.

Global Explorers Club: Guatemala 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 Guatemala unit study overview sheet, a country-specific Global Explorers cookbook page, our Discover Guatemala: Bingo Challenge activity, and much more. You’ll also 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.

Wondering if Global Explorers is the right fit for your family?

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our Guatemala 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 culture, 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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