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Iraq Unit Study

Explore the culture, geography, and traditions of Iraq with our hands-on, secular country unit study. Learn about ancient and modern innovations of Mesopotamia, listen to traditional Iraqi folk music, and explore the art of Arabic numbers. Students will also study the life of Zaha Hadid, learn about biomimicry, and read The Librarian of Basra, a true story about one woman’s determination to save books during wartime.

Hands-On Geography and Cultural Activities for Kids

Iraq Unit Study, part of the Global Explorers Club's literature-based geography curriculum with cultural activities for kids, including The Writing Revolution resources, Circle Round folk tales, mapwork and geography, and books like The Librarian of Basra and Building Zaha: The Story of Architect Zaha Hadid

Our Iraq 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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Preview of our Iraq Unit Study, part of the Global Explorers Club's literature-based geography curriculum featuring hands-on cultural activities for kids

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

Iraq Notebooking Page: Students record important facts, color the national flag, document their favorite discoveries, and draw scenes from Iraq’s geography, culture, plants, and wildlife.
Iraq 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: Meet Alia Muhammad Baker, a librarian who rescued thousands of books during the Iraq War, in the picture book The Librarian of Basra.
Circle Round: Listen to “The Lamb with the Golden Fleece” and complete sentence strategy writing activities based on Judith C. Hochman’s The Writing Revolution method.
The Writing Revolution Resources: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises that connect directly to what students are learning about Iraq.
Biomimicry: Discover how nature inspires human innovation by exploring real-world examples of biomimicry in our science notebooking activity.
Elapsed Time Task Cards: Build real-world math skills by solving elapsed time problems connected to places throughout Iraq.
Artist Study: Meet Zaha Hadid, one of the most influential architects of the 21st century.
Numbers in Arabic: Learn how numbers are written in Arabic and create number art using calligraphy-inspired designs.
Musical Explorers: Learn about traditional Iraqi folk music with Layth from Carnegie Hall’s Musical Explorers program.

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