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Jamaica Unit Study

From coral reefs and mangrove forests to the rhythms of reggae and the power of the spoken word, explore the Jamaica’s geography and culture with this hands-on, literature-based unit study.

Read Caribbean folk tales, explore the lives of cultural icons like Bob Marley and Miss Lou, and discuss the virtue of determination. You’ll also learn about Jamaica’s unique geography and biodiversity, play traditional games, and enjoy iconic Jamaican recipes like jerk chicken and banana punch.

Hands-On Geography and Cultural Activities for Kids

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

Our Jamaica 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 Jamaica Unit Study

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

Jamaica Notebooking Page: Students record important facts, color the national flag, document their favorite discoveries, and draw scenes from Jamaica’s geography, culture, plants, and wildlife.
Jamaica 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 When Life Gives Your Mangoes, an award-winning novel about a young girl learning about friendship and resilience in a small Jamaican village.
The Writing Revolution Resources: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises that connect directly to what students are learning about Jamaica.
Mangrove Forests: Explore the mangrove ecosystems that thrive along Jamaica’s coast.
Creative Arts: Learn about Miss Lou, a beloved Jamaican poet, storyteller, and advocate for Jamaican Patois and culture.
Musical Explorers: Meet Bob Marley, one of Jamaica’s most iconic musicians and explore the message of peace and unity found in his songs.
Cooking Class: Learn how to make Jerk Chicken, a flavorful Jamaican dish, and Banana Punch, a sweet, creamy drink that’s a favorite treat in Jamaican households.

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