Kenya Unit Study: A Free Preview of Our Geography Curriculum

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Writing activities inspired by Judith Hochman's The Writing Revolution that help to reinforce understanding of Kenya's geography and culture, plus a corresponding Circle Round folk tale based in Kenya.

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Explore the World with Our Free Kenya Unit Study – A Sneak Peek into Our Full Curriculum

Embark on a hands-on learning adventure through Kenya! Designed for family-style learning, this unit study brings Kenya’s rich geography and culture to life through captivating stories and a variety of hands-on learning activities.

Explore the inspiring life of environmentalist Wangarĩ Maathai, discover Kenya’s landscapes with hands-on map activities, and dive into stories like Mama Panya’s Pancakes and When Stars Are Scattered. Engage in fun, interactive activities like:

Cooking mandazi
Playing traditional games like Kumbuka and Shisima
Creating Maasai-inspired beadwork

The Global Explorers Club is the perfect way for your family to explore and learn together! Try before you buy: Download our free Kenya unit study and see how our curriculum unlocks a world of learning together.

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What You’ll Receive with Our Free Kenya Unit Study

Explore Kenya through engaging, hands-on activities that cover geography, culture, language arts, science and more—all in one free, downloadable unit study.

A unit planner to help guide your journey through Kenya’s rich culture and history.

Detailed lesson plans to help you fully explore Kenya, with activities like mapwork, language arts, creative art projects, and more.

A dedicated notebooking page for Kenya, where students can research and record information about the country throughout their learning adventure.

Students can create personalized maps, record observations, and learn about Kenya’s geography and regions with our mapwork activity.

Writing activities inspired by Judith Hochman’s The Writing Revolution that help to reinforce understanding of Kenya’s geography and culture, plus a corresponding Circle Round folk tale based in Kenya.

A fun way for students to practice phonemic awareness through themed vocabulary related to the unit study.

Learn and play several traditional Kenyan games such as Kumbuka, Giuthi, Nyama-Nyama-Nyama, and Shisima throughout this unit study.

Read and discuss several award-winning books based in Kenya, including When Stars are Scattered, Seeds of Change: Planting a Path to Peace, Mama Panya’s Pancakes, and Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain.

A curated list of additional books, websites, and videos to expand your study.

Ideas for further exploration, allowing you to customize the unit study to your family’s interests and needs.

Enjoy additional resources like a food chain pyramid, vocabulary journal, student reading tickets, a reading log, a virtues poster, a Wonder Wall activity sheet, flag-making cards, and more!

Our Mission

At the Global Explorers Club, we believe every child’s curiosity is worth cultivating. Our geography homeschool curriculum is built to be flexible, offering your family the freedom to explore each country at your own pace and in a way that suits your interests. Whether you dive into every recommended activity or simply focus on those that capture your family’s interest the most, our goal is to nurture a lifelong passion for learning and connection to the world we live in.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Kenya unit study is designed for both elementary and middle school students, with activities that can be adapted to different age levels and learning styles. It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with When Stars Are Scattered to gauge its appropriateness for your children.

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 Kenya unit study covers geography, history, language arts and literature, cooking, creative arts, and cultural studies—offering a well-rounded and, most importantly, fun learning experience!

Yes, the unit study includes a list of supplemental resources, including books, videos, and websites, to enhance learning.

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