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Nigeria Unit Study

Discover Nigeria with our hands-on, literature-based unit study that includes lessons in geography, language arts, science, art, music, cooking, and more.

Read Children of the Benin Kingdom and explore the rich history of the Edo people, learn about popular children’s author Atinuke, and listen to traditional folktales. Students will create Adire Eleko cloth and Edo brass-inspired art, explore the African rainforest ecosystem, cook plantain chips and Hausa masa, and play traditional Nigerian games like Ayo, Dara, and Igba-Ita.

Hands-On Geography and Cultural Activities for Kids

Our Nigeria 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 Nigeria Unit Study

What you get

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

Nigeria Notebooking Page: Students record important facts, color the national flag, document their favorite discoveries, and draw scenes from Nigeria’s geography, culture, plants, and wildlife.
Nigeria 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 Children of the Benin Kingdom and explore the history and artistic traditions of the Edo people. Plus, explore some of award-winning Nigerian author Atinuke’s children’s books, such as Anna Hibiscus, The No. 1 Car Spotter, or Too Small Tola.
The Writing Revolution Resources: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises that connect directly to what students are learning about Nigeria.
Science Notebooking: Students will learn about space science and astronomy.
Musical Explorers: Create a shekere instrument and explore drum-beating and foot-stomping rhythms.
Copywork: Explore proverbs from Africa while strengthening handwriting and comprehension skills.
Creative Arts: Create Adire Eleko cloth designs and Edo brass-inspired bracelets while learning about traditional craftsmanship.
Cooking Class: Learn how to make plantain chips and Hausa masa, two popular Nigerian dishes.
Global Games: Learn how to play several traditional Nigerian games such as Ayo, Dara, and Igba-Ita.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Nigeria 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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Our Africa 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 Nigeria 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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