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Paraguay Unit Study

Travel from the wetlands of the Pantanal to the heart of Paraguay’s musical traditions in this hands-on, literature-based unit study.

Meet the Children’s Orchestra of Paraguay, read and discuss Ada’s Violin, explore how sound works as you conduct hands-on experiments, and then make your own recycled musical instrument. You’ll also explore Ñandutí lacework, cook up a batch of Sopa Paraguaya, and play Muñeca.

Hands-On Geography and Cultural Activities for Kids

Our Paraguay 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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What’s Included in the Paraguay Unit Study

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

Paraguay Notebooking Page: Students record important facts, color the national flag, document their favorite discoveries, and draw scenes from Paraguay’s geography, culture, plants, and wildlife.
Paraguay 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 Ada’s Violin, the true story of a young girl in Paraguay who joins a recycled orchestra.
The Writing Revolution Resources: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises that connect directly to what students are learning about Paraguay.
Sound: Investigate how sound travels with hands-on experiments focused on sound waves, pitch, and frequency.
Musical Explorers: Listen to the Children’s Orchestra of Paraguay and create your own working musical instrument using recycled material.
Creative Arts: Learn about the traditional lacework of Paraguay and create a lace-inspired art project.
Cooking Class: Make Sopa Paraguaya, a cheesy cornbread dish that’s a national favorite.
Global Games: Play Muñeca, a traditional Paraguayan children’s game similar to hopscotch.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our Paraguay 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, games, 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 South 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 Paraguay 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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