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South Korea Unit Study

Explore the culture, geography, and traditions of South Korea with our hands-on, secular country unit study. Read stories by Linda Sue Park and explore Korean poetry with Tap Dancing on the Roof: Sijo. Investigate science and innovation by studying the design of the turtle ship, and learn about Korea’s geography through mapwork and notebooking activities. Try your hand at making a jegi, cook classic Korean dishes like kimchi and bibimbap, and enjoy traditional games like Yut Nori and Thumbs Up.

Hands-On Geography and Cultural Activities for Kids

South Korea 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 notebooking, Linda Sue Park and Tap Dancing on the Roof: Sijo, traditional games, and more

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

South Korea Notebooking Page: Students record important facts, color the national flag, document their favorite discoveries, and draw scenes from South Korea’s geography, culture, plants, and wildlife.
South Korea 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 one of Linda Sue Park’s books, plus explore Tap Dancing on the Roof, a collection of sijo poetry.
Circle Round: Listen to “The Mountain Spring” and “The Farmer’s Coin” with guided writing exercises 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 South Korea.
The Turtle Ship: Learn about South Korea’s historical innovations in naval design while studying principles of boat construction and engineering.
Elapsed Time Task Cards: Build real-world math skills by solving elapsed time problems connected to places throughout South Korea.
Creative Arts: Craft your own jegi, a traditional Korean hacky sack.
Cooking Class: Learn how to make quick kimchi and bee-bim bop, two popular Korean dishes.
Global Games: Play two traditional Korean games, Yut Nori and Thumbs Up.

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