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Vietnam Unit Study

Explore the culture, geography, and traditions of Vietnam with our hands-on, secular country unit study. Read Water Buffalo Days and explore folktales like The Star Fruit Tree and The Banker’s Riddles. Learn about the Mekong River and the water cycle, paint in the style of Đông Hồ and Vietnamese silk artists, and enjoy traditional music with Carnegie Hall’s Musical Explorers. You’ll also reflect on the virtue of loyalty, cook bánh mì sandwiches, and play the Gourd Crab Game.

Hands-On Geography and Cultural Activities for Kids

Vietnam Unit Study, a literature-based geography & social studies curriculum for kids

Vietnam Unit Study, part of the Global Explorers Club's literature-based geography curriculum with cultural activities for kids

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

Vietnam Notebooking Page: Students record important facts, color the national flag, document their favorite discoveries, and draw scenes from Vietnam’s geography, culture, plants, and wildlife.
Vietnam 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 Water Buffalo Days, a middle-grade memoir-style novel recalling life in rural Vietnam.
Circle Round: Listen to several folk tales from Vietnam and complete sentence strategy writing activities 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 Vietnam.
The Mekong River & the Water Cycle: Explore how the Mekong River supports life in Vietnam and learn about the water cycle.
Elapsed Time Task Cards: Build real-world math skills by solving elapsed time problems connected to places throughout Vietnam.
Creative Arts: Create Vietnamese silk paintings and folk art in the style of Đông Hồ.
Musical Explorers: Learn about Vietnamese musical traditions and instruments with Carnegie Hall’s Musical Explorers program.
Cooking Class: Learn how to make bánh mì sandwiches and tropical fruit smoothies.
Global Games: Play the Gourd Crab Game, a traditional Vietnamese game often played during Tết celebrations.

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