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Zimbabwe Unit Study

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

Read Where Are You Going, Manyoni? , listen to a traditional folktale, and examine poetry with author Charles Mungoshi. Students will study human-wildlife conflict and the African savanna ecosystem, explore traditional Dinhe dance and the music of Stella Chiweshe, bake sweet potato cookies, and play traditional games like Tsoro Yematatu and Kudoda.

Hands-On Geography and Cultural Activities for Kids

Our Zimbabwe 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 explore the world together.

What’s Included in the Zimbabwe Unit Study

What you get

With your purchase

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

Zimbabwe Notebooking Page: Students record important facts, color the national flag, document their favorite discoveries, and draw scenes from Zimbabwe’s geography, culture, plants, and wildlife.
Zimbabwe 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 Where Are You Going, Manyoni? while exploring themes of responsibility and community.
The Writing Revolution Resources: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises that connect directly to what students are learning about Zimbabwe.
Science Notebooking: Explore how communities and wildlife interact, and examine conservation challenges and solutions.
Copywork: Explore proverbs from Africa while strengthening handwriting and comprehension skills.
Creative Arts: Explore traditional Dinhe dance and learn about mbira music through the work of Stella Chiweshe.
Cooking Class: Learn how to bake sweet potato cookies.
Global Games: Play Tsoro Yematatu and Kudoda, two traditional Zimbabwean games.

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

Zimbabwe unit study, part of the Global Explorers Club's literature-based homeschool geography curriculum featuring hands-on cultural activities for kids

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Zimbabwe 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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Continue your adventure with the Global Explorers Curriculum Library, a flexible, family-style membership with access to country studies, lesson plans, and hands-on geography and culture activities from around the world.

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