Bangladesh Unit Study: Hands-On Geography Curriculum for Kids

Discover the culture, geography, and traditions of Bangladesh with our hands-on, secular Bangladesh Unit Study. Designed for Grades 1 to 6, our literature-rich geography curriculum includes engaging activities in mapwork, science, writing, and hands-on cultural experiences, like alpana art, cooking, and traditional games. Perfect for homeschoolers, co-ops, classrooms, or Montessori continent studies.

✅ What You're Purchasing:

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.

✅ Learning Highlights:

• Read and discuss the middle-grade novels Rickshaw Girl and Tiger Boy by Mitali Perkins, plus Iqbal and His Ingenious Idea by Elizabeth Suneby
• Learn how mangrove forests protect coastal communities and support biodiversity
• Build geography and research skills with mapwork and notebooking activities
• Create decorative alpana art and explore the virtue of helpfulness
• Cook pitha, a traditional Bangladeshi treat, and learn how to play Sholo Guti, a classic two-player strategy game

✅ What’s Included:

• Bangladesh Mapwork & Notebooking: Students label major cities, landforms, and cultural landmarks while customizing their own maps. Notebooking pages invite students to document facts, sketch discoveries, and color the national flag.
• Literature Study: Read and discuss Mitali Perkins’s middle-grade novels Rickshaw Girl and Tiger Boy, plus the picture book Iqbal and His Ingenious Idea by Elizabeth Suneby.
• Circle Round Folktales + Writing Revolution Activities: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises using Judith C. Hochman's The Writing Revolution method.
• Science Notebooking: Explore the role of mangrove forests in protecting Bangladesh’s coastline and providing habitat for wildlife like the Bengal tiger.
• Math Practice: Build real-world math skills by solving elapsed time problems connected to places throughout Bangladesh.
• Creative Arts: Make your own alpana designs with chalk or rice paste.
• Cultural Cooking Projects: Learn how to cook pitha, a traditional Bangladeshi food.
• Global Games: Play Sholo Guti, a two-player strategy game. A printable game board is included so you can start playing right away!

✅ Bonus Materials:

• Printable Global Explorers Cookbook Page for Bangladesh
• Discover Bangladesh: Bingo Challenge activity sheet
• Bangladesh Unit Overview Sheet
• Access to our optional digital planning tool in Notion
• Plus, more than a dozen extra printable resources, such as book passports, food chain pyramid templates, and more!

Format: Printable PDF + Optional Digital Access

Best For: Homeschoolers, co-ops, enrichment, Montessori continent studies, and classroom geography units

Why Choose Global Explorers?

At the Global Explorers Club, we believe geography should feel like an adventure. Our flexible, secular unit studies are designed to spark curiosity, celebrate cultural diversity, and connect children to the world around them. Whether you use every activity or choose a few, our unit studies can be easily adapted for different learners and teaching styles.