Bolivia Unit Study | Geography Curriculum & Hands-On Activities for Kids

Explore the geography, culture, and traditions of Bolivia with this hands-on, literature-based unit study designed for Grades 1 to 6. Perfect for homeschool families, co-ops, classrooms, or Montessori continent studies, this resource combines mapwork, science, writing, and hands-on cultural activities for kids.

Meet famed South American leader Simón Bolívar, listen to Andean music and folktales, explore Bolivian art with artist Roberto Mamani Mamani, cook up a batch of buñuelos, and discuss the importance of idealism as a character virtue.

✅ Learning Highlights:

• Learn about Simón Bolívar and Bolivia’s path to independence
• Explore the science behind Salar de Uyuni and the water cycle
• Build geography and research skills with mapwork and notebooking activities
• Practice writing skills with sentence-based activities using The Writing Revolution
• Create art inspired by Roberto Mamani Mamani
• Cook buñuelos and play La Thunkuna, a traditional Bolivian game
• Discuss idealism as a virtue and how it shapes leaders and changemakers

✅ What’s Included:

• Bolivia 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.
• Biography: Learn about Simón Bolívar, the South American liberator whose ideals helped shape the continent’s future.
• Circle Round Folktales + Writing Revolution Activities: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises connected to Bolivian stories and geography.
• Science Notebooking: Study the Salar de Uyuni and explore the processes of evaporation and the water cycle through hands-on learning.
• Creative Arts & Music: Listen to traditional Andean music and create bold, colorful art inspired by Bolivian artist Roberto Mamani Mamani.
• Cooking Class: Learn how to cook buñuelos, sweet fried treats enjoyed during holidays and festivals.
• Global Games: Play La Thunkuna, a classic children’s game in Bolivia.

✅ Bonus Materials:

• Printable Global Explorers Cookbook Page for Bolivia
• Discover Bolivia: Bingo Challenge activity sheet
• Bolivia 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.