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

Explore the geography, culture, and traditions of Canada 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.

Students will learn about the Great Bear Rainforest, discover the art of Ted Harrison, Kenojuak Ashevak, and Robert Bateman, read stories by Julie Flett, and reflect on the virtues of service and confidence. Along the way, they’ll cook some Canadian recipes, start a nature journal, play traditional Indigenous games, and more.

✅ What's Included:

• Canada 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 stories written by Julie Flett, an award-winning Cree-Métis author and illustrator.
• Circle Round Folktales + Writing Revolution Activities: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises connected to Canadian stories and geography.
• Science Notebooking: Learn about ecosystems, biodiversity, and keystone species in the Great Bear Rainforest, one of the world’s most important temperate rainforests.
• Creative Arts: Explore the colorful landscapes of Ted Harrison and the Inuit-inspired art of Kenojuak Ashevak.
• Nature Journaling: Meet Robert Bateman and learn how to start your own nature journal.
• Global Games: Try your hand at a game of tabletop curling and explore some traditional indigenous games of Canada.
• Cooking Class: Learn how to make bannock bread and wild blueberry jam.

✅ Bonus Materials:

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