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

Explore the geography, culture, and traditions of Chile 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.

Discover the star-studded skies of the Atacama Desert, learn about Chilean poets Gabriela Mistral and Pablo Neruda, cook sopaipillas, explore the artistry behind book illustrations, and try out a word weaving project.

✅ Learning Highlights:

• Explore the childhood and works of Chilean poets Gabriela Mistral and Pablo Neruda
• Discover why Chile is one of the best stargazing destinations in the world
• Build geography and research skills with mapwork and notebooking activities
• Practice writing skills with sentence-based activities using The Writing Revolution
• Listen to Andean music and create poetry-inspired art
• Cook sopaipillas, a classic Chilean street food
• Play Corre, Corre la Guaraca, a traditional children’s game

✅ What’s Included:

• Chile 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: Learn about the lives and poetry of Gabriela Mistral and Pablo Neruda, two of Chile’s most influential writers and Nobel laureates.
• Circle Round Folktales + Writing Revolution Activities: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises connected to Chilean stories and geography.
• Science Notebooking: Discover why the Atacama Desert is home to world-famous observatories, and explore the basic concepts of astronomy and stargazing.
• Creative Arts: Listen to traditional music, try a word weaving project, and illustrate poetry or folktales inspired by Chilean stories.
• Cooking Class: Make sopaipillas, a lightly sweet pumpkin-based fried bread.
• Global Games: Play Corre, Corre la Guaraca, a favorite circle game for Chilean children.

✅ Bonus Materials:

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