Democratic Republic of Congo Unit Study | Geography Curriculum & Hands-On Activities for Kids

Discover the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with our hands-on, literature-based unit study that includes lessons in geography, language arts, science, music, math, and more.

Students will read and discuss A Leaf for Bongani, learn about the importance of insects and the African rainforest ecosystem, explore the ancient Ishango Bone, create sand drawings inspired by the Chokwe people, design Bakuba and Mbuti textile art, prepare a tropical fruit plate, and play traditional games like Kisolo and Nzango.

✅ 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 unit study provides structured lesson plans and ready-to-use printables.

✅ What's Included:

• DRC Notebooking Page: Students record important facts, color the national flag, document their favorite discoveries, and draw scenes from the Democratic Republic of Congo’s geography, culture, plants, and wildlife.
• DRC 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 A Leaf for Bongani by Claire Ishi Ayetoro.
• The Writing Revolution Resources: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises that connect directly to what students are learning about the Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Science Notebooking: Explore the important role insects play in our world.
• Math Exploration: Investigate the Ishango Bone, one of the world’s oldest mathematical artifacts, and discuss early counting systems.
• Copywork: Explore proverbs from Africa while strengthening handwriting and comprehension skills.
• Creative Arts: Create sand drawings inspired by the Chokwe people and explore Bakuba and Mbuti textile art.
• Cooking Class: Prepare a tropical fruit plate while exploring foods grown in equatorial climates.
• Global Games: Play Kisolo and Nzango, traditional Congolese games that build coordination and strategic thinking.

✅ Bonus Materials:

• Printable Global Explorers Cookbook Page for Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
• Discover DRC: Bingo Challenge activity sheet
• Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) 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.