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

Explore the geography, culture, and traditions of the Dominican Republic 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.

Read If Dominican Were a Color and The Color of My Words, learn about whale migration, study coral reef ecosystems, and discuss the virtue of generosity. You’ll also meet musician Juan Luis Guerra, cook traditional Dominican dishes, and play local games as you explore the rich heritage of the Caribbean.

✅ What’s Included:

• Costa Rica 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 the picture book If Dominican Were a Color or the middle-grade novel The Color of My Words , a powerful coming-of-age story about finding one's voice.
• The Writing Revolution Resources: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises that connect directly to what students are learning about the Dominican Republic.
• Whale Migration: Learn about the annual migration of humpback whales that gather in Samaná Bay.
• Musical Explorers: Meet Juan Luis Guerra, one of the country’s most influential musicians, and explore the merengue and bachata dance styles.
• Cooking Class: Sip on café con leche and learn how to prepare mangú, a traditional breakfast dish made from mashed plantains.

✅ Bonus Materials:

• Printable Global Explorers Cookbook Page for the Dominican Republic
• Discover the Dominican Republic: Bingo Challenge activity sheet
• Dominican Republic 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.