Ghana Unit Study

Dive into the rich culture and history of Ghana as you meet Anansi, the clever spider from West African folklore. Explore the African rain forest, create stunning Adinkra prints, and weave colorful Kente cloth. Your children will also craft Akan “brass” goldweights, learn how to prepare jollof rice, and play traditional games like Ampe, Oware, and Pombo.

Discover Ghana

Embark on a hands-on learning adventure through Ghana with our engaging, secular unit study. Our Ghana unit study includes geography, literature, art, music, and more, offering an exciting learning experience for the whole family.

✅ 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 study provides structured lesson plans and ready-to-use printables, guiding families as they gather materials and explore together.

Learning Highlights:

• Cultural Exploration: Meet Anansi, the clever spider, and discover the artistry behind Adinkra prints and Kente cloth.
• Hands-On Activities: Create your own Akan “brass” goldweights, cook Jollof rice, and learn how to play traditional Ghanaian games like Ampe, Oware, and Pombo.

IMPORTANT: Our Ghana unit study is included in our [Africa Continent Bundle], which includes 16 country studies, plus dozens of high-quality printable resources and activities and exclusive access to the Global Explorers Club Resource Library, where new materials are made available to you regularly! Members will be able to access these resources for free, forever.

What's Included

With your purchase of our Ghana unit study, you’ll receive a complete set of resources, including detailed lesson plans, engaging activities, and access to a Notion curriculum database, all designed to provide a fun, hands-on, family-style learning experience.

• Extra Resources: Enjoy additional resources such as food chain pyramids, a vocabulary journal, student reading tickets, a reading log, a virtues poster, a Wonder Wall activity sheet, flag-making cards, and more.
• Unit Study Overview Sheet: A unit planner to help guide your journey through Ghana’s rich culture and history.
• Comprehensive Lesson Plans: These plans ensure a well-rounded and thorough exploration of Ghana’s culture, history, and geography, with integrated activities like mapwork, language arts, creative art projects, and more.
• Global Explorer’s Journal: A special notebooking page dedicated to Ghana, where students can record information about the country.
• Mapwork Activity Sheets: Students can create personalized maps, record their observations, and reflect on their learning experiences.
• The Writing Revolution Exercises: Students are able to practice writing skills while reinforcing their understanding of the material.
• African Proverbs Copywork: Practice penmanship and explore the wisdom of African proverbs.
• “Making Words” Spelling Activity: A quick and easy way for students to practice phonemic awareness.
• Adinkra Memory Game: After children learn about Adinkra, they’ll have a blast playing this memory game.
• Book Discussion Guide: Kids will love reading all about Anansi in The Adventures of Spider: West African Folktales.
• Supplemental Resources: A curated list of additional books, websites, and videos to expand your study.
• Suggested Learning Extensions: Ideas for further exploration, allowing you to customize the study to your family’s interests and needs.

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Who We Are

At the Global Explorers Club, we believe in an education that respects each child’s unique personhood, fosters a love of learning, and embraces the diversity of the world. Our unit studies are designed with flexibility and freedom in mind, allowing your family to explore each topic at your own pace and according to your interests. Whether you’re completing every activity or selecting just a few, the goal is to inspire a sense of wonder and connection to the world.