Mongolia Unit Study: Hands-On Geography Curriculum for Kids

Discover the culture, geography, and traditions of Japan with our hands-on, secular Mongolia Unit Study. Designed for Grades 1 to 6, our literature-rich geography curriculum includes engaging activities in mapwork, science, writing, and hands-on cultural experiences, such as traditional games, art projects, and cooking. Perfect for homeschoolers, co-ops, classrooms, or Montessori continent studies.

✅ 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:

• Meet Aisholpan in The Eagle Huntress, the inspiring true story of a 13-year-old girl who became the first female eagle hunter in her Kazakh family
• Learn how Mongolia’s grasslands support the carbon cycle
• Build geography and research skills with mapwork and notebooking activities
• Explore Mongolian yurts, discover the sounds of Khoomei, and learn how to Jarmo, a traditional strategy game
• Cook boortsog, a delicious fried snack popular among Mongolian nomads

✅ What’s Included:

• Japan Mapwork & Notebooking: Students label major cities, landforms, and cultural landmarks while customizing their own maps.
• Literature Study: Meet Aisholpan in The Eagle Huntress, a courageous 13-year-old girl who challenges tradition to become the first female eagle hunter in her family’s Kazakh heritage.
• Circle Round Folktales + Writing Revolution Activities: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercise using Judith C. Hochman's The Writing Revolution method.
• Science Notebooking: Learn how Mongolia’s steppe ecosystems play a vital role in the carbon cycle.
• Math Practice: Build real-world math skills by solving elapsed time problems connected to places throughout Mongolia.
• Music & Culture: Discover the sounds of Khoomei and the morin khuur
• Artist Studies: Explore the work of Hokusai and Isamu Noguchi through hands-on projects.
• Creative Arts: Design and build a model yurt while learning about its structure and symbolism.
• Cultural Cooking Projects: Make boortsog, a traditional Mongolian fried dough snack.
• Global Games: Play Jarmo, a centuries-old Mongolian board game. A printable game board is included so you can start playing right away!

✅ Bonus Materials:

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