Myanmar Unit Study: Hands-On Geography Curriculum for Kids

Discover the culture, geography, and traditions of Myanmar with our hands-on, secular Myanmar 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 like Burmese script writing, traditional games, 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:

• Read Bandoola: The Great Elephant Rescue, the true story of a heroic elephant
• Learn about traditional medicinal plants and create a personalized field guide
• Build geography and research skills with mapwork and notebooking activities
• Practice writing your name in Burmese script and discuss the virtue of gratitude
• Make Mont Lone Yay Baw, a sweet sticky rice treat enjoyed during festivals

✅ What’s Included:

• Myanmar 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 Bandoola: The Great Elephant Rescue by William Grill, a beautifully illustrated nonfiction book set in Myanmar during World War II.
• Circle Round Folktales + Writing Revolution Activities: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercise using Judith C. Hochman's The Writing Revolution method.
• Science Notebooking: Explore how medicinal plants are used for healing in Myanmar and begin a plant guide of your own.
• Math Practice: Build real-world math skills by solving elapsed time problems connected to places throughout Myanmar.
• Creative Arts: Try your hand at writing in Burmese script.
• Cultural Cooking Projects: Make Mont Lone Yay Baw, a sweet sticky rice dessert.
• Global Games: Play Play Phankhon, a classic game that encourages movement and cooperation.

✅ Bonus Materials:

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