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

Discover Nigeria with our hands-on, literature-based unit study that includes lessons in geography, language arts, science, art, music, cooking, and more.

Read Children of the Benin Kingdom and explore the rich history of the Edo people, learn about popular children’s author Atinuke, and listen to traditional folktales. Students will create Adire Eleko cloth and Edo brass-inspired art, explore the African rainforest ecosystem, cook plantain chips and Hausa masa, and play traditional Nigerian games like Ayo, Dara, and Igba-Ita.

✅ 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.

✅ What's Included:

• Nigeria Notebooking Page: Students record important facts, color the national flag, document their favorite discoveries, and draw scenes from Nigeria’s geography, culture, plants, and wildlife.
• Nigeria 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 Children of the Benin Kingdom and explore the history and artistic traditions of the Edo people. Plus, explore some of award-winning Nigerian author Atinuke’s children’s books, such as Anna Hibiscus, The No. 1 Car Spotter, or Too Small Tola.
• The Writing Revolution Resources: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises that connect directly to what students are learning about Nigeria.
• Science Notebooking: Students will learn about space science and astronomy.
• Musical Explorers: Create a shekere instrument and explore drum-beating and foot-stomping rhythms.
• Copywork: Explore proverbs from Africa while strengthening handwriting and comprehension skills.
• Creative Arts: Create Adire Eleko cloth designs and Edo brass-inspired bracelets while learning about traditional craftsmanship.
• Cooking Class: Prepare plantain chips and Hausa masa, two popular Nigerian dishes.
• Global Games: Learn how to play several traditional Nigerian games such as Ayo, Dara, and Igba-Ita.

✅ Bonus Materials:

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