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

Explore the geography, culture, and traditions of Peru 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.

Discover the legacy of the Inca Empire, meet Julio C. Tello, Peru’s pioneering archaeologist and national icon, try your hand at traditional Peruvian embroidery, listen to folk tales, learn how to play the classic game of Sapo, and more!

✅ Learning Highlights:

• Explore the life of Peruvian archaeologist Julio C. Tello with Monica Brown's illustrated picture book Sharuko
• Discover Peru’s archeological wonders and the legacy of the Inca Empire
• Build geography and research skills with mapwork and notebooking activities
• Practice writing skills with sentence-based activities using The Writing Revolution
• Craft panpipes and clay llamas, try traditional Peruvian embroidery, and listen to Andean music
• Cook papas a la huancaína and beef empanadas, and play the classic Peruvian game of Sapo

✅ What’s Included:

• Peru 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 Sharuko by Monica Brown, a biography of Julio C. Tello, and Zonia’s Rainforest, a look at life in the Amazon.
• Circle Round Folktales + Writing Revolution Activities: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises connected to Peruvian stories and geography.
• Science Notebooking: Discover archeology as you explore Peru’s archeological sites and learn how scientists uncover the past.
• Creative Arts & Music: Craft clay llamas, try Andean-style embroidery, make panpipes, and listen to traditional Peruvian folk music.
• Cooking Class: Learn how to prepare two classic Peruvian dishes: papas a la huancaína and beef empanadas.
• Global Games: Play Sapo, a traditional Peruvian coin toss game that builds coordination and number skills.

✅ Bonus Materials:

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