South Korea Unit Study: Hands-On Geography Curriculum for Kids

Discover the culture, geography, and traditions of South Korea with our hands-on, secular South Korea 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:

• Read one of Linda Sue Park’s books and explore Tap Dancing on the Roof, a collection of sijo poetry
• Investigate science and innovation by studying the turtle ship and boat design
• Build geography and research skills with mapwork and notebooking activities
• Learn how to play traditional Korean games like Yut Nori, Thumbs Up, and Jegi
• Cook two classic Korean dishes: kimchi and bibimbap

✅ What’s Included:

• South Korea Mapwork & Notebooking: Students label major cities, landforms, and cultural landmarks while customizing their own maps.
• Literature Study: Enjoy a story by Linda Sue Park and explore Korean poetry through Tap Dancing on the Roof: Sijo Poems.
• 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 South Korea’s historic naval innovation and study the principles of boat design and engineering.
• Math Practice: Build real-world math skills by solving elapsed time problems connected to places throughout South Korea.
• Creative Arts: Make your own jegi, a traditional Korean hacky sack, and explore the rhythm and language of sijo poetry through writing and creative expression.
• Cultural Cooking Projects: Try your hand at quick kimchi and bee-bim bop with simple, family-friendly recipes.
• Global Games: Learn how to play Yut Nori and Thumbs Up, two traditional Korean games. A printable Yut Nori game board is included so you can start playing right away!

✅ Bonus Materials:

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