Sri Lanka Unit Study: Hands-On Geography Curriculum for Kids

Discover the culture, geography, and traditions of Sri Lanka with our hands-on, secular Sri Lanka 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 batik-style art, traditional games, and cooking kiribath and preparing Ceylon tea. 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 The Girl Who Stole an Elephant by Nizrana Farook and When the Rain Comes by Alma Fullerton
• Learn how monsoons shape daily life, agriculture, and weather patterns in Sri Lanka
• Build geography and research skills with mapwork and notebooking activities
• Learn about toque macaques with DisneyNature’s Monkey Kingdom
• Create batik-style art, cook kiribath and prepare Ceylon tea, and play traditional Sri Lankan games

✅ What’s Included:

• Sri Lanka 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 and discuss the middle-grade novel The Girl Who Stole an Elephant by Nizrana Farook and Alma Fullerton's picture book When the Rain Comes.
• Circle Round Folktales + Writing Revolution Activities: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises using Judith C. Hochman's The Writing Revolution method.
• Science Notebooking: Learn how monsoons impact life in Sri Lanka through hands-on journaling activities.
• Monkey Kingdom: Explore animal behavior, biodiversity, and survival strategies across eight lessons.
• Math Practice: Build real-world math skills by solving elapsed time problems connected to places throughout Sri Lanka.
• Creative Arts: Make batik-style art inspired by Sri Lankan textiles using simple, accessible materials.
• Cultural Cooking Projects: Learn how to make kiribath and prepare Ceylon tea.
• Global Games: Play Peralikatuma and Nerenchi, two traditional Sri Lankan games. A printable game board is included so you can start playing right away!

✅ Bonus Materials:

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