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

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

Read Where Are You Going, Manyoni? , listen to a traditional folktale, and examine poetry with author Charles Mungoshi. Students will study human-wildlife conflict and the African savanna ecosystem, explore traditional Dinhe dance and the music of Stella Chiweshe, bake sweet potato cookies, and play traditional games like Tsoro Yematatu and Kudoda.

✅ 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:

• Zimbabwe Notebooking Page: Students record important facts, color the national flag, document their favorite discoveries, and draw scenes from Zimbabwe’s geography, culture, plants, and wildlife.
• Zimbabwe 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 Where Are You Going, Manyoni? while exploring themes of responsibility and community.
• The Writing Revolution Resources: Build writing skills with sentence-based exercises that connect directly to what students are learning about Zimbabwe.
• Science Notebooking: Explore how communities and wildlife interact, and examine conservation challenges and solutions.
• Copywork: Explore proverbs from Africa while strengthening handwriting and comprehension skills.
• Creative Arts: Explore traditional Dinhe dance and learn about mbira music through the work of Stella Chiweshe.
• Cooking Class: Learn how to bake sweet potato cookies.
• Global Games: Play Tsoro Yematatu and Kudoda, two traditional Zimbabwean games.

✅ Bonus Materials:

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