🌍 Africa Unit Study
A 10-Week Homeschool Journey Through Culture, Creation & God’s Heart for the Nations
Designed for Years 3–8 – Adaptable for Younger and Older Grades
Step into the vibrant world of Africa with this beautifully rich and biblically grounded unit study. Over 10 weeks, your family will journey through deserts and rainforests, explore ancient kingdoms and modern missions, and marvel at the beauty of God’s design in every tribe, culture, and ecosystem.
This unit is adaptable for multiple ages—with simplified options for younger children and meaningful extension activities for advanced learners (including Years 9+). It’s the perfect tool for whole-family learning.
✨ What’s Included:
✅ A full 10-week program (4 lessons per week)
✅ Written in a living book style, directly to the student
✅ One devotion + copywork each week (NKJV Scripture)
✅ Weekly grammar lessons, scaffolded for different ages
✅ Hands-on and creative activities with extension ideas for Years 6–8+
✅ Suitable for Charlotte Mason, classical, and biblical unit study approaches
✅ Student resource list, parent notes, and book suggestions grouped by region
📚 What They Will Learn:
📖 Bible & Devotion
Weekly devotions that teach God’s heart for all nations
Scripture copywork and reflection
Prayers and character-based themes like justice, stewardship, and mission
Understanding God’s plan throughout history and geography
🌍 Geography
Mapping Africa by region, major rivers, deserts, mountains, and cities
Identifying countries, borders, and landforms
Understanding ecosystems: rainforest, savannah, desert, and highlands
Learning agricultural zones and natural resources
📜 History
Ancient civilisations: Egypt, Aksum, and Mali
Trade routes and empires (Trans-Saharan trade, gold and salt routes)
Early Christianity and missionary journeys
Apartheid, Zulu history, and Nelson Mandela
Modern Africa and gospel growth today
🦓 Science
Rainforest ecosystems and food chains
Wildlife studies: The Big Five, gorillas, okapi, endangered species
Conservation and stewardship through a biblical lens
Agriculture and human impact on the environment
✍️ English & Writing
Grammar skills: nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, sentence structure
Creative writing: news reports, diary entries, poems, reflections
Informative writing: profiles, brochures, project summaries
Oral presentation and speaking practice (radio-style reporting, celebration event)
🎨 Art & Culture
Ndebele art, mask making, tribal patterns and jewellery
African music and instruments
Cultural storytelling, festivals, clothing, and food
Artistic expressions tied to faith, identity, and place
🌱 Designed for the Whole Family
Multi-age flexibility is built in:
Younger students (Years 1–2) can join in with simplified versions of the activities
Older students (Years 6–9+) will enjoy deeper questions, writing extensions, and presentation projects
Clear guidance for adjusting each task to your child’s ability
💡 Weekly Highlights:
Each week explores a new region or theme:
Introduction to Africa – Geography, nations, and God’s heart
North Africa – Egypt, Morocco, pyramids, and Abraham
West Africa – Kingdoms, storytelling, and Proverbs
East Africa – Aksum, Mt. Kilimanjaro, early church
Central Africa – Congo River, rainforest ecosystems, wildlife
Southern Africa – Zulu, apartheid, justice and mercy
African Wildlife – The Big Five, stewardship, endangered species
Food, Music & Festivals – Taste, celebrate, create
Missions & Modern Africa – Missionaries, hope, and gospel growth
Final Project & Celebration – Presentation, reflection, worship
🖨️ Format:
Instant PDF download
Includes narratives, activities, devotionals, grammar, and reflection prompts
Separate book list provided for living books (clean and Christian-friendly)
Student Learning Journal available for purchase separately
🕊️ A Faith-Rich, Globally Minded Unit Study
Help your children grow in knowledge and compassion, as they see how God's love reaches every corner of the earth. This is more than a unit study—it’s a chance to nurture a heart for the nations, deepen biblical truth, and develop a vision for God’s work across the globe.
“From one man He made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth…”
— Acts 17:26 (NKJV)
🎓 Make geography meaningful. Let faith lead learning. Experience Africa together.
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