Welcome to the South American global adventure!

If you are looking for a holistic approach to geography that looks at the world through the lens of science, compassion, and wonder then this is the curriculum for you.

Explore the Andes, Amazon, Pantanal, and Patagonia through living books and hands-on activities such as making your own pan flute, cooking empanadas, salsa dancing, making line art, and taste testing the stages of chocolate production, and more! There is map work and memory songs. The kids will go on an interactive jungle expedition where they will need to use teamwork and critical thinking to overcome challenges. They will write their own adventure story, make a plan to help save the rainforests, and do animal reports. Every lesson is carefully designed to cultivate curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.

This curriculum is designed for 1st-5th graders but the lessons have adaptations you can use to adjust for their ability level. For example, in the story writing activity, there are options to narrate a short story or work through the hero’s journey and flesh out a more detailed written account.

If you get through all of the continent studies by Hatching Curiosity, you will have completed a full year of biology and a full year of earth science making this geography unit the perfect 2-in-1 curriculum!

Included when you select the "Everything" option for this unit:

• Teacher’s Guide with 28 lessons

• Student book

• 27 Plant & Animal game cards for South America

Included when you select the "I already have the cards" version of this unit:

• Teacher's Guide

• Student Guide

Note: You will need the cards to complete several of the lessons, this option is available for those who already purchased a digital or physical version of the South America Plant & Animal cards.

Included with the "Student Book Only" option for this unit:

• Student book

Note: You will need the teacher's guide for instructions, this option is for those who have multiple students and want them to have their own workbooks so you don't need to make copies.

A hands-on journey through the land, life, and ecosystems of South America

Explore the vibrant landscapes and rich biodiversity of South America with this beautifully illustrated, double-sided learning set. One side features a detailed map of South America with 18 natural landmark game pieces and matching photo-rich information cards—each one packed with fascinating facts and open-ended questions to spark discussion and connection. A control chart supports independent learning, and all pieces tuck neatly into a sturdy, beautifully designed box that doubles as a Montessori-style continent box.

Flip the board to explore the Amazon Rainforest Biome, where students build food webs, classify animals, and act out ecological relationships using 22 plant and animal game pieces and 7 labeling arrows. From learning about pollinators and microhabitats to exploring rainforest layers and interdependence, this biome board brings ecology to life through movement, critical thinking, and play.

This set is packed with value—featuring over 20 different activities and lesson ideas designed to engage curious minds, foster meaningful connections, and support hands-on learning right out of the box. Includes a full instruction booklet with clearly laid-out prompts and games, or pair seamlessly with the full South America Continent Study Curriculum from Hatching Curiosity for deeper learning.

What’s Included:

• Double-sided, foldable 18" x 24" board (Map of South America + Amazon Rainforest Biome Mat)

• 18 natural landmark game pieces

• 18 illustrated landmark cards with facts and open-ended prompts

• Control chart for independent matching

• 22 biome game pieces (plants and animals of the Amazon Rainforest)

• 7 labeling arrows

• Instruction booklet with 20+ activity ideas and lesson prompts

• Sturdy, beautifully illustrated storage box (sized to function as a Montessori continent box)

Perfect for homeschoolers, Montessori classrooms, and educators seeking a hands-on, curiosity-driven way to explore geography, ecology, and the wonders of South America.

Choking hazard. Not for children under 3.