Kenya Research Project

Explore Kenya

Bring global learning to your classroom with an engaging research project about Kenya! 

Students will step into the shoes of explorers as they dive into Kenya’s rich geography and vibrant culture. Using a variety of resources – including our free, kid-friendly website Globe Trottin’ Kids – students will gather information and create a meaningful final project.

What’s Included:

• Student Draft Book: Step-by-step guidance with graphic organizers for note-taking and an answer guide for teachers.
• Presentation Templates: Tools to help students design interactive notebooks, posters, or display boards.
• Choice Board: Inspiring extension activities like preparing a traditional dish or sharing a Kenyan folktale.
• 4-Point Rubric: Clear assessment criteria for students and teachers.
• Globe Trottin’ Kids Passport & Kenya “Stamp”: Expand students’ knowledge of the world with opportunities to earn more stamps and become global citizens!

Topics and Activities:

• Geography: Locate Kenya on world and continent maps; create a compass rose, design a map key, and label key landmarks on a country map
• Quick Facts: Record Kenya’s population, climate, currency, and more.
• Flag: Color Kenya’s flag and explain the symbolism behind its design.
• Languages: Learn common Swahili words and phrases.
• Food: Create a daily menu featuring traditional Kenyan dishes.
• Clothing: Design paper or fabric models of traditional Kenyan clothing.
• Sports: Explore popular sports and recreational activities.
• Animals: Classify animals found in Kenya by group and create a display.
• Influential People: Sketch a portrait and write about famous Kenyan figures.
• Holidays & Celebrations: Make “Save the Date” cards for key Kenyan holidays using the 4Ws (what, when, where, why) and 1H (how).

Perfect For:

• Whole-class activities, group projects, or independent research.
• Multicultural nights or fairs to showcase students’ work.

Why Educators Love It:

• Minimal prep and maximum engagement.
• Supports inquiry-based learning.
• Encourages creativity and collaboration.

Note: This project introduces and guides students through the research process but does not include country-specific facts.

Bonus Resource: Globe Trottin’ Kids is a free global learning platform and an ideal companion for this project. Visit the Kenya profile page.