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Pando: Global Foundations

Designed for students in 3rd-8th grades, your child will travel across continents—exploring cultures, environments, and history through a connected, story-driven approach to learning.

Each week focuses on a different region and habitat, blending geography, science, literature, Biblical truths, and hands-on projects into one cohesive experience.

How it Works:

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Set up your family account on PANDO’s learning platform

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Purchase (or borrow) items on the resources list

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Dive in and learn in a whole new way!

  • Africa! We’ll explore every country in Africa as we also discover deserts, rainforests, grasslands, scrublands, rivers, lakes, and more! We’ll learn about major world religions and what missionaries are doing in the different countries we visit. We will research and write informative essays about some of Africa’s most famous people and places. We’ll also read rich literature and watch nature documentaries, make local dishes, and try some African art!

  • Asia! We’ll explore every country in Asia as we also discover salt lakes, Mediterranean shrub, coniferous forests, mangroves, and more! We’ll study creation vs evolution and what missionaries are doing in the different countries we visit. We’ll practice analytical writing as we compare, contrast, and analyze life in Asia. We’ll also read rich literature and watch nature documentaries, make local dishes, and try some Asian art!

  • Europe! We’ll explore every country in Europe as we also discover fields + farmlands, coniferous forests, rocky shores, boreal forests, and more! We’ll learn what missionaries are doing in the different countries we visit. We’ll write about cause and effect both in research-based and creative writing assignments. We’ll also read rich literature and watch nature documentaries, make local dishes, and try some European art!

  • North America! We’ll explore every country in North America as we also discover coniferous forests, islands, kelp forests, and more! We’ll learn what missionaries are doing in the different countries we visit. We will stretch our creative muscles with some fun creative writing exercises. We’ll also read rich literature and watch nature documentaries, make local dishes, and try some North American art!

  • South America! We’ll explore every country in South America as we also discover caves, wetlands, alpine heights, and more! We’ll learn about what missionaries are doing in the different countries we visit. We’ll learn how to write a persuasive essay about some of South America’s most impactful geographical features. We’ll also read rich literature and watch nature documentaries, make local dishes, and try some South American art!

  • Oceania + Antarctica! We’ll explore every country in Oceania as we also discover coral reefs, sandy shores, the open ocean, and more! We’ll learn about what missionaries are doing in the different countries we visit. We’ll round off the year of writing with a creative survival journal project. We’ll also read rich literature and watch nature documentaries, make local dishes, and try some Oceanic art! We’ll spend our final week exploring Antarctica, learning about polar habitats, studying brave Antarctic explorers, and celebrating our trip around the world!

Subjects included:

  • History + Geography

  • Bible

  • Literature

  • Writing

  • Science

  • Art

  • Cooking

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Global Foundations

Not included:

Math

While math concepts are explored (measurements, geometry, etc), we strongly encourage you to select a dedicated math curriculum for your student.

Click here to see the recommended resource list for Global Foundations

Sample Weeks:

A desert scene with sand dunes, a man in traditional clothing riding a camel, black domed buildings with crescent moon finials, a stylized white palm tree, a white geometric snowflake design, and a large white star shape on a beige background.

Week 2: Northern Africa + Sahara

Countries to explore: Mauritania, Niger, Chad, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Mali, Egypt

Habitat to study: Deserts

Geography Research: Draw Africa, Countries of the World, The Flag Book, The Travel Book, Remarkable Diaries, BBC “Seven Worlds One Planet” Ep7

Bible: Window on the World, Guide to Creation Basics

Literature: Lillian Trasher: The Greatest Wonder in Egypt, Anna Hibiscus (3rd-4th gr), The Lion Who Stole My Arm (4th-5th gr), When Stars Are Scattered (6th-8th gr)

Writing: Informative Essay about a geographical feature of Northern Africa, research & outline

Science: Habitats, God’s Guide to Animals, Desert Habitat profile sheet, desert surface heat lab, BBC “Africa” Ep5

Art: Moroccan tile geometry art

Cooking: Shakshouka

A digitally created scene featuring a Buddha statue, a decorated elephant, floating lanterns against a mountainous landscape with rice terraces, and a patterned gold background.

Week 13: Southeast Asia Mainland

Countries to explore: Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam

Habitat to study: Mangroves + Salt Marshes

Geography Research: Draw Asia vol 2, Countries of the World, The Flag Book, The Travel Book, Remarkable Diaries, “Geography Now!'“ - Vietnam

Bible: Window on the World

Literature: Hudson Taylor: Deep in the Heart of China, Tiger Boy (3rd-4th gr), The Land I Lost (4th-5th gr), When My Name Was Keoko (6th-8th gr)

Writing: Compare/Contrast Essay about life in Island vs Mainland Countries - complete Mainland Profile Chart

Science: Habitats, God’s Guide to Animals, Mangroves + Salt Marshes Habitat profile sheet, root stability and erosion lab, “Life in the Sundarbans” - YouTube

Art: Mangrove layered art project

A llama in front of Machu Picchu with snow-capped mountains in the background and a green sky, featuring a white sun logo in the top left corner.

Week 27: The Andes World

Countries to explore: Ecuador, Bolivia, Paraguay, Peru

Habitat to study: Alpine Heights

Geography Research: Draw South America, Countries of the World, The Flag Book, The Travel Book, “Geography Now!'“ - Peru

Bible: Window on the World, Answers Book for Teens vol 1 & 2

Literature: Jim Elliot: One Great Purpose, Juana & Lucas (3rd-4th gr), The Explorer (4th-5th gr), Journey to the River Sea (6th-8th gr)

Writing: Persuasive essay: Which geographic feature has had the most impact on South America? Rough draft.

Science: Habitats, God’s Guide to Animals, Apline Heights Habitat profile sheet, BBC “Planet Earth” Ep2, BBC “Planet Earth II” Ep2, Bio-Tiered Art Project on Alpine zones

Art: Peruvian Llama + Tapestry art

Cooking: Peruvian Lomo Saltado

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