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Tree of Life Homeschool Unit | Disney’s Animal Kingdom Inspired Nature and Culture Study | Ages 6–12 | Printable Activities

Bring the magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom into your homeschool day with this engaging Tree of Life Unit Study, designed for children ages 6–12. Inspired by the iconic Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, this printable educational resource explores nature, world cultures, and animal science through creative, hands-on learning.

Perfect for homeschoolers, educational Disney trips, or nature-focused unit studies, this cross-curricular resource includes everything you need to connect literature, science, geography, and personal reflection.

What’s Included:
✓ What is the Tree of Life? Kid-friendly reading passages on:
 • Tree of Life in Ancient Egypt, Norse Mythology, and Indigenous cultures
 • The real African baobab tree that inspired Disney’s Tree of Life
 • The Tree of Life at Animal Kingdom and what it represents

✓ Creative Connection Activities:
 • “Build Your Own Tree of Life” worksheet (identify your six connections to nature)
 • Tree of Life Animal Word Search
 • Tree of Life Animal Scavenger Hunt (perfect for use at home or in the parks)

✓ Science & Research Components:
 • Animal Research Graphic Organizer
 • Critical thinking and reflection questions

✓ Parent Guide:
 • Ideas for project extensions: build a diorama, sculpt the animal in clay, create a Canva or Minecraft habitat project, and more!

Why You’ll Love It:
• Created by a homeschool mom and curriculum writer with a love for Disney and education
• Integrates reading, science, world culture, and art
• Encourages personal reflection and curiosity about the natural world
• Perfect for homeschool portfolios, unit study weeks, or as part of an Animal Kingdom trip

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Make learning feel like an adventure.
With this Tree of Life Unit, your child will explore cultures, connect to nature, and discover the beauty of the animal world—all with a little Disney magic along the way.