School life
In a Jordan classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Jordan
A child-friendly mission briefing for Thursday 19 November - capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.
- CapitalAmman
- Population~12 million
- Time zoneAsia/Amman (UTC +3)
- CurrencyJordanian dinar (JOD)
Jordan, with Amman marked
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Climate in November: Mild autumn; cooler in the north.
The capital
Amman
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Jordan a bit special.
Petra
The rose-red city carved into a cliff - a UNESCO World Wonder
Open lesson
Wadi Rum
A vast desert of red sand and giant rocks that looks like Mars
Open lesson
The Dead Sea
The lowest point on Earth - so salty you float like a cork
Open lesson
Jerash Roman Ruins
One of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world
Open lesson
Mujib Biosphere River Canyon
A river gorge where you wade through cool water between towering cliffs
Open lesson
Tap any card to open a class-ready mini-lesson - for the teacher to walk through, or an older child to read aloud.
Native animals
Wildlife your partner class might know best.
- 🦌
Arabian Oryx
Jordan's national animal - brought back from extinction by conservationists
Open lesson
- 🐐
Nubian Ibex
A cliff-climbing wild goat with enormous curved horns
Open lesson
- 🐱
Sand Cat
The world's only true desert cat - cool, cute, and incredibly tough
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Arabic
Five questions to ask
Conversation starters
- 01What does your school day look like?
- 02What do you eat at lunch?
- 03What games do you play at break?
- 04What's the weather like today?
- 05What do you wish more children around the world knew about your country?
What not to assume
Friendly cautions
- ℹJordan has many regions and communities - there is no single experience.
- ℹClimate, food, and traditions can vary widely from one part of the country to another.
Culture
Food, music, sport, festivals.
Food
Music
Sport
Festivals
Tap any chip to open a class-ready lesson - what it is, why it matters, fun facts.
Reflection prompts
- “What's something you'd love to share about your school day?”
- “What's the most surprising thing you'd love to ask the other class?”
Could your class meet Jordan?
Choose Jordanwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.