School life
In a Palestine classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Palestine
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.
- CapitalRamallah
- Population~5.5 million
- Time zoneAsia/Gaza (UTC +2)
- CurrencyEgyptian pound (EGP)
Palestine, with Ramallah marked
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Climate in November: Mild autumn; cooler in the north.
The capital
Ramallah
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Palestine a bit special.
The Old City of Jerusalem
Ancient stones that have been walked on for thousands of years
Open lesson
Bethlehem
A historic hilltop town famous for olive groves and starry nights
Open lesson
Nablus Soap
The world-famous soap made from pure olive oil for a thousand years
Open lesson
The Dead Sea
The lowest place on Earth - and you float without trying!
Open lesson
Battir's Terraced Olive Farms
Ancient hillside gardens carved in stone - UNESCO World Heritage
Open lesson
Hisham's Palace Mosaic
A 1,300-year-old floor made from a million tiny coloured stones
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.
- 🐦
Palestine Sunbird
Palestine's national bird - tiny, iridescent, and faster than your eye
Open lesson
- 🦌
Dorcas Gazelle
An elegant desert gazelle that can go months without drinking
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
- ℹPalestine 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
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 Palestine?
Choose Palestinewhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.