School life
In a Angola classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Angola
A child-friendly mission briefing for 20 November - capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.
- CapitalLuanda
- Population~36 million
- Time zoneAfrica/Lagos (UTC +1)
- CurrencyAngolan kwanza (AOA)
Angola, with Luanda marked
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Climate in November: End of dry season or start of wet season; warm.
The capital
Luanda
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Fun facts
What makes Angola a bit special.
Kalandula Falls
One of the biggest waterfalls in all of Africa
Open lesson
Tundavala Viewpoint
A cliff edge where the plateau meets the sky
Open lesson
The Namib Desert & the Welwitschia Plant
A coastal desert home to one of the world's strangest plants
Open lesson
Angola's Atlantic Coastline
Thousands of kilometres of sandy beaches and warm ocean
Open lesson
Luanda's Pastel Architecture
A capital city full of colourful old buildings facing the bay
Open lesson
Festa do Mar
Angola's joyful festival celebrating the sea and fishing communities
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.
- 🐘
Kissama National Park
Angola's largest wildlife park, right by the Atlantic coast
Open lesson
- 🦌
Giant Sable Antelope
Angola's national animal, with the most spectacular horns in the world
Open lesson
- 🐋
African Manatee
A gentle giant that grazes on plants in Angola's rivers and sea
Open lesson
- 🐢
Leatherback Turtle
The world's largest turtle nests on Angola's beaches
Open lesson
- 🐳
Southern Right Whale
Enormous gentle whales that visit Angola's Atlantic coast
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Portuguese
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
- ℹAngola 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 Angola?
Choose Angolawhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.