School life
In a Azerbaijan classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Azerbaijan
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.
- CapitalBaku
- Population~10 million
- Time zoneAsia/Baku (UTC +4)
- CurrencyAzerbaijani manat (AZN)
Azerbaijan, with Baku marked
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Climate in November: Mild autumn; cooler in the north.
The capital
Baku
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Azerbaijan a bit special.
The Land of Fire
Hillsides that have been quietly burning for thousands of years
Open lesson
The Caspian Sea - the biggest lake on Earth
Called a sea, but actually a giant lake five countries share
Open lesson
The Old City of Baku
A walled town from a thousand years ago, in the middle of a modern city
Open lesson
Mud volcanoes - the bubbling ground
Mini volcanoes that erupt with cold mud instead of hot lava
Open lesson
The Caucasus Mountains
Snow-capped peaks where Europe meets Asia
Open lesson
Qutab - thin stuffed flatbreads
Like a Mexican quesadilla, but Azerbaijani - and a thousand years older
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.
- 🐪
On the Silk Road
An ancient highway of camels, caravans and traders
Open lesson
- 🐆
The Caucasian leopard
A rare, shy big cat that lives in the mountains
Open lesson
- 🦌
The goitered gazelle
A graceful desert deer with big eyes and quick feet
Open lesson
- 🦭
The Caspian seal
The only seal in the world that lives in a lake
Open lesson
- 🦩
The greater flamingo
Pink wading birds that gather by the thousands on Azerbaijani lakes
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Azerbaijani
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
- ℹAzerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan?
Choose Azerbaijanwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.