School life
In a Bolivia classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Bolivia
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.
- CapitalSucre
- Population~11 million
- Time zoneAmerica/La Paz (UTC -4)
- CurrencyBolivian boliviano (BOB)
Bolivia, with Sucre marked
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Climate in November: End of dry season or start of wet season; warm.
The capital
Sucre
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Bolivia a bit special.
Salar de Uyuni
The world's biggest salt flat - a mirror you can walk on
Open lesson
Lake Titicaca
The highest navigable lake in the world
Open lesson
Tiwanaku
Ancient stone city of the Andes, built before the Incas
Open lesson
La Paz Cable Cars
The world's longest urban cable car network
Open lesson
Madidi National Park
One of the most wildlife-packed rainforests on Earth
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.
- 🦅
Andean Condor
The world's largest flying bird, soaring over the Andes
Open lesson
- 🐻
Spectacled Bear
The real bear that inspired Paddington - from South America!
Open lesson
- 🦙
Vicuña
The smallest wild camelid and producer of the world's finest wool
Open lesson
- 🐬
Pink River Dolphin
The largest freshwater dolphin in the world - and it really is pink!
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Aymara
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
- ℹBolivia 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.
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 Bolivia?
Choose Boliviawhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.