School life
In a Cape Verde classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Cape Verde
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.
- CapitalPraia
- Population~491 thousand
- Time zoneAtlantic/Cape Verde (UTC -1)
- CurrencyCape Verdean escudo (CVE)
Cape Verde, with Praia marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Praia
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Fun facts
What makes Cape Verde a bit special.
Ten Volcanic Islands
Cape Verde is a whole country made of ten islands in the Atlantic Ocean
Open lesson
Pico do Fogo
Cape Verde's active volcano - the highest point in the country
Open lesson
Cidade Velha
One of the oldest European-built towns in the tropics
Open lesson
Boa Vista Sand Dunes
Huge Saharan dunes right beside the Atlantic Ocean
Open lesson
Sal Salt Flats
Glittering pink salt lagoons on the island of Sal
Open lesson
Mindelo, São Vicente
Cape Verde's most artistic city - music, art, and colour by the bay
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.
- 🐢
Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Cape Verde has one of the most important sea turtle nesting sites in the world
Open lesson
- 🐦
Cape Verdean Shearwater
A seabird found nowhere else on Earth
Open lesson
- 🐋
Humpback Whales
Giant singing whales that come to Cape Verde to have their babies
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
- ℹCape Verde 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
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 Cape Verde?
Choose Cape Verdewhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.