School life
In a Chad classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Chad
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.
- CapitalN'Djamena
- Population~19 million
- Time zoneAfrica/Ndjamena (UTC +1)
- CurrencyCentral African CFA franc (XAF)
Chad, with N'Djamena marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
N'Djamena
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Chad a bit special.
Lake Chad
One of Africa's greatest lakes, shared by four countries
Open lesson
Ennedi Plateau
A UNESCO wonder of rock arches, towers and ancient paintings
Open lesson
Lakes of Ounianga
18 sparkling lakes hidden inside the Sahara Desert
Open lesson
Sahara Desert
The world's largest hot desert stretches across northern Chad
Open lesson
Tibesti Mountains
Africa's highest volcanoes rise from the heart of the Sahara
Open lesson
Chari & Logone Rivers
Chad's two great rivers that fill a lake and feed a country
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.
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Zakouma National Park
Where Africa's elephants made an amazing comeback
Open lesson
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African Elephant
The world's largest land animal lives in Zakouma
Open lesson
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Kordofan Giraffe
One of the world's rarest giraffes, protected in Zakouma
Open lesson
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Saharan Cheetah
The world's fastest land animal lives secretly in the desert
Open lesson
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Scimitar Oryx
Back from extinction - returned to Chad's deserts
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
- ℹChad 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 Chad?
Choose Chadwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.