School life
In a Chile classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Chile
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.
- CapitalSantiago
- Population~20 million
- Time zoneAmerica/Santiago (UTC -3)
- CurrencyChilean peso (CLP)
Chile, with Santiago marked
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Climate in November: Late spring; mild to warm across many regions.
The capital
Santiago
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Chile a bit special.
Atacama Desert
The driest non-polar desert on Earth, full of surprising colour
Open lesson
The Andes Mountains
The longest mountain range on Earth, running the full length of Chile
Open lesson
Patagonia
A wild, windswept land at the bottom of the world
Open lesson
Chile's Pacific Coast
A 4,300-kilometre coastline stretching almost from the tropics to the Antarctic
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.
- 🦅
The Andean Condor
The world's largest flying bird, soaring above the Andes
Open lesson
- 🦙
Llamas, Alpacas and Guanacos
Three fluffy South American relatives of the camel
Open lesson
- 🦌
The Pudú
The world's smallest deer, hiding in Chile's forests
Open lesson
- 🐴
Rodeo Chileno
Chile's national sport - two riders working together on horseback
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Spanish
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
- ℹChile 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
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 Chile?
Choose Chilewhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.