School life
In a Colombia classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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South America · Country briefing
Colombia
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.
- CapitalBogotá
- Population~53 million
- Time zoneAmerica/Bogota (UTC -5)
- CurrencyColombian peso (COP)
Colombia, with Bogotá marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Bogotá
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Colombia a bit special.
The Amazon Rainforest
The largest tropical rainforest on Earth, alive with millions of species
Open lesson
The Colombian Andes
Three mountain ranges running through the heart of the country
Open lesson
The Caribbean Coast
Warm turquoise sea, coral reefs and beaches where two worlds meet
Open lesson
Cartagena - the walled city
A 500-year-old city whose old town is still surrounded by massive stone walls
Open lesson
Cocora Valley and the Wax Palms
Colombia's national tree - the tallest palm in the world - in a misty valley
Open lesson
Caño Cristales - the 'River of Five Colours'
A river that turns red, yellow, green, blue and black all at once
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.
- 🐦
Hummingbirds - Colombia's tiny flying jewels
Colombia has more hummingbird species than any other country on Earth
Open lesson
- 🐻
The Spectacled Bear
South America's only bear - with striking markings that look like glasses
Open lesson
- 🐆
The Jaguar
The Americas' largest cat - powerful, secretive and perfectly camouflaged
Open lesson
- 🐬
The Pink River Dolphin
A freshwater dolphin that really is pink - and lives in the Amazon river
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
- ℹColombia 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 Colombia?
Choose Colombiawhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.