School life
In a Comoros classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Comoros
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.
- CapitalMoroni
- Population~920 thousand
- Time zoneAfrica/Nairobi (UTC +3)
- CurrencyComorian franc (KMF)
Comoros, with Moroni marked
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Climate in November: End of dry season or start of wet season; warm.
The capital
Moroni
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Fun facts
What makes Comoros a bit special.
Four Islands in the Indian Ocean
A tiny island nation halfway between Africa and Madagascar
Open lesson
Mount Karthala
One of the world's most active volcanoes, right on the island
Open lesson
Lac Salé
A sparkling crater lake hidden inside an old volcano
Open lesson
Livingstone's Fruit Bat
One of the world's biggest bats, with wings as wide as your arms
Open lesson
Ylang-Ylang
The tiny star-shaped flower that makes Comoros the perfume capital of the world
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.
- 🐠
Mohéli Marine Park
A protected underwater world full of coral, turtles, and dolphins
Open lesson
- 🦊
Mongoose Lemur
A wide-eyed furry animal that arrived from Madagascar long ago
Open lesson
- 🐟
Coelacanth
A living fossil fish from the time of the dinosaurs
Open lesson
- 🐢
Green Sea Turtle
Ancient ocean travellers that nest on Comoros beaches
Open lesson
- 🦞
Langouste à la Vanille
A famous Comorian dish that mixes seafood with the sweet spice of vanilla
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
- ℹComoros 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.
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 Comoros?
Choose Comoroswhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.