School life
In a Ecuador classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Ecuador
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.
- CapitalQuito
- Population~18 million
- Time zoneAmerica/Guayaquil (UTC -5)
- CurrencyUnited States dollar (USD)
Ecuador, with Quito marked
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Climate in November: End of dry season or start of wet season; warm.
The capital
Quito
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Ecuador a bit special.
Cotopaxi Volcano
One of the world's highest active volcanoes, capped with gleaming snow
Open lesson
Mitad del Mundo
Stand on the line that divides the whole planet in half
Open lesson
Amazon Rainforest
Ecuador's eastern jungle - one of the most biodiverse places on Earth
Open lesson
Cloud Forests
Misty mountain forests so high the clouds live among the trees
Open lesson
Quito Old Town
A beautifully preserved historic city high in the Andes
Open lesson
Hummingbirds
Ecuador's tiny jewel-coloured birds that hover like living helicopters
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.
- 🦎
Galápagos Islands & Darwin
The magical island chain that changed how we understand life on Earth
Open lesson
- 🦎
Marine Iguana
The only lizard in the world that swims in the sea
Open lesson
- 🐦
Blue-Footed Booby
The Galápagos seabird famous for its brilliant turquoise feet
Open lesson
- 🐢
Galápagos Giant Tortoise
The world's largest tortoise and one of Earth's longest-living animals
Open lesson
- 🦅
Andean Condor
The giant soaring bird with the widest wingspan of any land bird on Earth
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
- ℹEcuador 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
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 Ecuador?
Choose Ecuadorwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.