School life
In a Georgia classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Georgia
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.
- CapitalTbilisi
- Population~4 million
- Time zoneAsia/Tbilisi (UTC +4)
- Currencylari (GEL)
Georgia, with Tbilisi marked
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Climate in November: Mild autumn; cooler in the north.
The capital
Tbilisi
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Georgia a bit special.
Tbilisi Old Town & Sulphur Baths
A cobbled city built around bubbling warm springs
Open lesson
Svaneti Towers
Ancient stone watchtowers hidden deep in the Caucasus mountains
Open lesson
Mount Kazbek
Georgia's mighty snow-capped volcano, 5,054 metres high
Open lesson
Mtskheta
Georgia's ancient capital, a UNESCO World Heritage city
Open lesson
Vardzia Cave Town
A whole city carved out of a cliff face, 800 years ago
Open lesson
Uplistsikhe Rock City
A 3,000-year-old city carved from a rocky hilltop
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.
- 🐆
Caucasian Leopard
The rarest big cat in Europe, prowling Georgia's mountains
Open lesson
- 🐻
Caucasian Brown Bear
Georgia's big, shaggy forest giant
Open lesson
- 🦌
Chamois
The nimble mountain goat-antelope of Georgia's high peaks
Open lesson
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Lammergeier Vulture
The bone-dropping giant of Georgia's mountain skies
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Georgian
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
- ℹGeorgia 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 Georgia?
Choose Georgiawhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.