School life
In a Ghana classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Ghana
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.
- CapitalAccra
- Population~34 million
- Time zoneAfrica/Abidjan (UTC +0)
- CurrencyGhanaian cedi (GHS)
Ghana, with Accra marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Accra
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Fun facts
What makes Ghana a bit special.
Lake Volta
The largest artificial lake in the world by area
Open lesson
Kente cloth
Handwoven strips of colour, where every pattern tells a story
Open lesson
Kakum National Park canopy walk
A bridge through the treetops, 30 metres above the rainforest floor
Open lesson
The ancient Ashanti kingdom
Kumasi, the cultural capital, has been a centre of art and learning for centuries
Open lesson
Adinkra symbols
Ancient ink-stamps that each carry their own meaning
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.
- 🐘
African forest elephants
The smaller, shyer cousin of the savannah elephant
Open lesson
- 🐒
Mona monkeys
Bright-cheeked monkeys that hop through Ghana's forests
Open lesson
- 🦜
African grey parrots
One of the cleverest birds in the world
Open lesson
- 🦌
Royal antelope - the world's smallest antelope
About the size of a rabbit
Open lesson
- 🐦
Hornbills - the birds with crowns
Their huge curved beaks have a built-in 'casque'
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!English
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
- ℹGhana 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 Ghana?
Choose Ghanawhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.