School life
In a Iran classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Iran
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.
- CapitalTehran
- Population~86 million
- Time zoneAsia/Tehran (UTC +3.5)
- CurrencyIranian rial (IRR)
Iran, with Tehran marked
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Climate in November: Mild autumn; cooler in the north.
The capital
Tehran
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Iran a bit special.
Persepolis
The ancient capital built on a giant stone platform
Open lesson
Naqsh-e Jahan Square
Isfahan's giant square lined with dazzling blue-tiled buildings
Open lesson
Yazd's Windcatchers
Ancient towers that catch the wind and cool whole buildings
Open lesson
The Alborz Mountains
A great snowy range that runs along Iran's northern edge
Open lesson
The Caspian Sea Coast
Beaches on the world's biggest lake - called a sea because it is so vast
Open lesson
The Pink Mosque Light Show
A mosque in Shiraz that fills with rainbows every morning
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.
- 🐆
Persian Leopard
The largest leopard subspecies in the world, living in Iran's mountains
Open lesson
- 🐱
Asiatic Cheetah
The world's rarest big cat - found almost only in Iran
Open lesson
- 🦭
Caspian Seal
The only seal in the world that lives in a lake
Open lesson
- 🦜
The Hoopoe
Iran's national bird, with a crown of feathers like a little king
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Persian (Farsi)
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
- ℹIran 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 Iran?
Choose Iranwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.