School life
In a Iraq classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
All country briefings
Middle East ยท Country briefing
Iraq
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.
- CapitalBaghdad
- Population~46 million
- Time zoneAsia/Baghdad (UTC +3)
- CurrencyIraqi dinar (IQD)
Iraq, with Baghdad marked
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Climate in November: Mild autumn; cooler in the north.
The capital
Baghdad
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Fun facts
What makes Iraq a bit special.
Cuneiform - The World's First Writing
People in Iraq invented writing more than 5,000 years ago
Open lesson
Babylon - City of Wonders
One of the most famous ancient cities ever built
Open lesson
The Great Ziggurat of Ur
A giant stepped tower built 4,000 years ago
Open lesson
Hatra - City in the Desert
A 2,000-year-old desert city with towering carved archways
Open lesson
The Mesopotamian Marshes
A watery world of reed islands, water buffalo, and rare birds
Open lesson
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
The two great rivers that gave birth to the earliest civilisations
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.
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Iraqi Smooth-Coated Otter
A playful river mammal that calls Iraq's waterways home
Open lesson
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The Sand Cat
A tiny wild cat perfectly built for life in the desert
Open lesson
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Basra Reed Warbler
A rare songbird found almost nowhere else on Earth
Open lesson
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Masgouf - Iraq's Grilled River Fish
The national dish of Iraq, grilled slowly over an open fire
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
- โนIraq has many regions and communities - there is no single experience.
- โนClimate, 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
- โWhat's something you'd love to share about your school day?โ
- โWhat's the most surprising thing you'd love to ask the other class?โ
Could your class meet Iraq?
Choose Iraqwhen you register - weโll show you the time-zone feasibility.