School life
In a Israel classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Israel
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.
- CapitalJerusalem
- Population~10 million
- Time zoneAsia/Jerusalem (UTC +2)
- CurrencyIsraeli new shekel (ILS)
Israel, with Jerusalem marked
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Climate in November: Mild autumn; cooler in the north.
The capital
Jerusalem
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Israel a bit special.
The Dead Sea
The lowest place on dry land, where you float without trying
Open lesson
Jerusalem's old stone city
Walls and lanes carved from pale stone, used for over 2,000 years
Open lesson
The desert that blooms in spring
Bare brown hills turn into carpets of red flowers
Open lesson
Drip irrigation - watering smarter
An Israeli invention that grows more food with less water
Open lesson
Tech invented in Israel
The USB stick, instant messaging and cherry tomatoes all started here
Open lesson
The Sea of Galilee
Israel's biggest freshwater lake, surrounded by green hills
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.
- 🦌
The Arabian oryx
A snow-white desert antelope brought back from the brink
Open lesson
- 🐐
Nubian ibex
Wild goats with curling horns that climb impossible cliffs
Open lesson
- 🐹
The hyrax - the elephant's tiny cousin
Looks like a guinea pig, is actually related to elephants
Open lesson
- 🦅
Griffon vultures
Giant birds with a 2.8-metre wingspan that ride the desert wind
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
- ℹIsrael 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.
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 Israel?
Choose Israelwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.