School life
In a Lebanon classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Lebanon
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.
- CapitalBeirut
- Population~5.5 million
- Time zoneAsia/Beirut (UTC +2)
- CurrencyLebanese pound (LBP)
Lebanon, with Beirut marked
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Climate in November: Mild autumn; cooler in the north.
The capital
Beirut
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Fun facts
What makes Lebanon a bit special.
The cedars of Lebanon
Giant evergreen trees that have stood on the mountains for thousands of years
Open lesson
Baalbek - the giant stone temples
Some of the biggest stones any humans have ever moved
Open lesson
Jeita Grotto - the underground cathedral
A glittering cave with a river running through it
Open lesson
Mount Lebanon - snow and sea in one day
Mountains so close to the coast that you can ski in the morning and swim in the afternoon
Open lesson
Beirut - the capital by the sea
A bustling Mediterranean city where everything happens on the seafront
Open lesson
Tabbouleh - the green salad
More parsley than anything else, with a squeeze of lemon
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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Striped hyena - the night wanderer
A shy, striped night-time animal that roams Lebanon's hills
Open lesson
- 🐹
Rock hyrax - the elephant's tiny cousin
A small, furry rock-climber whose closest relative is the elephant
Open lesson
- 🐻
Syrian brown bear - the gentle mountain giant
A pale-furred brown bear that once roamed Lebanon's high forests
Open lesson
- 🦊
Golden jackal - the dawn singer
A clever, fox-like wild dog whose call echoes across Lebanon's hills
Open lesson
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Palestine sunbird - the tiny rainbow
A tiny purple-and-green bird that hovers like a humming bee
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
- ℹLebanon 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 Lebanon?
Choose Lebanonwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.