School life
In a Macau classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Macau
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.
- CapitalMacau
- Population~686 thousand
- Time zoneAsia/Macau (UTC +8)
- CurrencyMacanese pataca (MOP)
Macau, with Macau marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
Capital
Macau
Photo to be commissioned
Fun facts
What makes Macau a bit special.
Historic Centre of Macau
A UNESCO street full of East-meets-West architecture
Open lesson
Ruins of St Paul's
A spectacular stone facade that survived when the rest did not
Open lesson
A-Ma Temple
Macau's oldest building - a masterpiece of traditional architecture
Open lesson
Senado Square
A wavy mosaic plaza at the heart of Macau
Open lesson
Coloane Island
Macau's peaceful green island with sandy coves
Open lesson
Hac Sa Beach
Macau's famous black-sand beach
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.
- 🐬
Chinese White Dolphin
The pink dolphins that swim in waters near Macau
Open lesson
- 🦢
Great Egret
An elegant white wading bird that visits Macau's shores
Open lesson
- 🦋
Macau's Butterflies
Colourful wings fluttering through Coloane's woodland
Open lesson
- 🐉
Dragon Boat Racing
Paddling together in painted boats shaped like dragons
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Portuguese
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
- ℹMacau 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
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 Macau?
Choose Macauwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.