School life
In a Marshall Islands classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Marshall Islands
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.
- CapitalMajuro
- Population~42 thousand
- Time zonePacific/Tarawa (UTC +12)
- CurrencyUnited States dollar (USD)
Marshall Islands, with Majuro marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Majuro
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Marshall Islands a bit special.
Stick Charts
How Marshallese sailors mapped the ocean with bamboo and shells
Open lesson
Coral Atolls
Ring-shaped islands built entirely by tiny living creatures
Open lesson
Majuro
The capital atoll - a long thin island where most Marshallese people live
Open lesson
Bwebwenato
The Marshallese art of storytelling that keeps history alive
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.
- 🐢
Green Sea Turtle
A gentle ocean traveller that nests on Marshall Islands beaches
Open lesson
- 🦈
Manta Ray
The ocean's gentle giant with wings like an underwater kite
Open lesson
- 🐦
Frigatebird
The sky pirate of the Pacific with an enormous red balloon chest
Open lesson
- 🦀
Coconut Crab
The world's biggest land crab - and it really does climb coconut trees
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!English
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
- ℹMarshall Islands 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 Marshall Islands?
Choose Marshall Islandswhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.