School life
In a Micronesia classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Micronesia
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.
- CapitalPalikir
- Population~106 thousand
- Time zonePacific/Kosrae (UTC +11)
- CurrencyUnited States dollar (USD)
Micronesia, with Palikir marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Palikir
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Micronesia a bit special.
Nan Madol - the city built on the sea
A UNESCO World Heritage stone city built on a coral reef in Pohnpei
Open lesson
Yap stone money - the world's biggest coins
Giant stone discs, some taller than a person, used as currency on Yap island
Open lesson
Chuuk Lagoon - the coral wonder
One of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world, inside a ring of tropical islands
Open lesson
Pohnpei - the island of waterfalls
A jungle mountain island with hundreds of waterfalls and one of the wettest spots on Earth
Open lesson
Micronesian fruit bat - the flying gardener
A large bat that plants trees across Pacific islands every single night
Open lesson
Yapese bamboo dance and stick dancing
Traditional dances from Yap island performed at festivals and celebrations
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.
- 🐟
Manta ray - the gentle giant of the reef
The world's largest rays gather in Micronesian waters to feed
Open lesson
- 🐢
Hawksbill turtle - the reef's shell artist
A beautiful sea turtle whose pointed beak lets it reach food inside coral crevices
Open lesson
- 🦀
Coconut crab - the world's largest land crab
A huge, tree-climbing crab that can crack open a coconut with its claws
Open lesson
- 🐦
Pohnpei flycatcher - an island's own bird
A small bird found only on one island, nowhere else on Earth
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
- ℹMicronesia 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 Micronesia?
Choose Micronesiawhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.