School life
In a Venezuela classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Venezuela
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.
- CapitalCaracas
- Population~29 million
- Time zoneAmerica/Caracas (UTC -4)
- CurrencyVenezuelan bolívar soberano (VES)
Venezuela, with Caracas marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Caracas
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Venezuela a bit special.
Angel Falls
The world's tallest waterfall, almost a kilometre from top to bottom
Open lesson
Tepuis - the tabletop mountains
Giant flat-topped mountains that look like islands in the sky
Open lesson
The Orinoco River
One of South America's biggest rivers, a giant brown highway of water
Open lesson
Los Llanos - the great grasslands
Huge flat plains where rivers flood and capybaras wander
Open lesson
Venezuela's Caribbean coast
Long white beaches and warm blue sea along the northern shore
Open lesson
Mérida and the Venezuelan Andes
Snowy mountains in a tropical country
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.
- 🦫
Capybara - the world's biggest rodent
A sheep-sized cousin of guinea pigs that loves to swim
Open lesson
- 🐜
Giant anteater
A tube-nosed mammal with a tongue longer than your arm
Open lesson
- 🐆
Jaguar - the spotted king of the Americas
South America's biggest cat, a strong swimmer with a powerful bite
Open lesson
- 🦩
Scarlet ibis - the bright red bird
A long-legged wading bird the colour of a fire engine
Open lesson
- 🐊
Orinoco crocodile
A very large, very rare river crocodile, found only in Venezuela and Colombia
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Spanish
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
- ℹVenezuela 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 Venezuela?
Choose Venezuelawhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.