School life
In a Palau classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Palau
A child-friendly mission briefing for Thursday 19 November - capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.
- CapitalNgerulmud
- Population~17 thousand
- Time zonePacific/Palau (UTC +9)
- CurrencyUnited States dollar (USD)
Palau, with Ngerulmud marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Ngerulmud
Photo · Wikimedia Commons
Fun facts
What makes Palau a bit special.
Rock Islands Southern Lagoon
445 mushroom-shaped limestone islands floating in turquoise water
Open lesson
Ngardmau Waterfall
Palau's biggest waterfall, hidden deep in a jungle trail
Open lesson
Blue Corner
One of the world's most exciting underwater reef walls
Open lesson
Babeldaob Stone Monoliths
Ancient carved stones, some as tall as a person, dotting the jungle
Open lesson
Fruit Bat
Palau's flying gardeners who spread seeds across the islands
Open lesson
Bai Meeting House
A beautifully carved community hall at the heart of Palauan village life
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.
- 🪼
Jellyfish Lake
A hidden lake where millions of golden jellyfish drift every day
Open lesson
- 🐊
Saltwater Crocodile
Palau is the only Pacific island nation with wild crocodiles
Open lesson
- 🐚
Nautilus
A living fossil with a beautiful spiral shell
Open lesson
- 🐢
Green Sea Turtle
Ancient ocean traveller that nests on Palau's beaches
Open lesson
- 🦈
Manta Ray
The ocean's gentle giant, as wide as a small car
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
- ℹPalau 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 Palau?
Choose Palauwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.