Country: Madagascar
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| Country: Madagascar |
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Description:
| Learn about the island of Madagascar, which lies east of the African mainland. Topics include the culture, economy, environment, food, and more. There are online games, photographs, recipes, and ideas for classroom activities. |
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Grade Level:
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| PBS: The Living Edens: Madagascar
This PBS documentary on Madagascar provides information on the animals and habitat of the area. An online quiz and lesson plans are included.
CIA: World Factbook
Follow the links at the top to learn about Madagascar's people, government, economy, and military. Includes a picture of Madagascar's flag.
Online Adventure: Madagascar
Follow a group of scientists as they explore the wilds of Madagascar. There are many photos, including some that are panoramic and exploratory (students have to search a picture for hidden flags). The site also has teacher resources, and an interactive game titled "Track the Fossa" (go to "The Expedition" then "Track the Fossa"). Also includes lesson plans.
Travel Madagascar
Find out what it's like to travel to Madagascar in this article by Peter Tyson (Atlantic Monthly Magazine column).
Overview of Madagascar
Find out travel information on Madagascar from the Embassy of Madagascar website. A list of observed holidays are included (go to "Telephone, Time Zone, Business Hours").
Food in Madagascar
Learn how dinner is served in this country and make some dishes from the recipes included on the page.
Greatest Places: Madagascar
Learn about Madagascar in this Greatest Places Web site. Students will be able to hear a lemur's call, watch a chameleon eat its dinner, or make a Madagascar Solitaire game (recipe included).
Map of Madagascar
Print the map of Madagascar in a detailed or plain view. Note: This page has a link to an unmoderated discussion board.
Library of Congress: Madagascar
Learn about this country's environment, society, economy, and more, from the Library of Congress' Web site.
Virtual Tours: Madagascar
This organization's site has information about Madagascar. Click on "Photo Gallery" to see pictures of the people who live there.
Animal Info
This is a list of threatened species in Madagascar. Follow the links, and you can see photos of the animals.
Animal Fact Sheets
Read about the Madagascar Hissing Cockroach, which is only found in this country.
African Specialist Features and Articles
This site discusses the history of the country and offers brief information about the animals that live there.
Lonely Planet
This site covers Madagascar's history, culture, the environment, and things to do. The introduction section warns travels of the recent problems facing the country.
eThemes Resource: Cooking Around the World
Learn about different types of food served in various countries, including recipes, traditional manners, table etiquettes, etc.
eThemes Resource: Geography: Countries
View maps for the different countries of the world. See pictures of a particular country's inhabitants and landscape or read information on its history, culture, and currency.
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