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Country: Madagascar
Students use the Internet to examine the economy, culture and environment of Madagascar. They participate in online games and view photographs.
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Narrative vs. Expository Texts
Young scholars use examples of narrative and expository text to analyze and compare the two styles. High schoolers read articles on life in Lesotho and Madagascar and use graphic organizers and discussion to compare them. Young scholars...
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Mad About Madagascar
Students read/discuss "On Madagascar, A Treasury of Fauna and Flora," examining the issues affecting the biodiversity of Madagascar. They present information on issues affecting Madagascar's ecology, and write policy statements on...
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Rainforests of Madagascar: Role Playing and Decision Making
High schoolers examine reasons for deforestation and become familiar with Madagascar and its culture, while describing biological and abiotic components of a rainforest, and looking at aspects that must be addressed to resolve the issue...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Madagascar
This Library of Congress site for the African island nation of Madagascar provides links to information about the country's environment, society, economy, and history.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Madagascar
Learn about religion in Madagascar, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
PBS
Nova: Explore Madagascar
This resource is a nice overview of Madagascar. Explore the organisms, habitats and geography of Madagascar. Plenty of pictures as well as 360 degree panoramic views make it worth investigating.
Smithsonian Institution
Gifts and Blessings: The Textile Arts of Madagascar
To the people of Madagascar woven cloth is more than just something nice to wear. Come explore the topic of textiles and their importance to these African people.
US Department of State
United States Mission to Madagascar
Information on all aspects of State Department programs in Madagascar, including cultural, development, and traveler issues.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Madagascar
Learn about core health indicators in Madagascar in this World Health Organization country profile, which includes demographic and current health information.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Madagascar
A page of facts and statistics on a variety of topics pertaining to Madagascar. Content covered includes its geography, people, government, economy, military, and more.
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University of Texas: Madagascar: Political Map
A political map of the island country of Madagascar showing its province boundaries, major highways and cities, and location off the coast of Africa. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry-Castaneda Collection.
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University of Texas: Madagascar: Relief Map
A relief map of Madagascar clearly showing the plateau terrain that covers the interior of the island. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry-Castaneda Collection.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Evolutionary Biologists Protect Madagascar's Wildlife
Madagascar is a haven for biodiversity and therefore admired and heavily researched by scientists. Check out how researchers are working to protect the environment of this African island.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Madagascar
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Madagascar, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
PBS
Pbs: Madagascar, a World Apart What's a Lemur?
This PBS site, which explores the near paradise of Madagascar, provides a general overview of lemurs.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of African Art: Activity Room
Come discover Madagascar--its geography, animals, music and language. Test your current knowledge and learn new things too.
Exploring Nature
Exploring Nature Educational Resource: Rainforests of the World
Read about different rainforests around the planet. Find out geographical information, as well as typical plants and animals living there.
New York Times
New York Times: Animated Manhattan
The computer animated film "Madagascar" is set in Central Park of New York city. Watch as animation masters are able to recreate a life-like view of Manhattan.
PBS
Nature: A Lemur's Tale
From the acclaimed show from PBS, Nature, is this site that gives background information on "A Lemur's Tale," an installment from Nature. Read about lemurs, Madagascar, and find resources for further research.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Madagascar: Economy
Find out about Madagascar's attempts to strengthen its economy and increase its trading partners. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Madagascar: Government
Read about the development of the current government of Madagascar and the recent political climate. You can find a list of the current governmental officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Madagascar: History
A look at Madagascar's history from its settling by Indonesian sailors in the first century until its independence from France in 1960. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Madagascar: People
Madagascar has been inhabited for only the past 2000 years. Find out the ethnic groups that settled the island and learn the base of the language. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.