Instructional Video

Geography Now! Madagascar

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Madagascar may have infiltrated the popular culture with a recent cartoon movie, but its roots are ancient. The island country is populated with a mix of southeast Asian and African peoples. A video resource profiles the lush and diverse nation.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Offer the video to stimulate discussion on cultural diffusion
Classroom Considerations
  • Video fits as number 104 of the expansive Countries A-Z playlist
  • Some might find the humor inappropriate, including the narrator getting beat up at the start of the video
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Video profiles a country learners find intriguing
  • Resource is thorough and adaptable to a variety of lesson plans
Cons
  • Ad interrupts streaming