| Lesson 1: Basic Geography of Madagascar |
| Objective |
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| The child should explore the basic geography of Madagascar. |
| Time Allocation | Resources Needed |
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| 45 minutes | World map, pictures of Madagascar, markers, pencils, paper |
| Introduction |
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| 1. Begin the lesson by showing the children a world map and locating Madagascar. |
| 2. Discuss with the children that Madagascar is an island country located off the southeast coast of Africa. |
| 3. Show pictures of Madagascar's diverse landscapes, such as rainforests, mountains, and beaches. |
| Development |
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| 1. Divide the children into small groups and provide each group with a map of Madagascar. |
| 2. Instruct the children to label the major cities, rivers, and mountain ranges on the map. |
| 3. Encourage the children to discuss the different geographical features of Madagascar within their groups. |
| 4. Afterward, have each group share their findings with the class. |
| Conclusion |
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| 1. Recap the main points discussed during the lesson, emphasizing the diverse geography of Madagascar. |
| 2. Display the labeled maps created by the children for reference. |
| 3. Allow the children to ask any remaining questions about Madagascar's geography. |
| Assessment |
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| Observe the children's participation during group discussions and their ability to label the geographical features on the map correctly. |
| Lesson 2: Facts about Antananarivo |
| Objective |
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| The child should identify at least 3 facts about the capital city Antananarivo. |
| Time Allocation | Resources Needed |
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| 30 minutes | Pictures of Antananarivo, pencils, paper |
| Introduction |
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| 1. Show pictures of Antananarivo to the children and briefly discuss that it is the capital city of Madagascar. |
| 2. Explain that the word "Antananarivo" means "City of the Thousand" in the Malagasy language. |
| 3. Ask the children if they know any facts about Antananarivo. |
| Development |
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| 1. Provide each child with a sheet of paper and ask them to write down three facts they already know or can find about Antananarivo. |
| 2. Allow the children to share their facts with a partner or in small groups. |
| 3. Invite a few children to share their facts with the whole class. |
| Conclusion |
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| 1. Summarize the facts shared by the children about Antananarivo. |
| 2. Highlight some interesting or surprising facts about the capital city. |
| 3. Encourage the children to continue exploring and learning about Antananarivo on their own. |
| Assessment |
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| Evaluate the children's ability to identify and share at least three facts about Antananarivo during the class discussion. |
| Lesson 3: Landmarks in Madagascar |
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| The child should identify 1 famous landmark in Madagascar outside of Antananarivo. |
| Time Allocation | Resources Needed |
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| 40 minutes | Pictures of Madagascar landmarks, pencils, paper |
| Introduction |
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| 1. Show pictures of various landmarks in Madagascar to the children. |
| 2. Explain that a landmark is a well-known place or feature that represents a particular location. |
| 3. Discuss that while Antananarivo is the capital city, there are also famous landmarks outside of it. |
| Development |
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| 1. Provide each child with a sheet of paper and ask them to choose one landmark from the pictures shown. |
| 2. Instruct the children to write a short description of the landmark and why it is significant to Madagascar. |
| 3. Allow the children to share their chosen landmarks and descriptions with a partner or in small groups. |
| 4. Invite a few children to present their chosen landmarks to the whole class. |
| Conclusion |
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| 1. Recap the concept of landmarks and their significance to a country. |
| 2. Highlight the different landmarks chosen by the children and their importance in showcasing Madagascar's culture and natural beauty. |
| Assessment |
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| Assess the children's ability to identify and describe a famous landmark in Madagascar outside of Antananarivo during their presentations. |
| Lesson 4: Producing a Madagascar Tour Guide |
| Objective |
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| The child should be enabled to produce a tour guide for a tourist planning on visiting Madagascar. |
| Time Allocation | Resources Needed |
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| 60 minutes | Pictures and information about Madagascar, pencils, paper, art supplies |
| Introduction |
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| 1. Show pictures and provide information about various attractions, wildlife, and cultural aspects of Madagascar. |
| 2. Explain that the children will be creating a tour guide to help tourists explore the country. |
| Development |
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| 1. Divide the children into pairs or small groups and provide them with materials. |
| 2. Instruct the children to choose at least three places or activities to include in their tour guide. |
| 3. Encourage the children to research and write descriptions for each chosen place or activity. |
| 4. Allow the children to include drawings or pictures to make their tour guides visually appealing. |
| Conclusion |
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| 1. Have each group share their tour guides with the class and explain their choices. |
| 2. Display the tour guides around the classroom or create a class book with all the tour guides. |
| 3. Discuss the importance of promoting tourism responsibly and respecting the environment and culture of Madagascar. |
| Assessment |
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| Assess the children's ability to research, select, and describe places or activities in Madagascar for their tour guides. Evaluate the creativity and presentation of their final tour guides. |