What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
In this class we will learn about the geography of Madagascar (location, topography, climate, capital and flag) as well as the unique animals and plants that call it home such as the Sifaka, Ploughshare tortoise and Baobab tree and how they have adapted in isolation over thousands of years. We will also explore the environmental threats facing Madagascar's indigenous fauna and flora and watch a BBC Teach video on deforestation in Madagascar. This class will use a combination of slides and animal videos and there will be a short interactive quiz at the end. Learners are encouraged to engage by making comments/asking questions.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The Aye-Aye and I - Gerald Durrell
WWF: https://www.worldwildlife.org/places/madagascar
National Geographic: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/countries/article/madagascar
National Geographic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WdMDC4112I
National Geographic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrMH-OfODAU
National Geographic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjSiq53nJBo
BBC Teach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLTOWKnH0sA&t=128s
Nat Geo Wild: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHCQ5-1n07M
Teacher expertise and credentials
Degree from Oxford University in geography and the environment and I have a special interest in East Africa and Madagascar having lived there for several years. One of my favourite books by Gerald Durrell is the Aye-Aye and I gives the reader a detailed description of the fauna and flora of Madagascar.
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Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
35 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
1-10 learners per class