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Country Study Research Project - Madagascar - East Africa

Madagascar history and geography research: students answer questions on the first settlers, Queen Ranavalona I, the Merina Kingdom and the effect of colonization on traditional rule, then record facts on climate, currency, economy, cities and culture.
Grades
Grades 7–12, Middle School, Not Grade Specific, High School
Pages
2
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PDF
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Updated Oct 13, 2026

Subject
Social Studies, Geography, History, History: African
Topic
Country Study, Social Studies
Resource types
Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
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Country Study Research Project - Madagascar - Social Studies Report - East Africa

This Madagascar Country Study Research Project can be a perfect teacher tool box activity for your Geography and Social Studies classes, designed specifically for Middle School and High School students (Grades 7–12). Suitable for Country Study Activities, this printable, 2-page PDF teaching resource engages learners to explore and endeepen important aspects and facts of Madagascar (East Africa).

Use this Country Study Research Project on Madagascar to guide students through the process of building a comprehensive Country Study Report, while emproving their knowledge in areas such as geography, history, economy, language, and culture.

Within this Madagascar Country Study Resource, Social Studies teachers can find the following geography activities:

  • 🌍 Interactive Map Activity
    A QR code linking directly to Madagascar’s location on Google Maps.

  • πŸ”οΈ Geography Questions
    Explore Madagascar’s terrain, climate, and notable physical features.

  • πŸ“œ History Questions
    Investigate key events and historical figures that shaped Madagascar’s past.

  • πŸ—£οΈ Language Exploration
    Learn about the official languages spoken in Madagascar: French + Malagasy

  • πŸ’Ό Economy Questions
    Analyze Madagascar’s economic system, major industries, and current challenges.

  • πŸ™οΈ Capital City Focus
    Write about 7 important sights in Madagascar’s capital city, Antananarivo

  • 🏘️ Other Cities
    Identify and write about 5 additional cities across Madagascar

  • 🎭 Culture Prompt
    Reflect on Madagascar’s unique cultural identity within the East African region

This Social Studies, Geography Country Study on Madagascar (East Africa) PDF Digital Teaching Resource (2 PDF Printable Slides) is ideal for Middle School and High School students from 7th grade to 12th grade to test Madagascar and its Culture

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Describe the role of the Merina Kingdom and Queen Ranavalona I in Madagascar's history
  • Explain how colonization affected traditional governance in Madagascar
  • Describe Madagascar's climate, economy and culture

Teaching tips

  • Every blank is answered through research, so an atlas, textbook or internet connection should be on hand.

Skills covered

  • Research β€” gathering information on Madagascar's settlement, rulers and colonization
  • Cause and effect β€” explaining in writing how colonization changed traditional rule

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