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The Haitian Crisis: Thinking Historically
Students analyze the 2010 earthquake's effects on Haiti. In this Economics lesson, students brainstorm the problems caused in Haiti by the earthquake. Students listen to interviews with scholars to identify additional answers to focus...
Geographypods
Geographypods: Hazards and Risk Management: Adjustments and Responses
In this learning module, students learn about disaster responses, the three types (short, medium, and long-term) and the different levels of response (local, national, and international). They examine the responses in various case...
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Lesson Plan, Future of Haiti
In this lesson, designed for grades 7 -12, the students will explain the social and economic achievements of Haiti, articulate the horrific consequences of the earthquake, describe the ways the economy responded to catastrophe and...
Other
Center for Satellite Based Crisis Information: Haiti Earthquake
Presents an overview of the January 12, 2010 earthquake that took place in Haiti and provides maps to download that show the devastation and damage that occurred.
The Guardian
Guardian: Quake Torn Haiti Hit by Floods
Guardian correspondent Rory Carroll discusses the widespread flooding in Haiti following the earthquake that hit the country in January 2010. (March 1, 2010)
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: The Haitian Crisis: Thinking Historically
Lesson from 2010 using multi-media resources, including video, audio, and primary sources which challenge students to think beyond the earthquake and consider the role of Haiti's rich history in the crisis.
BBC
Bbc: Fatal Floods as Hurricane Tomas Sweeps Over Haiti
This article discusses the impact of Hurricane Tomas on the population of Haiti following the earthquake, floods, and cholera epidemic that occurred earlier in the year. (November 5, 2010)
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Haiti Stunned by Destruction in Quake's Aftermath
Site includes a summary and a video of the massive destruction and human injury and death due to the Haitian earthquake of January, 2010. Please know that some views in the video of injury and death may be graphic.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Haiti Reels After Earthquake
Coverage of the Haitian earthquake of January 12, 2010 from PBS highlights the scope of the disaster and relief efforts. A brief history of the problems that Haiti has faced in the last century is also provided.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Six Months After Quake, Progress in Haiti Is Slow
Six month after the earthquake in Haiti, the progress at rebuilding the country remains slow. This article examines some of the challenges that the Haitians face. (21 July 2010)
BBC
Bbc: Haiti Earthquake: Thousands Feared Dead
A BBC news article reports the damage caused by the earthquake in Haiti, January 12, 2010. Please know that some images show injured people.
BBC
Bbc: Rain Triggers Deadly Floods in Haiti
This article discusses the floods occurring in Haiti following the earthquake and their effects on the country's struggling population. (February 28, 2010)
BBC
Bbc: Haiti Flooding Kills at Least 23 People
This article discusses the increasing number of deaths in Haiti caused by widespread flooding. (June 7, 2011)
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Eight Days: A Story of Haiti" by Edwidge Danticat
In this tale, for young readers, award-winning Edwidge Danticat tells the story of Junior, a seven-year-old boy trapped beneath his house after the Port-au-Prince earthquake and his rescue. While trapped during the earthquake, Junior...
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Bbc: Haiti Earthquake: Thousands Feared Dead
A news article reports the damage caused by the earthquake in Haiti, January 12, 2010.
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Bbc: Haiti Earthquake: Thousands Feared Dead
A news article reports the damage caused by the earthquake in Haiti, January 12, 2010.
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New York Times: Giving Birth in Haiti
Scroll through these photographs and read the moving stories of the mothers delivering their babies in the wake of the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti.
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New York Times: Orphanages in Haiti Slide Show
Heartbreaking stories of the orphanages in Haiti and photos are captured in this slide show following the destruction of the 2010 earthquake..
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Bbc: Rain Triggers Deadly Floods in Haiti: Haiti Earthquake
An image of the inadequate shelters constructed to protect Haiti's population from the heavy rain that followed the 2010 Earthquake
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Bbc: Haiti Flooding Kills at Least 23 People: Haiti Floods
An image of a young girl looking for her belongings after the heavy rains caused flooding in Haiti following the 2010 Earthquake
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New York Times: Flooding Raises New Cholera Fears in Haiti: Cholera in Haiti
An image of a child suffering from cholera in Haiti
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Bbc: Fatal Floods as Hurricane Tomas Sweeps Over Haiti: Hurricane Tomas
An image of men and women in Haiti as they struggling to avoid Hurricane Tomas