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Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Haiti, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Activity
Other

Wu: Haitian Folktales, Riddles, Jokes, and Proverbs

For Students 9th - 10th
Like many cultures, Haitians pass along knowledge through proverbs and educate through riddles. This page is a collection of 30-35 proverbs, jokes, and -- as well as a tale or two -- and tips on how Haitians tell them.
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Lesson Plan
Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: Teaching With the News: The Haitian Crisis: Thinking Historically

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
Other

Webster University: Haiti Voodoo

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource offers over twenty pages of essays and notes on different aspects of Voodoo, a primary religion in Haiti. Read about the beliefs and history of Voodoo here.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Haitians

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Haitians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Haiti. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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Website
Other

Haitian Proverbs

For Students 9th - 10th
Little by little the bird builds its nest. Find this and 20-25 other Haitian proverbs on this site, written in both English and Creole. Note the print-friendly option link at the bottom of the page.