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Interactive
NASA

Nasa: Hurricane Season 2005: Rita

For Students 9th - 10th
Outstanding web site from NASA that details Hurricane Rita and has a plethora of visuals such as interactive maps, aerial photographs, videos, and more. Great source.
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Article
BBC

Bbc News: In Pictures: Hurricane Rita Hits Gulf Coast

For Students 9th - 10th
Enlightening photographic slideshow of Hurricane Rita.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc News: Hurricane Rita: The Impact

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the impact of Hurricane Rita on the Gulf Coast. Find a map of the path of the hurricane, satellite photo, graphic of New Orleans levee, information on the oil industry, and more.
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Article
NBC

Msnbc: In Receding Floodwaters, More Damage Found

For Students 9th - 10th
September, 2005, report of the aftermath of Hurricane Rita including damage, fatalities, impact on the oil industry, and rescue missions.
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Article
FOX News

Fox News: New Orleans Evacuated Again

For Students 9th - 10th
New Orleans, devastated by Hurricane Katrina, now faces further turmoil and evacuation as Hurricane Rita bares down on the beleaguered city. New article, photos, video, and links to other sites are included in this September, 2005, report.
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Article
FOX News

Fox News: Cat 5 Hurricane Rita Heads for Gulf

For Students 9th - 10th
September, 2005, article discussing Hurricane Rita, its intensity, the evacuation of the Gulf Coast areas, and the possible impact. Along with the article are links to other resources, video, pictures, interactive map, and information on...
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Primary
University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Hurricane Rita Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
Web page with a large quantity of links to information on Hurricane Rita including maps, aerial images, satellite images, data, and much more.
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Graphic
Other

Rita and Katrina: How Hurricanes Compare [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting map with information comparing Hurricanes Rita and Katrina.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc News: Hurricane Rita Lashes Gulf Coast

For Students 9th - 10th
In this September, 2005, report, the Gulf Coast is hit by Hurricane Rita. Along with report, is a photographic slideshow, satellite images, and links to other articles.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Hurricane Rita

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at Hurricane Rita, which followed closely on the tails of Katrina. Entry lists history and effects of this Atlantic storm.
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Primary
Other

Hurricane Archive: Preserving the Stories of Katrina, Rita, and Wilma

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource holds a wealth of stories, photographs, and maps that document periods of devastation resulting from hurricane Katrina, Rita, and Wilma. Numerous other features contribute to making this site an extremely well rounded,...
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Website
CBS

Cbs News: Hurrican Rita

For Students 9th - 10th
Images, animations, and video of Hurricane Rita can be found on this interactive site by CBS news. Resources are also archived providing an extensive look at the destruction and efforts to rebuild.
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Article
FOX News

Fox News: Hurricane Rita Grazes Keys, Targets Texas

For Students 9th - 10th
As Hurricane Rita grazed the Florida Keys, now it is headed toward the Gulf of Mexico. In response, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, many areas fear destruction, are making plans, and are evacuating. Photos, video, and links to other...
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Facts About Hurricane Rita

For Students 4th - 8th
Describes the impact of Hurricane Rita which struck Texas and Louisiana soon after Hurricane Katrina left. Many of the resulting deaths were due to an uncoordinated evacuation and poor storm preparations.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Port City of Lake Charles, Louisiana

For Students 9th - 10th
In this September, 2005, report, the Gulf Coast is hit by Hurricane Rita. Along with report, is a photographic slideshow, satellite images, and links to other articles.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Bbc News: Hurricane Rita Lashes Gulf Coast

For Students 9th - 10th
In this September, 2005, report, the Gulf Coast is hit by Hurricane Rita. Along with report, is a photographic slideshow, satellite images, and links to other articles.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Bbc News: Hurricane Rita Lashes Gulf Coast

For Students 9th - 10th
In this September, 2005, report, the Gulf Coast is hit by Hurricane Rita. Along with report, is a photographic slideshow, satellite images, and links to other articles.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Bbc News: Hurricane Rita: The Impact

For Students 9th - 10th
Web page focused on the impact of Hurricane Rita on the Gulf Coast. Find a map of the path of the hurricane, satellite photo, graphic of New Orleans levee, information on the oil industry, and more.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Bbc News: Hurricane Rita: The Impact

For Students 9th - 10th
Web page focused on the impact of Hurricane Rita on the Gulf Coast. Find a map of the path of the hurricane, satellite photo, graphic of New Orleans levee, information on the oil industry, and more.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Bbc News: Hurricane Rita: The Impact

For Students 9th - 10th
Web page focused on the impact of Hurricane Rita on the Gulf Coast. Find a map of the path of the hurricane, satellite photo, graphic of New Orleans levee, information on the oil industry, and more.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Bbc News: Hurricane Rita: The Impact

For Students 9th - 10th
Web page focused on the impact of Hurricane Rita on the Gulf Coast. Find a map of the path of the hurricane, satellite photo, graphic of New Orleans levee, information on the oil industry, and more.