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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Hurricane Katrina

For Students 9th - 10th
Features 36 interesting facts and information on Hurricane Katrina with details on its environmental, social, and economic impact.
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BBC

Bbc: Q&a: Can the Us Afford Hurricane Relief?

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed Q & A article discussing the economic impact of Hurricane Katrina. Article is from September, 2005.
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BBC

Bbc: Hurricane Ruins Thriving Casino Town

For Students 9th - 10th
August, 2005, report on the devastation to Gulfport, Mississippi, by Hurricane Katrina.
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BBC

Bbc: Bush Seeks $50Bn Hurricane Relief

For Students 9th - 10th
President George W. Bush asks Congress for over $50 billion dollars in emergency aid to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina in this September 2005 article.
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BBC

Bbc: Katrina 'Set to Slow Us Economy'

For Students 9th - 10th
September, 2005, report analyzing the economic impact of Hurricane Katrina on the United States.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers:the Gulf Coast Region: Effects of Katrina

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Research and discuss the history, topography, economics and demographics of the Gulf Coast Region to explain how and why Hurricane Katrina caused such devastation. Predict the long-term effects of this storm on the geography of the region.
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George W Bush Sees Better Budget Times Ahead

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed Q & A article discussing the economic impact of Hurricane Katrina. Article is from September, 2005.