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Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations

Food and Agriculture Org.: Tsunami Reconstruction

For Students 9th - 10th
The waves have retreated, but what lies in the destruction zone and how do people put their lives back together? The Food and Agriculture arm of the UN lists updates on the reconstruction going after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
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PBS

Wave That Shook the World

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource focuses on the December 26th Indian Ocean tsunami. It explains the anatomy of the Indian Ocean tsunami, as well as what is being done to prepare for future tsunamis. In addition, it shows potential hot spots for future...
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New York Times

New York Times: Asia's Deadly Waves

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete analysis of the 2005 tsunami that hit Southeast Asia. Gives interactive maps of the disaster and information about the death toll. Also contains photos and other information about the tsunami.
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The Guardian

Guardian: Indian Ocean Tsunami Disaster

For Students 9th - 10th
A Special Report from the Guardian provides the latest news and reports from the tsunami-afflicted countries. Includes animation of the tsunami.
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NOAA

Noaa: Reacts Quickly to Indonesian Tsunami

For Students 9th - 10th
NOAA discusses its reaction to the tsunami that rocked South Asia in 2004 and gives a scientific explanation to why it happened. Interesting animated map of the tsunami.
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Oxfam International: 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This web page offers information on Oxfam's program to aid those impacted by the 2004 tsunami in South Asia. PDF
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BBC

Bbc: The Tsunami Disaster Explained

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC explains how the South Asian tsunami disaster happened with an animated map.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Tsunami Devastates Asian Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
The main page for NPR coverage of the Asian Tsunami of December, 2004. Stories from Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, as well as coverage on other aspects of this disaster. 12/2004
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Pbs Teachers: Science of Tsunamis: Seeking Understanding in the Wake of Tragedy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Conduct a demonstration to learn about how waves function in water. Create a poster that shows the physics of waves, how tsunamis work, the devastation caused by the 2004 tsunami or information about relief efforts for the 2004 tsunami.
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University of Washington

Earth and Space Sciences: The December 26, 2004 Sumatran Tsunami

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief discussion of the 2004 tsunami disaster. Find links to other resources on the tsunami that rocked South Asia in 2004.
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Curated OER

Cnn: Tsunami Death Toll Tops 56,000

For Students 9th - 10th
December, 2004 article tracing the destruction caused by the Asian tsunami. Find photos, videos, interactive media, and more.
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Curated OER

Cnn: Tsunami Death Toll Tops 56,000

For Students 9th - 10th
December, 2004 article tracing the destruction caused by the Asian tsunami. Find photos, videos, interactive media, and more.
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Curated OER

Time Asia: Tallying the Damage

For Students 9th - 10th
January, 2005 article tracing the damage done by the tsunami that hit South Asia. There is a stress on business and economic damage.
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Curated OER

A Wave Hitting Koh Lanta Yai, Thailand

For Students 9th - 10th
Brilliant coverage of the South Asian tsunami disaster. Find articles, photos, video, audio, and more rich resources covering this disaster.