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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: 2004 Asian Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Project

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students are employees of a unit of the United Nations responsible for coordinating disaster relief after a major disaster (the 2004 Asian Earthquake and Tsunami) occurs. The agency needs to understand the situation in each country so...
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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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BBC

Bbc: Asia Quake Disaster

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC's official page for the Tsunami disaster of December 2004. Key Stories, eyewitness accounts, reports from correspondents, and animations provide up to date coverage.
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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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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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Map Showing Tsunami Impact Area

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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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.
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Other

Asia/canada: Meeting of Cultures

For Students 9th - 10th
Asians immigrants have had to battle hardship and prejudice to make new lives for themselves in Canada. That path is described here as well as the defining moments that politicized Chinese Canadians and acted as catalysts towards...
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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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