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Horse and Toad

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify key elements of folktales and the countries in which they are told. They compare and contrast folktales they have previously heard with the Haitian folktale Horse and Toad. Reading materials and maps are included.
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"Owl" A Haitian Folk Tale

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders read and discuss the Haitian folktale, "Owl." They compare it to the story, "Brer Possum's Dilemma," using a Venn diagram to show how they are different and alike. In groups, they retell the story in a skit format.
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The Language Bank

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Learners work on the Internet to listen, read, and practice writing in a foreign language. They focus on the use of idiom and humor in other languages.
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Everybody Cooks Rice

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students read the book, "Everybody Cooks Rice," and they participate in activities pertaining to the book. They identify countries mentioned in the text and locate them on a world map. They use an atlas to identify the climatic...
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Art History in a Bottle

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study Haitian bottle art. They research a famous artist and create painted bottles that depict a specific work of that artist.
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Slave Trade Day

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Slave Trade Day worksheet, students complete activities such as reading a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct word, multiple choice, unscramble the words, sequencing, unscramble the sentences, write...
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History and Human Rights: A Process for Analyzing Events

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students analyze various American History topics which concern human rights. They research the topics and analyze the sources for bias or stereotype. They decide and discuss whether or not any human right were violated in each...
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Native People of the Caribbean

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders use a map and locate and define the Caribbean region and then work in groups to read the passage and timeline. The groups' reader will read the passage aloud and the recorder makes a list of why colonists used slave...
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Folktales

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders read a Haitian folktale. They study main characters in Haitian folktales and explore multicultural information about Haiti. They clarify understanding by retelling a sentence (paraphrasing) and a passage in their own...
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Caribbean Music-- An Introduction

For Students 4th - 5th
In this music worksheet, students investigate the history of music and the musical style of the Caribbean islands. Students read a 1 page information sheet about the region and its music. Students answer 8 questions.
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Caribbean Music

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this music worksheet, students identify and describe various famous dances and music of the Caribbean. They respond to questions about each of the three types described in the activity.
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Caribbean Music: National Dances

For Students 5th - 12th
In this Caribbean national dance songs worksheet, students read information pertaining to the merengue, the calypso, and the mento. Students then respond to 12 short answer questions regarding the dances.
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Latin America: 1500-Present

For Students 6th - 11th
In this Latin American history study guide instructional activity, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Latin America from 1500 to the present and fill in the blanks with the appropriate words. Students also...
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Latin America: Places and Regions

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders create a Latin American portfolio in the form of a country presentation using PowerPoint software. They use their knowledge of geographic concepts to interpret maps, globes, charts, diagrams, and timelines.
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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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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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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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Univ. Of Idaho: Principles of Sustainability: Chapter 3: The Culture of Waste

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the third chapter in an online course on sustainability. It examines solid waste management in developed and developing countries. It looks at the global waste crisis and at options for dealing with it. Includes a video [41:50]...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
This reference tool takes you on a virtual trip to Haiti. A broad overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that will provide you with more...
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Haiti: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Haiti located in the Caribbean.
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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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World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resource that is full of useful information about the Republic of Haiti in the Caribbean. Topics covered are geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the...
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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.