Report that explores the reaction of local, state, and federal government officials to Hurricane Katrina. Report is from September, 2005.

Complete coverage of Hurricane Katrina is given including societal repercussions and political fallout.

August, 2005, report on the devastation to Gulfport, Mississippi, by Hurricane Katrina.

BBC News offers first-hand accounts of the devastation of Gulfport, Mississippi, by Hurricane Katrina in this September, 2005, report.

Interview of a New Orleans reporter who has been covering the story of the difficulties that investigators face as they attempt to identify the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Video, audio, and a transcript of this December, 2005, report...

Biloxi, Mississippi, one of the country's largest casino markets, was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. This report discusses the change in Mississippi gambling laws and how it will help Biloxi post-Hurricane Katrina. Report is from...

Government officials discuss possible plans for the rebuilding of New Orleans post-Hurricane Katrina. Article is from October, 2005.

Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans on August 29, 2005. Report discusses the devastation, the mandatory evacuation of New Orleans, and damage estimates.

February, 2006, report and discussion, analyzing the problems with FEMA, its response to Hurricane Katrina, and Michael Chertoff's plan to reshape this agency. Audio, video, and a transcript of this report are available.

Congress questioned former FEMA director Michael Brown about the agency's response in the days after Hurricane Katrina. Mike Brown had resigned his post after much criticism over FEMA's response. Audio, video, and a transcript are...

This resource gives an overview of the beginnings of Mesoamerican civilization. The sections about the Olmec are "Early Preclassic" and "Middle Preclassic." Includes information about the raw materials and the luxury items used by the...

Thousands of National Guard troops will be deployed to areas hit by Hurricane Katrina, as crime, evacuation, and chaos have hit the area as they recover from this catastrophe. Article is from September, 2005.

Little is known about Alonso Alvarez de Pineda's life except for the last year. Read about his explorations for Spain and his contributions to the Spanish empire.

August, 2005, report that covers Hurricane Katrina and its impact on Florida.

New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin orders a mandatory evacuation as Hurricane Katrina heads for the city.

Article from August, 2005, that compares the damage of Hurricane Katrina to 1969's Hurricane Camille, which had been the deadliest hurricane up until Katrina.

September, 2005, report that explores the damage done to New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina, including to the levees that failed to stop the flooding of the city.

March, 2006, story that show the continuing difficulty in finding victims of Hurricane Katrina as investigators found a body in an attic months after Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast.

This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Regina Benjamin, an American physician who in 2009 became the 18th surgeon general of the United States. Prior to her government appointment, she had spent most of her medical career...

Students investigate landforms and features associated with estuaries by taking a journey down a river to an estuary system where the river empties into the Gulf of Mexico near Weeks Bay. They will use Google Maps and other resources to...

This homepage provides links to many articles and issues concerning Australia's natural resources and environment, including the atmosphere, coasts and oceans, inland waters, and more.

A CNN reporter, and New Orleans native, relates his personal experiences living in the city and returning to it after Hurricane Katrina did significant damage.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will identify 7 major Texas regions. The flipchart has links to the Texas Parks and Wildlife website with characteristics of each region. There are 20 Activote assessment questions at the end...

Features 36 interesting facts and information on Hurricane Katrina with details on its environmental, social, and economic impact.