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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Haiti. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: Lesson Plan, Future of Haiti

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, designed for grades 7 -12, the students will explain the social and economic achievements of Haiti, articulate the horrific consequences of the earthquake, describe the ways the economy responded to catastrophe and...
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World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about core health indicators in Haiti in this World Health Organization country profile, which includes demographic and health information both historic and current. The 'News and features' tab includes articles with photographs.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Global Health 2010 Haiti Cholera Outbreak

For Students 9th - 10th
The CDC confirmed a cholera outbreak in Haiti several months after the devastating 2010 earthquake. Informative data concerning symptoms, treatment, and prevention as well as many links to related topics are found on this government site.
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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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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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Latimer Clarke Corporation

Atlapedia Online: Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete profile of the Republic of Haiti including highlights on its geography, climate, people, modern history, economy, communications, and military. Click on the maps to enlarge them.
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Climate Zone

Climate Zone: Climate of Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
A valuable guide to climate information of Haiti as reported from the airports. Information includes average monthly temperature and rainfall. Some general facts and a map are also featured.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Eight Days: A Story of Haiti" by Edwidge Danticat

For Students 5th - 8th
In this tale, for young readers, award-winning Edwidge Danticat tells the story of Junior, a seven-year-old boy trapped beneath his house after the Port-au-Prince earthquake and his rescue. While trapped during the earthquake, Junior...
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Other

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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AllRefer

All Refer Reference: Haiti: Introduction & Country Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
Profiled here is the Caribbean country of Haiti. Basic facts are furnished for topics that include: geography, economy, government, people, military, history, and a map.
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Geographic

Haiti Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides basic figures and statistics on Haiti.
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Other

Care: Virtual Field Trips Archive; Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Caribbean island nation of Haiti and ongoing humanitarian aid projects in the country being carried out by the CARE organization.
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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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Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers background and many general country facts and statistics about Haiti in a well organized chart form. This site is enriched by links to maps and an image of its flag.
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Other

Windows on Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource includes a range of materials from news and commentary to samples of Haitian music and art and an extensive collection of photographs of Haiti and Haitians.
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Other

Traveling Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
You can find information about Haiti here. Presents quick facts and statistics on Haiti while also offering a historical timeline, current news, maps, tourist information, and more.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Six Months After Quake, Progress in Haiti Is Slow

For Students 9th - 10th
Six month after the earthquake in Haiti, the progress at rebuilding the country remains slow. This article examines some of the challenges that the Haitians face. (21 July 2010)
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The Guardian

Guardian: Haiti Flood Death Toll Rises to 2400

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the 2004 floods in Haiti and the effects of these flood on the Haitian population. (September 29, 2004)
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BBC

Bbc: Poverty and Gangs Curb Haiti Progress

For Students 9th - 10th
A February 2007 analysis of the challenges Haiti faced as the United Nations continued its efforts to bring order and stability to the Western Hemisphere's poorest nation.
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BBC

Bbc: Fatal Floods as Hurricane Tomas Sweeps Over Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the impact of Hurricane Tomas on the population of Haiti following the earthquake, floods, and cholera epidemic that occurred earlier in the year. (November 5, 2010)
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Other

Center for Satellite Based Crisis Information: Haiti Earthquake

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents an overview of the January 12, 2010 earthquake that took place in Haiti and provides maps to download that show the devastation and damage that occurred.
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BBC

Bbc: Haiti Flood Deaths May Top 2000

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the 2004 floods in Haiti following tropical storm Jeanne. (September 28, 2004)
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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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