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NOAA

Noaa: Ncdc: Hurricane Katrina Information [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Lots of information about the causes of Hurricane Katrina from a meteorology point of view is shared, as well as the data from the Hurricane and the impact the Hurricane had on the cities and towns that were affected.
Handout
BBC

Bbc: Hurricane Aid Efforts Gather Pace

For Students 9th - 10th
The Bush administration receives some criticism for its response to Hurricane Katrina. Also, the rescue and relief effort for impacted by the hurricane is also chronicled. Video, photo slideshow, and a speech by New Orleans Ray Nagin...
Article
NBC

Msnbc: u.n. Body Rebukes u.s. Over Katrina Response

For Students 9th - 10th
The United Nations human rights panel chastised the United States for its poor response to Hurricane Katrina. It found that there was a disproportionate number of poor and African-Americans who were not protected by the United States...
Article
CNN

Cnn: Criticism of Fema's Katrina Response Deserved

For Students 9th - 10th
The Department of Homeland Security acknowledges problems with FEMA's response to Hurricane Katrina. This article also has a link to the 218-page report that also offers recommendations that would improve FEMA's emergency response.
Website
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Senate Hearings on Katrina

For Students 9th - 10th
A February, 2006 resource that chronicles the Senate investigative hearings on Hurricane Katrina. In particular, the focus of this report is the Senate's questioning of former head of FEMA Michael Brown. Audio, video, and a transcript of...
Website
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: New Orleans Schools Before and After Katrina

For Students 9th - 10th
NewsHour explores the conditions of the public school system of New Orleans before Hurricane Katrina and what is happening to rebuild from the damage after Katrina. Video, audio, and a transcript of this report from November, 2005, is...
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Hurricane Katrina

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete coverage of Hurricane Katrina is given including societal repercussions and political fallout.
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BBC

Bbc: Hurricane Ruins Thriving Casino Town

For Students 9th - 10th
August, 2005, report on the devastation to Gulfport, Mississippi, by Hurricane Katrina.
Website
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: The Katrina Report

For Students 9th - 10th
February, 2006, report detailing the investigation into the federal government's response to Hurricane Katrina. In particular, there is a lot of criticism of FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security. Following the background video,...
Primary
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Identifying Katrina's Victims

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Katrina Hits Louisiana

For Students 9th - 10th
Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans on August 29, 2005. Report discusses the devastation, the mandatory evacuation of New Orleans, and damage estimates.
Website
PBS

Pbs News Hour Extra: New Orleans Five Years After Hurricane Katrina

For Students 9th - 10th
Many have returned home, many have made their homes somewhere else. Here is a brief synopsis of life in New Orleans five years after Katrina.
Article
CNN

Cnn: Katrina Hits Florida: 3 Dead; 1 Million in Dark

For Students 9th - 10th
August, 2005, report that covers Hurricane Katrina and its impact on Florida.
Website
BBC

Bbc: Q&a: Can the Us Afford Hurricane Relief?

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed Q & A article discussing the economic impact of Hurricane Katrina. Article is from September, 2005.
Handout
BBC

Bbc: Bush Seeks $50Bn Hurricane Relief

For Students 9th - 10th
President George W. Bush asks Congress for over $50 billion dollars in emergency aid to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina in this September 2005 article.
Website
BBC

Bbc: Katrina 'Set to Slow Us Economy'

For Students 9th - 10th
September, 2005, report analyzing the economic impact of Hurricane Katrina on the United States.
Handout
BBC

Bbc: Us Hurricane Response: Key Players

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical sketches of the key governmental officials involved in the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort.
Handout
BBC

Bbc: Katrina Sparks Mass Us Aid Giving

For Students 9th - 10th
An inspiring report of the rallying of US citizens to aid those displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Report is from September, 2005.
Article
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Katrina Carves Path of Death and Destruction

For Students 9th - 10th
The day after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, article discusses the conditions of New Orleans and other areas effected. Article is from August 30, 2005.
Article
FOX News

Fox News: Hurricane Rita Grazes Keys, Targets Texas

For Students 9th - 10th
As Hurricane Rita grazed the Florida Keys, now it is headed toward the Gulf of Mexico. In response, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, many areas fear destruction, are making plans, and are evacuating. Photos, video, and links to other...
Lesson Plan
Federal Reserve Bank

Katrina's Classroom: Teaching Money Skills for Life

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will participate in Katrina's Classroom curriculum provided by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. The lesson emphasizes the importance of being prepared for a financial emergency. This is a Commerce and Information Technology...
Interactive
CNN

Cnn: One Family's Story

For Students 9th - 10th
Enchanting web page that chronicles the Green family, who was impacted by Hurricane Katrina. This interactive page has a family tree, video of their plight, photographic gallery, maps, etc. This sad story, yet brilliant report, is an...
PPT
CNN

Cnn: Ninth Ward, Six Months Later

For Students 9th - 10th
Captivating photo slideshow that shows a section of New Orleans six months after Hurricane Katrina. The damage in the photos is obvious.
Graphic
CNN

Cnn: Rescue and Relief

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive map that takes you to information, news, photos, and videos of Hurricane Katrina. Excellent source.

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