Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: Country Study: Dominican Republic and Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the Dominican Republic. Read about its history, culture, geography, economy, and politics.
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Curated OER

Map of Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover details about Haitian history, economy, government, and news media from the BBC. Links to an audio of the national anthem and a timelime of events.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Haitian Creole

For Students 9th - 10th
A Wikipedia encyclopedia entry on the Haitian Creole language. Includes information about the African and European origins of the language and sample words and phrases. Additional links to a passable online dictionary, Radio France...
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on Latin America that provides a great overview of the region. Discussions include history, religion, culture, links to information about each of the countries, and more.
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Curated OER

Unesco: Haiti: National History Park Citadel, Sans Souci, Ramiers

For Students 9th - 10th
These Haitian monuments date from the beginning of the 19th century, when Haiti proclaimed its independence. The Palace of Sans Souci, the buildings at Ramiers and, in particular, the Citadel serve as universal symbols of liberty, being...
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Hispaniola

For Students 9th - 10th
Good overview of the history, geography, and ecology of the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean. It is made up of Haiti and the Dominican Republic.