The Gulf Coast Region: Georgraphy, Demographics and the Effects of Hurricane Katrina

Don't wait for a crisis to get your finances together. An economics lesson plan demonstrates the importance of understanding crucial documents, banking basics, and financial tools with the focus on Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and its effects.

NewsHour probes into the possible long-term environmental effects of Hurricane Katrina on the Gulf Coast region in this October, 2005, report.

Looks at Hurricane Rita, which followed closely on the tails of Katrina. Entry lists history and effects of this Atlantic storm.

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.

What are the major economic implications, both good and bad, of natural disasters? Discover the effect that natural disasters can have on labor market conditions, capital, household incomes, and opportunities for reconstruction in local...

Following the Gettridge Clan, Frontline looks into the impact Hurricane Katrina brought and how the family members have survived.

Graphic and photographic slideshow that shows how the failed New Orleans levees are repaired.

A young man tells how he joined his friends and traveled to New Orleans to help provide aid those suffering from the after-effects of Hurricane Katrina. They tell what it took to get there, what they did there, and what they learned...

Students share thoughts about the effects of Hurricane Katrina on Louisiana's natural environment. They read an online article and write proposals to save Mississippi River marshlands.

Students watch a video clip about the effect of Hurricane Katrina. They examine the challenges that New Orleans still faces a year after the hurricane. They work together in small groups to create a museum exhibit on a topic of interest...