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Poster of the Haiti Earthquake of 12 January 2010 - Magnitude 7.0 JPG
Poster of the Haiti Earthquake of 12 January 2010 - Magnitude 7.0 PDF
Wikipedia
Totally Explained
A Child's View of Earthquake Facts and Feelings
USGS
Poster of the Haiti Earthquake of 12 January 2010 - Magnitude 7.0 JPG
Poster of the Haiti Earthquake of 12 January 2010 - Magnitude 7.0 PDF
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Totally Explained
A Child's View of Earthquake Facts and Feelings
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| Haiti Earthquake 2010 |
For Parents/Educators you are very welcome to download any or all of our
Printable and Thematic Units and/or Lesson Plans for use in your homes,
homeschool, classroom or community centres. ►►Haiti Home Page.
On January 12, 2010, at 21:53 UTC, (4:53 pm local time) Haiti was struck by a
magnitude-7.0 earthquake, the country's most severe earthquake in over
200 years. The epicentre of the quake was just outside the Haitian capital
Port-au-Prince. It has been estimated that the death toll could reach
200,000. Widespread damage resulted from the quake. The capital city was
devastated. The Presidential Palace was badly damaged, with the second
floor entirely collapsing onto the first floor; the Haitian Parliament building,
UN mission headquarters and the National Cathedral were also destroyed.
International aid flowed in but was hampered by damaged infrastructure:
the main port was damaged beyond immediate use, the one local airport
was of limited capacity and border crossings with the Dominican Republic
were distant and crowded. Learn how you can help through the Clinton Bush
Haiti Fund
Haiti will need to be completely rebuilt from the ground up, according to a
journalist, as "even in good times, Haiti is an economic wreck, balancing
precariously on the razors edge of calamity."
Haiti - officially the Republic of Haiti - is a Caribbean country. Along with the
Dominican Republic, it occupies the island of Hispaniola, in the Greater
Antillean archipelago. Ayiti (meaning the land of high mountains) was the
indigenous Taíno or Amerindian name for the mountainous western side of
the island. The country's highest point is Pic la Selle, at 2,680 metres (8,793
ft). The total area of Haiti is 27,750 square kilometres (10,714 sq mi) and its
capital is Port-au-Prince. Haitian Creole and French are the official
languages.
Haiti's regional, historical and ethnolinguistic position is unique for several
reasons. It was the first independent nation in Latin America, the first post-
colonial independent black-led nation in the world, and the only nation
whose independence was gained as part of a successful slave rebellion.
Despite having common cultural links with its Hispanic-caribbean
neighbours, Haiti is the only predominantly Francophone independent
nation in the Americas. It is one of only two independent nations in the
Americas (along with Canada) that designate French as an official
language; the other French-speaking areas are all overseas départements,
or collectivités, of France.
Haiti has a long and storied history and therefore retains a very rich culture.
Haitian culture is a mixture of primarily French, African elements, and native
Taíno, with some lesser influence from the colonial Spanish. The country's
customs essentially are a blend of cultural beliefs that derived from the
various ethnic groups that inhabited the island of Hispaniola. In nearly all
aspects of modern Haitian society however, the European and African
elements dominate. Haiti is world famous for its distinctive art, notably
painting and sculpture.
Languages
One of Haiti's two official languages is French, which is the principal written,
spoken in schools, and administratively authorised language. It is spoken by
most educated Haitians and is used in the business sector. The second is the
recently standardised Haitian Creole, which is spoken by virtually the entire
population of Haiti. Haitian creole is one of the French-based creole
languages, which also contains significant African influence, as well as
influence from Spanish and Taíno. Haitian creole is closely related to
Louisiana Creole. Spanish is also spoken by a good portion of the population,
though it is not an official language.
Religion
Haiti is a largely Christian country, with Roman Catholicism professed by 80%
of Haitians. Protestants make up about 16% of the population. Haitian
Vodou, a New World Afro-diasporic faith unique to the country, is practised
by roughly half the population. Religious practice often spans Haiti and its
diaspora as those who have migrated interact through religion with family in
Haiti.
History (new page)
Homeschoolers Help Haiti - Ways in which YOU can help
Haitian Earthquake 2010 (new page)
Since 1915
Printables & Downloads
Download MP3 Clinton Bush Haiti Fund
Download Video Clinton Bush Haiti Fund MP4 14 MB
Columbus & Early Settlers Interactive Crossword
Columbus & Early Settlers Printer Friendly Crossword Answer Key
Columbus & Early Settlers PDF Download Answer Key PDF
Haiti - Culture & Early History Interactive Web Page
Haiti - Culture & Early History Printer-Friendly Crossword Answer Key
Haiti - Culture & Early History Crossword PDF Answer Key PDF
Haiti - Recent Political History Crossword Interactive
Haiti - Recent Political History Crossword Printer-Friendly Answer Key
Haiti - Recent Political History Crossword PDF Download Answer Key PDF
Jigsaw Puzzles (self-extracting .EXE, right-click and "save as" - confirmed to
be virus free at time of manufacture and upload)
Battle at San Dominigo
Presidential Palace - Earthquake Damage
San Dominigo Habitation
Tap Tap Bus in Haiti
Tap Tap City Transport
Turn of the Century Gingerbread House in Port-au-Prince
Map of Port-au-Prince - Damaged Areas PDF
Haiti Unit Study PDF Download
Natural Emergency Disaster Plan 10 pp PDF
Haiti Colour Activity for Little People 3 pp PDF
What is happening in Haiti and what can we do about it? PDF
If you have the equipment available in your classroom play the following 1
minute clip in the background or show it before reading the quotes: YouTube
Video Depicting Damage
This clip was chosen for younger students: It shows material damage and
chaos resulting from the earthquake, not images of people who were
injured or killed.
Have students break into groups of four. Ask the groups to discuss the quotes
and the clip by responding to some or all of the following questions:
• What stood out for you?
• What surprised you in these quotes?
• What did you learn?
• How did it make you feel?
After about 8 minutes, have students come back together as a full group
and ask for volunteers from each group to share something they discussed in
their small group. Source & Thanks: teachablemoment.org
Printable and Thematic Units and/or Lesson Plans for use in your homes,
homeschool, classroom or community centres. ►►Haiti Home Page.
On January 12, 2010, at 21:53 UTC, (4:53 pm local time) Haiti was struck by a
magnitude-7.0 earthquake, the country's most severe earthquake in over
200 years. The epicentre of the quake was just outside the Haitian capital
Port-au-Prince. It has been estimated that the death toll could reach
200,000. Widespread damage resulted from the quake. The capital city was
devastated. The Presidential Palace was badly damaged, with the second
floor entirely collapsing onto the first floor; the Haitian Parliament building,
UN mission headquarters and the National Cathedral were also destroyed.
International aid flowed in but was hampered by damaged infrastructure:
the main port was damaged beyond immediate use, the one local airport
was of limited capacity and border crossings with the Dominican Republic
were distant and crowded. Learn how you can help through the Clinton Bush
Haiti Fund
Haiti will need to be completely rebuilt from the ground up, according to a
journalist, as "even in good times, Haiti is an economic wreck, balancing
precariously on the razors edge of calamity."
Haiti - officially the Republic of Haiti - is a Caribbean country. Along with the
Dominican Republic, it occupies the island of Hispaniola, in the Greater
Antillean archipelago. Ayiti (meaning the land of high mountains) was the
indigenous Taíno or Amerindian name for the mountainous western side of
the island. The country's highest point is Pic la Selle, at 2,680 metres (8,793
ft). The total area of Haiti is 27,750 square kilometres (10,714 sq mi) and its
capital is Port-au-Prince. Haitian Creole and French are the official
languages.
Haiti's regional, historical and ethnolinguistic position is unique for several
reasons. It was the first independent nation in Latin America, the first post-
colonial independent black-led nation in the world, and the only nation
whose independence was gained as part of a successful slave rebellion.
Despite having common cultural links with its Hispanic-caribbean
neighbours, Haiti is the only predominantly Francophone independent
nation in the Americas. It is one of only two independent nations in the
Americas (along with Canada) that designate French as an official
language; the other French-speaking areas are all overseas départements,
or collectivités, of France.
Haiti has a long and storied history and therefore retains a very rich culture.
Haitian culture is a mixture of primarily French, African elements, and native
Taíno, with some lesser influence from the colonial Spanish. The country's
customs essentially are a blend of cultural beliefs that derived from the
various ethnic groups that inhabited the island of Hispaniola. In nearly all
aspects of modern Haitian society however, the European and African
elements dominate. Haiti is world famous for its distinctive art, notably
painting and sculpture.
Languages
One of Haiti's two official languages is French, which is the principal written,
spoken in schools, and administratively authorised language. It is spoken by
most educated Haitians and is used in the business sector. The second is the
recently standardised Haitian Creole, which is spoken by virtually the entire
population of Haiti. Haitian creole is one of the French-based creole
languages, which also contains significant African influence, as well as
influence from Spanish and Taíno. Haitian creole is closely related to
Louisiana Creole. Spanish is also spoken by a good portion of the population,
though it is not an official language.
Religion
Haiti is a largely Christian country, with Roman Catholicism professed by 80%
of Haitians. Protestants make up about 16% of the population. Haitian
Vodou, a New World Afro-diasporic faith unique to the country, is practised
by roughly half the population. Religious practice often spans Haiti and its
diaspora as those who have migrated interact through religion with family in
Haiti.
History (new page)
Homeschoolers Help Haiti - Ways in which YOU can help
Haitian Earthquake 2010 (new page)
Since 1915
Printables & Downloads
Download MP3 Clinton Bush Haiti Fund
Download Video Clinton Bush Haiti Fund MP4 14 MB
Columbus & Early Settlers Interactive Crossword
Columbus & Early Settlers Printer Friendly Crossword Answer Key
Columbus & Early Settlers PDF Download Answer Key PDF
Haiti - Culture & Early History Interactive Web Page
Haiti - Culture & Early History Printer-Friendly Crossword Answer Key
Haiti - Culture & Early History Crossword PDF Answer Key PDF
Haiti - Recent Political History Crossword Interactive
Haiti - Recent Political History Crossword Printer-Friendly Answer Key
Haiti - Recent Political History Crossword PDF Download Answer Key PDF
Jigsaw Puzzles (self-extracting .EXE, right-click and "save as" - confirmed to
be virus free at time of manufacture and upload)
Battle at San Dominigo
Presidential Palace - Earthquake Damage
San Dominigo Habitation
Tap Tap Bus in Haiti
Tap Tap City Transport
Turn of the Century Gingerbread House in Port-au-Prince
Map of Port-au-Prince - Damaged Areas PDF
Haiti Unit Study PDF Download
Natural Emergency Disaster Plan 10 pp PDF
Haiti Colour Activity for Little People 3 pp PDF
What is happening in Haiti and what can we do about it? PDF
If you have the equipment available in your classroom play the following 1
minute clip in the background or show it before reading the quotes: YouTube
Video Depicting Damage
This clip was chosen for younger students: It shows material damage and
chaos resulting from the earthquake, not images of people who were
injured or killed.
Have students break into groups of four. Ask the groups to discuss the quotes
and the clip by responding to some or all of the following questions:
• What stood out for you?
• What surprised you in these quotes?
• What did you learn?
• How did it make you feel?
After about 8 minutes, have students come back together as a full group
and ask for volunteers from each group to share something they discussed in
their small group. Source & Thanks: teachablemoment.org
Haiti & Earthquake Mega-Activity Package (2 Comprehensive Unit Studies in
this package) - Includes over 300 pages of Lesson plans, teaching resources,
ideas and guides, suitable and adaptable for early learners to around Grade 7.
Includes interactive activities, comprehension, research, puzzles, vocabulary
exercises, and covers the History, Geography, culture and origins of the Haitian
Creole, early settlers, and timelines. Additional to this are self-extracting fun
.EXE jigsaw puzzles for younger learners, enhancing motor skills, whilst gaining an
insight into this culture, earthquakes and disaster relief & management. A
essential guide for Parents/Teachers/Caregivers and ideal for homeschooling
families.
For a donation of $5 YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THIS PACKAGE WILL BE DONATED TO HAITIAN
RELIEF EFFORTS
this package) - Includes over 300 pages of Lesson plans, teaching resources,
ideas and guides, suitable and adaptable for early learners to around Grade 7.
Includes interactive activities, comprehension, research, puzzles, vocabulary
exercises, and covers the History, Geography, culture and origins of the Haitian
Creole, early settlers, and timelines. Additional to this are self-extracting fun
.EXE jigsaw puzzles for younger learners, enhancing motor skills, whilst gaining an
insight into this culture, earthquakes and disaster relief & management. A
essential guide for Parents/Teachers/Caregivers and ideal for homeschooling
families.
For a donation of $5 YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THIS PACKAGE WILL BE DONATED TO HAITIAN
RELIEF EFFORTS