Caribbean

The Big Shake: The 2010 Haitian Earthquake

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Description: This lesson explores how the weak infrastructure practices of Haiti contributed to the severity of the impacts of the 2010 Haitian Earthquake, and prolonged the country’s recovery time from this disaster. This case study will help students understand how physical hazards and societal risks can intersect to cause disasters.

Grade level(s): Middle School                  Standards: OAS, GFL
Produced By: Virginia Silvis

The Parrot Says: Save the Rainforest

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Description: Students will understand how human settlement and deforestation drove the Puerto Rican Parrot to the brink of extinction.

Grade level(s): Upper ElementaryMiddle, High School              Standards: OAS, GFL              Produced By: Lee Ann Harrelson