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Classroom exploration of the Janurary 2010 Earthquake in Haiti

Source: NewsHour Extra Lesson Plan

Lesson plan and student worksheet to facilitate classroom discussion using the January 2010 earthquake that struck Haiti as topic. Details »

PBS NewsHour educational resources for exploring the earthquake in Haiti.

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PBS NewHour Extra provides media coverage and lesson plan for classroom discussion as rescue workers and aid groups head to Haiti. In January, 2010, the impoverished island nation off the coast of Florida suffered a major earthquake that toppled homes, schools and buildings, killing thousands. Details »

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