Curated OER
What Is Happening in Haiti?
Students discuss the 2010 earthquake in Haiti and empathize with the victims of the disaster. For this 2010 Haitian earthquake lesson, students learn about the history and hardship the country has consistently faced. They watch clips...
Curated OER
Conflict Between Democratic and Authoritarian Rule in Haiti
Twelfth graders examine the background of democratic and authoritative rule in Haiti. In pairs they conduct a simulated interview, reporting for a news station about the political, personal, and economical life in Haiti. They conduct...
PBS
Pbs: Africans in America the Haitian Revolution
This site, which tells of L'Ouverture's role in the revolution, is part of a larger PBS documentary on Africans in America. Included are a teacher's guide and a narrative of the topic. Also, make sure to use the links at the bottom of...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Haitian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Haitian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Haiti
Provides an overview of the culture of Haiti. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
Black Past
Black Past: Haitian Revolution (1791 1804)
This encyclopedia article is a good overview of the slave revolt that resulted in Haiti's independence.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Jean Claude Duvalier
Wikipedia entry for Jean-Claude Duvalier (Baby Doc), ex-dictator of Haiti from 1971-1986.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Haiti Virtual Tour
Provides some brief history on Jewish settlement in Haiti beginning in the 17th century.