Haiti is a small country that has made a huge impact on global history. It was once the pearl of the Caribbean. However, its successful revolt of enslaved people and independence came at a large price that has left the country vulnerable to natural disasters and political instability. An informative video showcases the Caribbean nation with a rich culture and revolutionary history. 

Concepts

the caribbean islands, haiti, world geography, physical geography, human geography

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video to introduce a unit on the Haitian Revolution

Classroom Considerations

• Video is number 73 in the playlist titled Countries A-Z
  
• Jokes about poverty and death may be inappropriate for some learners

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Video offers a nuanced view of a stereotyped country
• Narrator engages learners by describing a visit to the island
• Pictures and graphics illustrate concepts

Cons

• Ad interrupts streaming

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.10 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.10 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.10