HURRICANE KATRINA

Time For Kids Special Report: Hurricane Katrina http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/specials/articles/0,6709,1100402,00.html
Time for Kids offers news updates and reports on the disasters brought by Hurricane Katrina, including how hurricanes form, stories about Katrina, the aftermath, and how to help.

CNN Special Report: Hurricane Season 2005
http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2005/hurricanes/
This CNN special report features news and background information on 2005 seasonal hurricanes (including Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Dennis, and Hurricane Emily) and other topics in hurricane science. Includes animations and photos of past and present hurricanes, a chart of 2005 storm names, a glossary, safety tips, weather email alerts, and more.

Cross Curricular Activities to Learn about Disasters
http://www.ag.uiuc.edu/~disaster/teacher/csndact3.html
This site provides resources and activities for all grade levels across the curriculum to help learn about disasters.

Weather Wiz Kids
http://www.weatherwizkids.com/hurricane1.htm
Lesson plans on hurricane safety, creating a disaster supply kit, hurricane awareness and more. Includes past and present hurricane info, animations, background on naming hurricanes, and a guide on hurricane seasons. Includes information on many types of weather.

Helping Children Cope
http://www.nasponline.org/NEAT/crisismain.html#natural
The National Association of School Psychologists created a special collection of resources to help schools and teachers cope with the immediate and long-term effects of natural disasters. Whether you are coping with the effects of Katrina directly, or simply trying to help your students understand what has happen, you will find helpful resources in this collection.

CDC: Emergency Preparedness and Response
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/
Health and safety guidelines and precautions related to disaster readiness and recovery.

Gas Watcher's Guide
http://www.csaa.com/yourcar/gaswatchersguideindex/0,1017,1004020100,00.html
Search for the lowest gas prices around the United States with the Fuel Price Finder database, which also shows the average costs to fill a tank now, a month ago, and a year ago. Provides a fuel cost calculator for destinations around the country, guides to fuel efficiency, and commute options.

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