Two views on Katrina...

These two videos are prime examples of how the American people reacted to the government's handling of Hurricane Katrina.  These are rather poignant examples because it shows how two men with rather different views can express very similar positions.  Jack Cafferty is a news pundit who has described himself as a conservative and a Republican.  Kanye West is outspoken music superstar who tends to express liberal views and anti-Bush sentiments.  In the classroom, these videos can be used to spur debate about our government, the media, and our disaster preparedness.

CNN's Jack Cafferty's angry responce to the government's handling of Hurricane Katrina.

The now infamous video of Kanye West's outrage over Katrina.

Hurricane Katrina resources...

These sites provide in-depth inquiry into Hurricane Katrina and its impact on the United States.

The Southern Poverty Law Center has created a website called Tolerance.Org.  This link directs you to a great article by Jeff Sapp.  Sapp has reviewed three web resources on Hurricane Katrina.  Sapp has devoted time and effort to critically examine these sites for content, and relevance.  Take the time to explore Tolerance.Org after reading Sapp's article, there is much more that can be used in your classroom.  TEACHING KATRINA

Matt Welch takes a look at how the media has shaped our perceptions of Hurricane Katrina. His provocative article, The Bigotry of Low Expectations, is a great way to teach about the media as well as providing informations related to one of America's worst natural disasters.

Teachingforchange.org is a great resource for any social studies classroom.  This link provides you with lesson plans, resources and other organizations.  The highlight of this link is the audio interview with Enid Lee.  If you are struggling with how or why you should teach your students about Hurricane Katrina, then this is a must visit.  Teaching about Katrina