Helping Children Cope with Disasters
"After a disaster strikes, nothing signals a return to normalcy quite like getting back to school. vSKOOL is a common-sense, quick solution to offering access to high-quality education resources for displaced students in a time of great turmoil. We are genuinely lucky to be part of such a generous community."
Douglas Levin, Director, Education Policy
Cable in the Classroom
Here are some free, online resources that may be of help in discussions with children about Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Know of other resources that should be listed, email us at vskool@ciconline.org.
Bringing Hurricane Katrina Into the Classroom: Media Literacy Lessons & Activities
Alliance for a Media Literate America
Help students analyze, understand, and cope with Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath with this basic set of media literacy activities and suggestions.
Coping with Katrina
Connect with Kids
Find helpful resources categorized into three sections: "Emergency Guidelines," "Giving & Getting" and "Help with Healing."
Coping with Tragedy: After Hurricane Katrina
National Mental Health Association
Find tips for helping children deal with disasters and other tragedies.
"Do Something! Caring for ther Kids of Katrina"
Nickelodeon
Find information about this special Nick News.
Helping Students Cope
The National Center for Homeless Education
Find helpful guides to help children cope with the psychological effects of Hurricane Katrina.
Hurricane Katrina Relief: Power, Generosity, and Leadership
Learning to Give
Lesson plan
to help learners research problems caused by Hurricane Katrina, participate in a collection campaign, and learn about organizations to which they can contribute their philanthropy.
Responding to Hurricane Katrina
National Association of School Psychologists
Educators, parents, and crisis management teams will find helpful information for helping children deal with the Hurricane Katrina.
Student Voices from the Gulf Coast
Apple
Apple has created this site for students to express their feelings about the aftermath of the storms through their own voices in song, audio recordings, pictures, movies and presentations. In addition, visitors can comment on any gallery item.
Tips for Helping Students Recovering from Traumatic Events
U.S. Department of Education
This brochure provides practical
information for parents and students who are coping with the
aftermath of a natural disaster, as well as teachers, coaches,
school administrators and others who are helping those
affected.
When Disaster Strikes: Helping Children Cope When Life is at its Worst
National PTA
When exposed to catastrophes, whether personally or through the media, children often display fears and anxieties that can seem extreme to some adults. These are normal; however, without proper assurance, the impact of events like these can remain with children throughout their lives.
News for Students
CNN Student News
CNN.com/Education
View a daily broadcast of news (that includes Hurricane Katrina updates) designed for secondary students.
The Mean Season
CNN.com/Education
Read the guide and transcript for this August 31st CNN hurricane special.
Katrina & Animals
Animal Planet
Learn how Katrina has affected animals.
Hurricane Information
Learn about hurricane history, find out how storms are named, and play a game to see if you know how to stay safe. There are also instructions on how to make a family disaster kit.
Have you seen the "Weather Bullies"? "Serge," "Drench," and "Gale" are just a few of the tough characters that hang out around hurricanes. You can outsmart them: here's how.
Click and drag weather conditions and see how their interactions actually "steer" hurricanes.
An explainer on hurricanes, how they form and develop.
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