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Newspaper Narratives

Explore the destruction caused by the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 through online newspapers. Follow the embedded links and use the provided worksheets to learn about the impact and aftermath of the hurricane. Discuss the significance of the Galveston Cotton Exchange and the steps taken to handle acts of vandalism. Reflect on whether we are better equipped to handle natural disasters today.

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Newspaper Narratives

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  1. Newspaper Narratives The Galveston Hurricane 1900 Click to watch video Click on the picture Click on the picture http://education.texashistory.unt.edu

  2. Galveston Bay, Texas Vocabulary • Hurricane • Bay • Tidal Wave Galveston Bay • Destruction • Rain • Flooding • High Winds • American Red Cross Use “text the word” worksheet to learn the vocabulary. • Infrastructure • Vandalism http://education.texashistory.unt.edu

  3. Students will view online newspapers to learn about the Galveston Hurricane. They will follow the permalinks embedded on each slide, as well as use the “The Hurricane” worksheet, among others. Discover the numerous links embedded within this PowerPoint. You may select a few slides to use or have students view just the slide show. How to view the articles: • Students use the slides_with_notes PowerPoint • From the slide, click on the picture or stars. • Then click on the zoom link, located on the right side of the page. • Locate and read the article. (download to read) http://education.texashistory.unt.edu

  4. Galveston before the storm Click on the picture http://education.texashistory.unt.edu click on the picture

  5. The Hurricane Read both accounts of the storm. Click on the stars to access additional articles. Use “The Hurricane” worksheet and respond to the questions. Click on the picture Click on text http://education.texashistory.unt.edu

  6. Telegraph to Gov. Sayers Click on the picture http://education.texashistory.unt.edu

  7. Great Destruction Click on the picture Described as the worst calamity of the century! Find out what dangers residents faced and respond to the questions on “The Hurricane” worksheet. http://education.texashistory.unt.edu

  8. The Cotton Exchange What was the significance of the Galveston Cotton Exchange? Click on the picture What help did the City of Galveston receive? Click on the picture http://education.texashistory.unt.edu

  9. The Orphanage…. Inmates of the Home for Homeless Children All of the little ones were lost in the flood Click on the picture Click on the picture “First duty is to attend to the living…” What did this mean? Why was it necessary? http://education.texashistory.unt.edu

  10. Vandalism What steps were taken to handle such acts? http://education.texashistory.unt.edu

  11. Natural Disasters today? Class Discussion: Are we better equipped to handle natural disasters today? http://education.texashistory.unt.edu

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