Learning ‘Bout Haiti

I have done research on Haiti and Haitian culture… Here is what I found…

Haiti Treaty of  Ryswick  and Slave Colony:

France and Spain settled hostilities on the island by the treaty of  Ryswick of  1697 which divided Hispaniola between them. Many french colonists soon arrived and established plantations in saint Domingo Due to high profit potential. From 1713 – 1787, approximately 30,000 french colonists emigrated to the western part of the island.

Haitian Health:

Half of the children in Haiti are unaccented and  just 40% of the population has access to basic health care. Even before the 2010 earthquake, nearly half the causes of death have been attributed to HIV/AIDS, respiratory infections and meningitis.

Haitian languages:

One of  Haiti’s two official languages is French, which is the principal written and spoken in schools and administratively authorized language. The second is recently standardized Haitian Creole.

Haitian Education:

The literacy rate of  65.9%  is the lowest in the region. Haiti counts 15,200 primary schools, of which 90% are non-public and managed by the communities religious organizations or NGOs, the enrollment rate for primary school is 67% and fewer than 30% reach 6th grade. Secondary Schools enroll 20% of  eligible age children. Charity organizations are currently working on re-building schools for children as well as providing necessary school supplies.

History:

Haiti was explored by Columbus on December  6th,  1492, Haiti’s Native Arkwaks fell victim to Spanish rule. In 1697, Haiti became the french colony  of  saint-Dominique, which became  a  leading sugarcane producer dependent on slaves. In 1791, an insurrection erupted among the slave population of 480,000, resulting  in  a declaration of dependence by Pierre – Dominique Tossant I’ouverture in 1801.

Haitian Culture:

The Haitian culture encompasses a variety of  Haitian traditions, from Native Taino, Customs to practices imported during french colonisation and Spanish imperialism. As in the cases of Cuba and the Dominican Republic (but to a much larger degree) , Haiti is a nation with strong  African contributions to the culture as well as its language, music and religion.

I hope you have learned about Haiti and the Haitian culture.

sources: wikipedia

Haitian Fundraiser

On Friday Jan. 29, 4th, 5th, and 8th grades put on a fundraiser to raise money for Haiti by making a meal and inviting kids and adults.  I am here to tell you about it with some of the 8th graders who helped make the fundraiser happen! It all started in the 5th grade room at Cornerstone thinking of a name and the kind of event we were going to put on.

I sat down with a few of the middle schoolers to hear what they thought about the “Haitian Food for Haitian Lives” meal. One of the 8th graders said, ” I think cooking for the Haitian meal was very important because it was the main part in the money making.” Another 8th grader said, “Every one person helped in making a difference in the fundraiser.”

Cornerstone has pulled together once again to help make a difference in the world where we could help!

Jamaican Sayings and Proverbs

Jamaican Sayings and Proverbs

‘When trouble ketch yu pickney shut fit yu”
Any port in a storm

“What a fi yu, cyaan be un fi yu'”

What is yours will always be yours

”Duppy know who fi frighten”’

People know who they can intimidate

Rock stone a river bottom cyaan know sun hot

He who feels it knows it

SOURCE

Greece facts

  • Motto:”Freedom or death”
  • Anthem: “Hymn to liberty”
  • Continent: Europe
  • Capital: Athens
  • Official languages:Greek, English, French
  • Ethnic groups: Greek
  • Demonym (Demo = people; -onym = name):Greek
  • Government: preadent: Karolos     prime minster: Kostas
  • Independence: march 25 1821
  • Area (include % water, if you can find it): 131,990km (0.8669% water)
  • Population (current estimate & density): 10,737,428
  • Currency: Euro
  • Flag:White and blue white is the color of freebom blue is the color of the sea and a color that is sopost to be lucky and word off evil.

  • A “Did you know” fact of your choosing: MT. Olympia is the tallest mounten in greece the gods(Zuse, heara, apallo,for ex.)were said to live there.
  • Any other facts you find interesting/noteworthy: greece has olny 81 air ports and 9 hellacopters.  all Apallo 11 astronauts were greek.

sorses: Wiki     CIA world fact book

  • Current eventsreferences and sources!  And remember, when in doubt, be curious!

Portugal Country Facts

  • portugal-flag[1]Motto: The good of the nation.
  • Anthem: “A Portuguesea” or ” The Portuguese Song”
  • Continent: Europe [this is also a link to a map Portugal not just Europe.]
  • Capital: Lisbon
  • Official languages: Portugese
  • Ethnic groups: 96.67% Portuguese and 3.13% Legal imigrants
  • Demonym (Demo = people; -onym = name): Portuguese
  • Government: Executive, Legislative, Judcial
  • Independence: December 1st, 1640 from Spain
  • Area (include % water, if you can find it):35,672 square  miles water area is .5%
  • Population (current estimate & density)10,707,924 is the current population the population destiny is 300 per square mile.
  • Currency: Euro
  • Flag: Green represents the hope of the nation. Red represents the blood that was shed to protect the nations flag.
  • “Did you know”:Did you know during Roman times Portugal  was called Lusitania?
  • Any other facts you find interesting/noteworthy: The average Portuguese  persons main diet is dry cod with a mix of vegetables.
  • work cited: CIA world factbook,”National Geographic Student Atlas of the World”, Wikipedia

    India Facts

    India Facts:

  • Moto – “Truth Alone Triumphs”
  • Anthem – “Thou art the ruler of the minds of all people
  • Continent – Asia
  • Capital – New Delhi
  • Official languages – Hindi and English
  • Ethnic groups – Click here to see them!
  • Demonym – Indian 
  • Government – Federal Republic, Parliamentary
  • Independence – Declared on August 15’th 1947
  • Area – 3,287,263 square feet (9.56% water)
  • Population Now – 1,198,003,000
  • Currency – Indian Rupee 
  • Flag – Horizantle stripes of orange, white, and green with a star in the middle
  • Did You Know that India is the country with the second most people in it? China beat it by about 200 million more people!
  • Did you know the biggest city in India is Mumbai.
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    images from solarnavigator, Dreamstime

    Websites I Used: Wikipedia.com, Cia.gov (World Factbook), Webindia123.com, India.com , Newdelhi.net, Youtube.com

    Culture Study: Stage 1 (Country Facts)

    Stage 1: Country Facts
    Find basic facts about the country, including but not limited to:

    • Motto
    • Anthem
    • Continent
    • Capital
    • Official languages
    • Ethnic groups
    • Demonym (Demo = people; -onym = name)
    • Government
    • Independence
    • Area (include % water, if you can find it)
    • Population (current estimate & density)
    • Currency
    • Flag
    • A “Did you know” fact of your choosing
    • Any other facts you find interesting/noteworthy

    Those interested in going above and beyond might explore these topics:

    • Major industries
    • Geographical topography
    • Earliest inhabitants
    • Per capita income
    • Environmental challenges
    • Current events

    Be sure to cite your references and sources!  And remember, when in doubt, be curious!