1. Resources⁴ Educators THE PORTAL TO TEXAS HISTORY http://education.texashistory.unt.edu 1 Newspaper Narratives The Galveston Hurricane 1900 Click on the picture Click to watch video Click on the picture

2. Resources⁴ Educators THE PORTAL TO TEXAS HISTORY http://education.texashistory.unt.edu 2 Galveston Bay, Texas Galveston Bay Vocabulary Hurricane Bay Tidal Wave Destruction Rain Flooding High Winds American Red Cross Infrastructure Use “text the word” worksheet to learn the vocabulary. Vandalism

3. Resources⁴ Educators THE PORTAL TO TEXAS HISTORY 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: 1. Students use the slides_with_notes PowerPoint 2. From the slide, click on the picture or stars. 3. Then click on the zoom link, located on the right side of the page. 4. Locate and read the article. (download to read)

4. Resources⁴ Educators THE PORTAL TO TEXAS HISTORY http://education.texashistory.unt.edu 4 Galveston before the storm click on the picture Click on the picture

5. Resources⁴ Educators THE PORTAL TO TEXAS HISTORY http://education.texashistory.unt.edu 5 The Hurricane Click on the picture Click on text Read both accounts of the storm. Click on the stars to access additional articles. Use “The Hurricane” worksheet and respond to the questions.

6. Resources⁴ Educators THE PORTAL TO TEXAS HISTORY http://education.texashistory.unt.edu 6 Telegraph to Gov. Sayers Click on the picture

7. Resources⁴ Educators THE PORTAL TO TEXAS HISTORY 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.

8. Resources⁴ Educators THE PORTAL TO TEXAS HISTORY http://education.texashistory.unt.edu 8 The Cotton Exchange Click on the picture What was the significance of the Galveston Cotton Exchange? What help did the City of Galveston receive?

9. Resources⁴ Educators THE PORTAL TO TEXAS HISTORY http://education.texashistory.unt.edu 9 The Orphanage…. Click on the picture “First duty is to attend to the living…” What did this mean? Why was it necessary? Inmates of the Home for Homeless Children All of the little ones were lost in the flood

10. Resources⁴ Educators THE PORTAL TO TEXAS HISTORY http://education.texashistory.unt.edu 10 Vandalism What steps were taken to handle such acts?

11. Resources⁴ Educators THE PORTAL TO TEXAS HISTORY http://education.texashistory.unt.edu 11 Natural Disasters today? Are we better equipped to handle natural disasters today? Class Discussion :