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ISLANDS OF THE CARIBBEAN
The islands were formed from underwater mountains and coral.
Coral Reefs around the world
GEOGRAPHY
HISTORY
Poorest Country in the Western Hemisphere: Haiti (5:35minutes)
Caribbean Culture
http://www.folkart.c
om/home/indios.htm
Weave
Baskets
http://www.folkart.com/nims/page1-2.htm
Pottery
Beautiful Art
http://www.folkart.com/swenty-3/
http://www.visitaruba.com/attractions/whatson/carnival2004/ostadgrandparade/pages/IMG_0140.htm
Carnival is the period of parties and parades celebrated just before Ash Wednesday and begins the 40 days of Lent. Lent is a time when Catholic
Christians prepare for Easter by going without meat on Fridays, giving up something they like, and praying.
It is celebrated throughout Latin America. Carnival is like Mardi Gras,
which is celebrated in places like New Orleans and Galveston.
http://www.answers.com/topic/carnival
STEELDRUMS (2 minutes)
LIFE ON THE ISLANDS
HOMES
CUBA
NATURAL DISASTERS