Hurricane Child
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Use the resources at each station to help answer the questions for that station!
Station 1: Geography & Economy
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ATLAS OF THE WORLD
Use this book to see a map of St. Thomas and where it falls in the world
(Check the sections on Land & Climate and Tourism)
This is a tourism website that has information on Water Island and St. Thomas
Station 2: History
Check the History section
Check the History sections of St. Thomas and Water Island
Government of the Virgin Island
Explore the history section of this government website
St. Thomas, USVI Photo by Kellie Klumb on Unsplash
Station 3: Culture
Check the sections on People, Customs & Courtesies, and Lifestyle.
This is a tourism website that has information on Water Island and St. Thomas
This is a local newspaper covering the U.S. Virgin Island
Station 4: Allusions
National Women's History Museum Article
This article includes general information about Nina Simone's life. She is one of the composers and the original performer of the song "Blackbird."
Description of the Literary Element "Allusion"
Here is a description of the literary element "allusion." Think about the ways that the song or the subject(s) of the sound could apply to Hurricane Child.
Station 5: Spirits and Ghosts in Caribbean Culture
This article includes information about the new generation of Moko Jumbies and what jumbies are
US Virgin Island Daily News Article
Read this article about young people learning to be Moko Jumbies (those sent to ward off spirits)