Comments on: Challenges to an Undeveloped Nation – Extra Credit Opportunity! http://www.mrsimonsen.com/2010/01/14/challenges-to-an-undeveloped-nation-extra-credit-opportunity/ Swartz Creek Middle School - Social Studies - Digital Productions Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:36:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: CollinC http://www.mrsimonsen.com/2010/01/14/challenges-to-an-undeveloped-nation-extra-credit-opportunity/comment-page-1/#comment-278 CollinC Tue, 04 May 2010 01:21:00 +0000 http://www.mrsimonsen.com/?p=466#comment-278 I think the devastation was worse in Haiti than in California because Haiti is smaller, over populated and very poor. California on the other hand well they were able to pay for damages a little easier than Hati and the united states is richer than most other countries. So yea it does have a lot to do with money. Also we have more steadier homes and they don't break as easy. Haiti's homes were as good as gone before the earthquake so they were not in good shape after because almost everything was destroyed. I think the devastation was worse in Haiti than in California because Haiti is smaller, over populated and very poor. California on the other hand well they were able to pay for damages a little easier than Hati and the united states is richer than most other countries. So yea it does have a lot to do with money. Also we have more steadier homes and they don’t break as easy. Haiti’s homes were as good as gone before the earthquake so they were not in good shape after because almost everything was destroyed.

]]> By: Kyle G http://www.mrsimonsen.com/2010/01/14/challenges-to-an-undeveloped-nation-extra-credit-opportunity/comment-page-1/#comment-272 Kyle G Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:46:28 +0000 http://www.mrsimonsen.com/?p=466#comment-272 the earth quake in Haiti was really bad im sure they didn't know much before it hit, and if they did im sure they could of prepared better for it. California has strong buildings they are use to earthquakes so they build there buildings supper strong. It was very sad. its good that people are going over there to help. the earth quake in Haiti was really bad im sure they didn’t know much before it hit, and if they did im sure they could of prepared better for it. California has strong buildings they are use to earthquakes so they build there buildings supper strong. It was very sad. its good that people are going over there to help.

]]> By: IzzyS http://www.mrsimonsen.com/2010/01/14/challenges-to-an-undeveloped-nation-extra-credit-opportunity/comment-page-1/#comment-270 IzzyS Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:09:57 +0000 http://www.mrsimonsen.com/?p=466#comment-270 well i think the devestation is expecially bad in Haiti because one they dont have buildings structured to withstand earthquakes wereas Calafornia does, and Haiti is a community that dosent have a lot of money to get add for the homeless people. well i think the devestation is expecially bad in Haiti because one they dont have buildings structured to withstand earthquakes wereas Calafornia does, and Haiti is a community that dosent have a lot of money to get add for the homeless people.

]]> By: Katie Cummings http://www.mrsimonsen.com/2010/01/14/challenges-to-an-undeveloped-nation-extra-credit-opportunity/comment-page-1/#comment-198 Katie Cummings Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:06:29 +0000 http://www.mrsimonsen.com/?p=466#comment-198 I think that the reason it was so bad in Haiti was because they didn't have enough protection against earthquakes because they didn't have enough money to build good homes and buildings. I also think they have a lot more people in a little area who weren't ready for such a big impact of such a big earthquake. I think that the reason it was so bad in Haiti was because they didn’t have enough protection against earthquakes because they didn’t have enough money to build good homes and buildings. I also think they have a lot more people in a little area who weren’t ready for such a big impact of such a big earthquake.

]]> By: Lacey!! http://www.mrsimonsen.com/2010/01/14/challenges-to-an-undeveloped-nation-extra-credit-opportunity/comment-page-1/#comment-196 Lacey!! Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:45:07 +0000 http://www.mrsimonsen.com/?p=466#comment-196 well, I think we should aid them because we have more money because we should create a good relationship with them so in the future if we need help they may be able to help us? if thats an option? well, I think we should aid them because we have more money because we should create a good relationship with them so in the future if we need help they may be able to help us? if thats an option?

]]> By: Alyssa The Cooliest Person Alive ! http://www.mrsimonsen.com/2010/01/14/challenges-to-an-undeveloped-nation-extra-credit-opportunity/comment-page-1/#comment-195 Alyssa The Cooliest Person Alive ! Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:10:45 +0000 http://www.mrsimonsen.com/?p=466#comment-195 I think that the devastation in Haiti was bad because the people in haiti were already poor. And there building were building with cheap materials probably with it being poor and california has special building for earthquakes. I think that the devastation in Haiti was bad because the people in haiti were already poor. And there building were building with cheap materials probably with it being poor and california has special building for earthquakes.

]]> By: JohnK http://www.mrsimonsen.com/2010/01/14/challenges-to-an-undeveloped-nation-extra-credit-opportunity/comment-page-1/#comment-192 JohnK Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:47:33 +0000 http://www.mrsimonsen.com/?p=466#comment-192 I think that the devastation in Haiti was bad because the people of Haiti had very little to start with... and now what they did have was destroyed. The difference between California and haiti was that California had reinforced buildings and special earthquake proof areas to wait out the earthquake. While Haiti had the roof over there head and a small table to duck under. I think that the devastation in Haiti was bad because the people of Haiti had very little to start with… and now what they did have was destroyed. The difference between California and haiti was that California had reinforced buildings and special earthquake proof areas to wait out the earthquake. While Haiti had the roof over there head and a small table to duck under.

]]> By: KadieG http://www.mrsimonsen.com/2010/01/14/challenges-to-an-undeveloped-nation-extra-credit-opportunity/comment-page-1/#comment-191 KadieG Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:43:25 +0000 http://www.mrsimonsen.com/?p=466#comment-191 i think that the devistation in haiti was so bad because as every body said, they dont have a lot of money to build good structures like we do. And we feel obligated to help them because of that factor. (See, I can be smart and nice, when I want to:)) i think that the devistation in haiti was so bad because as every body said, they dont have a lot of money to build good structures like we do. And we feel obligated to help them because of that factor.
(See, I can be smart and nice, when I want to:))

]]> By: Mr. S http://www.mrsimonsen.com/2010/01/14/challenges-to-an-undeveloped-nation-extra-credit-opportunity/comment-page-1/#comment-190 Mr. S Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:21:21 +0000 http://www.mrsimonsen.com/?p=466#comment-190 Thanks everyone for your responses. I believe the common theme from everyone is the thought that because Haiti doesn't have the resources we have in the United States, a catastrophe hits them much harder than it hits us. I think it's also very important to note that New Orleans is still cleaning up after Hurricane Katrina from 4 years ago! Many people don't think too much about them because they aren't in the news as much as they used to be, but I'm sure the people living there wish they could get more help. Thanks everyone for your responses. I believe the common theme from everyone is the thought that because Haiti doesn’t have the resources we have in the United States, a catastrophe hits them much harder than it hits us.

I think it’s also very important to note that New Orleans is still cleaning up after Hurricane Katrina from 4 years ago! Many people don’t think too much about them because they aren’t in the news as much as they used to be, but I’m sure the people living there wish they could get more help.

]]> By: DanielleD http://www.mrsimonsen.com/2010/01/14/challenges-to-an-undeveloped-nation-extra-credit-opportunity/comment-page-1/#comment-189 DanielleD Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:44:27 +0000 http://www.mrsimonsen.com/?p=466#comment-189 The devastation in Haiti was so much worse than in California because they are a poor country. Their buildings don't have to meet a specific code to make sure that they are strong enough to last natural disasters. The buildings are not built with strong concrete to reinforce the structure. They also don't have enough money to buy supplies, food, medical equipment,hospitals or any equipment (such as bulldozers) to provide relief to the people. The education level is a lot lower so they also don't have as many doctors who can treat injuries or any roads built to get to the disaster areas. Because the US has the money and people to get what they need done and fixed I think that we should send people, money, supplies, and equipment to help those people who are less fortunate. The devastation in Haiti was so much worse than in California because they are a poor country. Their buildings don’t have to meet a specific code to make sure that they are strong enough to last natural disasters. The buildings are not built with strong concrete to reinforce the structure. They also don’t have enough money to buy supplies, food, medical equipment,hospitals or any equipment (such as bulldozers) to provide relief to the people. The education level is a lot lower so they also don’t have as many doctors who can treat injuries or any roads built to get to the disaster areas. Because the US has the money and people to get what they need done and fixed I think that we should send people, money, supplies, and equipment to help those people who are less fortunate.

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