A proposal is made for creating a one-month study unit for the study of Haiti by eighth grade, social studies students. Background information on Haiti's geography, population, economy, culture, and history is provided. Ideas for three lesson plans on Haiti include the iron market in Haiti, Haitian history, and the role of voodoo in Haitian culture. Each lesson has a stated goal, knowledge/skills utilized, objectives, instructional activities, and assessment. Contains 10 references. (DB)