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Petition Against Annexation of Hawaii
Stop westward expansion! The quick activity delves into the past to understand the petition against the annexation of Hawaii by the United States. Scholars analyze the petition to understand why native Hawaiians were against the...
Stanford University
Annexation of Hawaii
Once an independent nation, Hawaii became part of the United States only after a business-sponsored coup of its queen. After examining newspapers from the 1890s, learners consider whether native Hawaiians wished to become Americans at...
Curated OER
Storytelling: Oral Traditions Learning Center
Students explore the oral traditions. In this storytelling lesson, students compare and contrast stories from the cultural traditions of Alaska and Hawaii.
Curated OER
Hawaii: A Stolen Star
Explore the islands of Hawaii. Investigate Hawaiian culture and compare their personal traditions to Hawaiian traditions. They locate Hawaii on a map and research the history of Hawaii.
Curated OER
Dry-Land Kalo-Growing New Plants from Stems
Students explore Hawaiian plants. In this Hawaii culture and botany instructional activity, students plant the haha(stem) of a taro plant. Students listen to Hawaiian myths about the taro plant and chorally speak a Hawaiian chant of...
Curated OER
What is an Ahupua'a?
Students research ahupua'a ecosystems. For this ahupua'a lesson, students explore how land is subdivided in Hawaii and the effect on the ecosystem. Resources are provided.
Curated OER
Dance In America: Holo Mai Pele
Young scholars conduct research on Hawaiian culture, chants, and dances. They watch a video, create an illustrated storybook of the production, conduct research on Hawaiian legends, and create a booklet with suggestions for using the...
Curated OER
Create a Hawaiian Tako Lure
Students create a tako lure. In this Hawaiian culture lesson, students research how Hawaiians use natural resources to survive. Students are introduced to new vocabulary and create an octopus lure.
Curated OER
Surfing
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a one paragraph text about surfing. Students answer one multiple choice question.
Other
Donch.com: Natural History of Hawai'i
Written in 1915 by college professor, William Alanson Bryan, featured is a comprehensive essay on the Hawaiian people and the geology and geography of the Islands. Divided into chapters, this account provides extensive research on the...
Other
Bishop Museum
This museum site gives the viewer information on this museum as well as current, past, and upcoming exhibits.
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Hawaii
Travel site with stunning photographs provides an overview of the culture and history of Hawaii. Use this site to learn about language, foods, and traditions common to this state.
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Hawaii history.org: Library
This is a complete reference guide with links to short descriptive essays on a profusion of subjects as they relate to the Hawaiian Islands. Includes a timeline of historical events.
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Hawaii history.org: Ancient Hawai'i
Discover information about the earliest times in Hawaiian history through a timeline of events pertaining to the birth of this island. Read comprehensive facts about Hawaii's sophisticated culture including food, recreation, worship and...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Hawaii's Last Queen: Liliuokalani's Musical Legacy
At this site from the American Experience film on Queen Liliuokalani, you can hear an audio clip of "Aloha Oe", one of the Queen's best known original melodies and see the other music she wrote honoring the Hawaiian musical tradition.
EL Education
El Education: The Fish and Their Gifts
High school students write and illustrate original fables for younger students and create bilingual children's books to encourage cultural awareness on the Big Island of Hawaii.
EL Education
El Education: I Like the Color
This children's book was created by students, grades 4-12, in an after-school program at the Kanu o ka 'Aina Charter School in Hawaii as a way to introduce younger students to colors as part of an extensive and ongoing effort to create...
EL Education
El Education: Let's Make Desserts
Students write and illustrate a bilingual recipe book for younger students in order to increase cultural awareness.
EL Education
El Education: These Animals Live on My Ranch
Older students create bilingual books for younger students on the Big Island of Hawaii in an effort to preserve Hawaiian native culture and language. Text and illustrations are used to tell stories or teach about the life and culture of...
Other
Aloha hawaii.com: Celebrating the Birth of Hula
An interesting description of the history of hula in Hawaii. Use this site to learn the origins of this ancient folk dance and how it evolved to become the most popular symbol of the state of Hawaii.
Other
Go Hawaii: The Story of King Kamehameha I
Read the legend of King Kamehameha I, Hawaiian warrior, diplomat, and leader, while learning about the four statues build to honor his memory.