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Storytelling: Oral Traditions Learning Center

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the oral traditions. In this storytelling lesson, students compare and contrast stories from the cultural traditions of Alaska and Hawaii.
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Hawaii: A Stolen Star

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
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.
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Dry-Land Kalo-Growing New Plants from Stems

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore Hawaiian plants. In this Hawaii culture and botany lesson, 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 protection. Students...
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What is an Ahupua'a?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners research ahupua'a ecosystems. In this ahupua'a lesson, students explore how land is subdivided in Hawaii and the effect on the ecosystem. Resources are provided.
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Dance In America: Holo Mai Pele

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students 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 arts to...
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Create a Hawaiian Tako Lure

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers create a tako lure. In this Hawaiian culture lesson plan, students research how Hawaiians use natural resources to survive. Middle schoolers are introduced to new vocabulary and create an octopus lure.
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Surfing

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a one paragraph text about surfing. Students answer one multiple choice question.