Investigate Hawaii's sandy shore ecosystem! Start by creating a vocabulary list and having your class complete a KWL chart. Next, pass out the "I think of" sheet. Each learner will then choose a word from a beach bucket and add it to...

Studying the oceans? Focus on Hawaii's ocean with a resource packed with activity-based worksheets. Everything from products that come from the ocean to the abundance of plants and animals that call the ocean their home, Hawaii's ocean...

Young scholars examine world geography by viewing a documentary film in class. In this World War II instructional activity, students discuss the role Hawaii played in the great battle and what type conflicts happened among the island...

Students discuss the importance of "land." They review the four types of land classification--urban, rural, agricultural and conservation--and participate in an activity involving an apple that demonstrates the use of land in Hawaii....

Students locate regions in Hawaii where specific endangered animals live. They describe habitats, identify reasons why the species has become endangered, consider how a healthy environment for wildlife contributes to a healthy...

Students simulate the life cycle of Hawaii's Honu. In this Science instructional activity, students act out the life cycle of the Hawaiian sea turtle. Students determine and play the roles of prey and predator.

Students investigate the life cycle and body parts of Hawaii's sea turtles. In this sea turtle activity, students watch a video about the turtle life cycle and make a model of a "Honu," sea turtle. They complete an associated worksheet.

Second graders identify the role of whaling in ancient Hawaii and the role of whales in Hawaii today, identify the migration route of whales and identify the whales that migrate to our Hawaiian waters.

Seventh graders examine natural variation by visiting the Ohi'a Common Garden in Volcano, Hawaii. In this natural selection instructional activity, 7th graders study background information about phenotypes, genotypes, and phenotypic...

Students explore how the introduction of foreign species negatively affects native Hawaiian bird species. In this science instructional activity, students discuss how various species were introduced to Hawaii and the effects of these...

Students explore various types of algae found in Hawaii. In this science activity, students research species of the three types of limu and identify various uses. Students explore products that contain limu.

Young scholars explore erosion. In this science activity, students build an island and observe the effects of erosion on the island. Young scholars discuss freshwater ecosystems in Hawaii.

Sixth graders observe and record data about humpback whales in Hawaii. In this humpback whale watching activity, 6th graders watch the activity of whales from a Hawaiian beach. They record data about their behavior and complete a...

Fourth graders  search the shore and find objects on the beaches of Hawaii.  In this exploring Hawaii's beaches activity, 4th graders play "I Spy" with objected collected at the beach.  Students compare biotic and abiotic...

The physics department at The University of Hawaii has designed midterm exams for their college physics courses. This version deals with electricity concepts. It requires learners to calculate conversions, capacitance, and potential...

The University of Hawaii has published a vast collection of midterm and final exams for their Physics 152 course. This particular exam offers a variety of assessment methods, and covers the topic of electromagnetic radiation....

Learners research ahupua'a ecosystems. In this ahupua'a activity, students explore how land is subdivided in Hawaii and the effect on the ecosystem. Resources are provided.

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...

Students examine brackish water. In this Science lesson, students observe organisms found in brackish water. Students record their observations of the various organisms.

Students explore biology by creating a report for the class. In this oceanography activity, students research and identify the survival characteristics of a list of freshwater animals by utilizing the Internet and library. Students...

Learners engage in a lesson about the a proposal for a sanctuary in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. They write a letter to the President of The United States in opposition to the proposal based upon classroom activities and research.

Learners explore parts of the Hawaiian Islands to get a examine the exotic invasion, and see what challenges the natives face in reclaiming their territory. They identify the changes in the environment that have been the hardest on the...

Fourth graders watch a video that describes the climate and vegetation zones of Hawaii. They describe the different physical conditions that create vegetation zones from the sea to the mountains. In groups, they create an illustrated...

Students participate in different activities to discover how they relate to the environment. They watch a video series and answer comprehension questions. They discuss what they can do to protect the environment.