Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Hawaiian Economics: Barter for Fish & Poi
In ancient Hawaii, chiefs managed the economy by creating a land division system, the Ahupua'a, which divided the islands into pie slice shapes. Each Ahupua'a covered the three main regions of the islands: the mountains, the valleys, and...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Hawaii
What does "Aloha" mean in Hawaiian? Use this site from the Library of Congress to find out interesting facts about Hawaii.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Hawaiian Economics: From the Mountains to the Sea
Ancient Hawaii was ruled by chiefs, who were responsible for the well-being of their people and for managing the islands' resources. The chiefs divided the islands into land districts shaped like pie slices called Ahupua'a (ah-who-...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: King Kamehameha I
Who was King Kamehameha? This site chronicles the history of the Hawaiian islands through the Kamehameha Dynasty.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: King Kamehameha I
Who was King Kamehameha? This site chronicles the history of the Hawaiian islands through the Kamehameha Dynasty.
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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Imagine Hawaii: The People of Hawaii
Detailed facts about the people of Hawaii and its deep cultural diversity. Charts provide data on ethnic distribution and languages spoken.
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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.
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