+
Primary
University of Hawai'i

University of Hawai'i System: A Brief History of the Hawaiian People [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Copy of a book written in 1891 by W.D. Alexander about the history of the Hawaiian people; intended for use by teachers and high schoolers.
+
Article
Other

Hawaiian Kingdom: Constitutional History: Civil & Penal Codes

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete history of the Constitution of the Hawaiian Kingdom with details on the Civil and Penal Codes, Session laws, and the Legislative Assembly.
+
Website
Other

Maui and Hawaiian Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
A very detailed description/timeline of Hawaiian history. The time ranges from B.C. through 1997.
+
Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Hawaii

For Students 3rd - 8th
What does "Aloha" mean in Hawaiian? Use this site from the Library of Congress to find out interesting facts about Hawaii.
+
Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Hawaiian Economics: From Mountains to Sea

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This economics lesson plan integrates the history of the Hawaiian people with geography, natural resources, good and services and more. "In this lesson, we will learn how Hawaiians shared their island resources long ago."
+
Handout
Other

Hawaiian Kingdom: Recognition of Hawaiian Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
Background information on King Kamehameha III's quest to negotiate treaties with the major powers of the world to ultimately recognize Hawaiian Independence. Lists some of the major treaties with links for viewing.
+
Interactive
Other

Hawaii history.org: Hawai'i Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the history of Hawaii by viewing this timeline of events dating from 1778 to the present. Acquire information about Hawaiian life, business, economy, arts, and history searchable by year or time period.
+
Handout
Other

Hawaii history.org: Ancient Hawai'i

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
+
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: The Mahele of 1848

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart describes The Mahele of 1848, an important event in Hawaiian history. Activities that encourage student involvement include graphic organizers, a map activity, and Activote questions.
+
Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Hawaii and the Oahu Railway

For Students 3rd - 8th
The early years of Hawaii were very different from the way it is today. A man with a broken leg was the founder of the railroad that changed Hawaii's growth.
+
Handout
Other

Deep Hawaii: A Brief History of Hawaii 330 Ad~1900

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief article summarizes the early history of the Hawaiian Islands.