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Article
University of Hawai'i

Univ. Of Hawaii: The Effects of Gamma Rays on Mars Rocks

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Hawaii describes the results of experiments to use gamma rays to sterilize rocks from outer space.
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Website
University of Hawai'i

Canada France Hawaii Telescope

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage for a telescope funded by Canada, France, and the University of Hawaii.
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Handout
Other

Deep Hawaii: Hawaii Volcanoes

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief article provides an overview of the volcanoes that helped to create the islands of Hawaii.
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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.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Hawaii State History for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Hawaii including early explorers, Native Americans, King Kamehameha, Pearl Harbor, World War II, and becoming a state.
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Interactive
World Geography Games

World Geography Games: Hawaii: Islands

For Students 9th - 10th
Identify each island in Hawaii on a map as its name is presented.
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Primary
University of Groningen

American History: Documents: President Cleveland's Message About Hawaii

For Students 9th - 10th
In his message to Congress on December 18, 1893, President Cleveland rejected the idea of Hawaiian annexation and encouraged Congress to continue the American tradition of non-intervention.
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Lesson Plan
University of Hawai'i

University of Hawai'i: Exploring Our Fluid Earth: Activity: Design a Ship

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students apply their knowledge of buoyancy and ship stability to design a model ship. They test, evaluate, and refine the design of the model to optimize performance. Background information and other activities are...
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Website
Other

Hawaii history.org: Library

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Website
US Geological Survey

Living on Active Volcanoes on Hawaii

For Students 9th - 10th
Living on the island of Hawaii brings you the hazard of living near a volcano. Read about actual eruptions and get scientific seismic information and maps.
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Handout
50 States

50 States: Hawaii (Hi)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of Hawaii. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
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Website
Other

Imagine Hawaii: The People of Hawaii

For Students 3rd - 8th
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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Article
University of Hawai'i

University of Hawaii: Network Etiquette

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by the University of Hawaii. Information on network etiquette with information on not sending chain mail, spamming, and other Usenet inappropriate uses.
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Article
Other

Hawai'i Independent & Sovereign: The Overthrow of the Monarchy

For Students 9th - 10th
An article from the in-flight magazine of Aloha Airlines relates the history of the events that led to the annexation of Hawaii in the 1890s.
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Primary
Other

Hawaii Nation: Official Protest to the Treaty of Annexation

For Students 9th - 10th
1987 speech made by Hawaiian queen Liliuokalani, in protest of U.S. annexation of Hawaii.
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Article
Other

Aloha From Hawaii: The Ukulele

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a short article about the ukulele that explains how the instrument came to be identified with Hawaii.
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Primary
S.E. Schlosser

American Folklore: Hawaii Folklore

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Hawaii.
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Handout
University of Hawai'i

University of Hawaii: Business Editors Ethics Code

For Students 9th - 10th
The official ethics code of The Society of American Business Editors and Writers provided for by the University of Hawaii.
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Handout
University of Hawai'i

Univ. Of Hawaii: Penicillin the Wonder Drug

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Univ. of Hawaii, is a great place to learn info about Alexander Fleming, the guy who discovered Penicillin, as well as info about Penicillin. Also contains info about the two other men, Howard Florey and Ernst B....
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Unit Plan
University of Hawai'i

University of Hawaii: Time Zones

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This site is provided for by the University of Hawaii. Students will learn about the purpose of time zones and then use time zone maps to calculate the time and day in a specific area.
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Website
Other

Islands of Hawaii

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the biology, climate, history, economy, education, geography, geology, government, population, and tourism of the Hawaiian islands.
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Website
Other

Aloha hawaii.com: Celebrating the Birth of Hula

For Students 3rd - 8th
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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Handout
Other

A Brief History of Hawaii

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief explanation of the Kanaka Maoli culture - how they lived, survived invasion, and a description of their lives today.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Hawaii's Last Queen: Liliuokalani's Musical Legacy

For Students 9th - 10th
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.

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