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Handout
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Volcanoes of the u.s.

For Students 9th - 10th
This graphical and textual journey about the US volcanoes was made by Steven Brantley. There is an introduction, volcanoes and plate tectonics, Hawaiian volcanoes, cascade volcanoes, restless volcanoes, a glossary and further readings.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Nature: Hawaii's Vulnerable Biodiversity

For Students 9th - 10th
Because of Hawaii's isolation, endemic species evolved in their own unique way. With the arrival of foreigners and colonization, new species were introduced to the islands. The result being a crisis within the Hawaiian ecosystem,...
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Interactive
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: The Hidden Worlds of the National Parks

For Students 9th - 10th
This site takes viewers on a virtual tour through five of the U.S. National Parks: Alaska's Kenai Fjords, Hawaiian Volcanoes, New Mexico's Carlsbad Caverns, Utah's Bryce Canyon, and Florida's Dry Tortugas.
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Article
University of Washington

University of Washington: A Survey of Great Tsunamis

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource opens up with a clickable map that will provide information on eight different tsunamis, such as the 1929 Grand Banks tsunami, the 1975 Hawaiian tsunami, and several others. Basic information and the damage caused by each...
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EL Education

El Education: I Like the Color

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This children's book was created by students, grades 4-12, in an after-school program at the Kanu o ka 'Aina Charter School in Hawaii as a way to introduce younger students to colors as part of an extensive and ongoing effort to create...
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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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Website
Other

Go Hawaii: The Story of King Kamehameha I

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the legend of King Kamehameha I, Hawaiian warrior, diplomat, and leader, while learning about the four statues build to honor his memory.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Hawaiian Islands, 1899

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1899 of the Hawaiian Islands showing the main islands, towns, ports, volcanoes, terrain, and coastal features.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Hawaiian Islands, 1902

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1902 of the Hawaiian Islands showing the main islands, towns, ports, volcanoes, terrain, and coastal features. An inset map details Honolulu and the Punchbowl.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Hawaiian Islands, 1906

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1906 of the Hawaiian Islands showing the main islands of Hawaii, Maui, Kahoolawe, Lanai, Molokai, Oahu, Kauai and Niihau, cities, towns, ports, volcanoes, terrain, and coastal features. The inset map shows the western islands...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Northwest Hawaiian Islands, 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1920 of the northwest Hawaiian Islands of Kauai and Niihau, showing towns and ports, submarine cable routes, and the terrain and coastal features of the islands.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Hawaiian Islands (Sandwich Islands), 1906

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1906 of the Hawaiian Islands or Sandwich Islands, showing the main islands, towns, ports, volcanoes, terrain, and coastal features. An inset map details the capital Honolulu.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Hawaiian Islands (Sandwich Islands), 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1920 of the Hawaiian Islands or Sandwich Islands, showing the main islands, towns, ports, volcanoes, terrain, and coastal features. An inset map details the capital Honolulu and Quarantine Island.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: State Fish of Hawaii Hawaiian Trigger Fish

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "State Fish of Hawaii - Hawaiian Trigger Fish."
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Graphic
Curated OER

Phillip Martin Clip Art: State Flower of Hawaii Pua Aloalo (Hawaiian Hibiscus)

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "State Flower of Hawaii - Pua Aloalo (Hawaiian Hibiscus)."
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Graphic
Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: State Mammal of Hawaii Hawaiian Monk Seal

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "State Mammal of Hawaii - Hawaiian Monk Seal."
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Website
Other

Bishop Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
This museum site gives the viewer information on this museum as well as current, past, and upcoming exhibits.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Hawaii's Last Queen

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of a PBS American Experience film about Queen Liliuokalani and the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy, this brief overview gives personal information about the queen and explains her attempts at protecting her country. Included...
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Handout
Other

Women's Heritage Month: Queen Lydia Liliuokalani

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative biography of Hawaiian Queen Liliuokalani, who reluctantly surrendered her nation to American forces in 1896.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Water Erosion

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video from Nature, learn about the erosive action of water on the Hawaiian landscape and human efforts to limit it.
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Website
University of Hawai'i

University of Hawaii: Hawaii Center for Volcanology

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the home page for the Hawaii Center for Volcanology. Look through this site and virtually visit the different volcanoes in Hawaii. Also provides a description of the formation of the Hawaiian Islands from volcanic activity.
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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.
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eBook
NOAA

Noaa: International Year of the Ocean: Pacific Coral Reef

For Students 3rd - 8th
"This [online] coral book was created to provide the reader with an introduction to the Pacific's fascinating coral reef ecosystem." The resource is for young students learning about life under the sea. Translated in English, Hawaiian...
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Website
US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents: 1897 Petition Against the Annexation of Hawaii

For Students 6th - 8th
A great lesson plan using primary source materials to examine the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy and the subsequent annexation of Hawaii to the United States. Find the background information, documents, suggested teaching activities,...

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