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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Hotspot Lesson: Hotspot Theory and Plate Velocities

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use a data set of ages of Hawaiian Volcanoes and seamounts and how far they are from the active volcanism, and then plot the data on a graph, and finally determine the plate velocity.
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Handout
Other

Pueo, the Protector

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the history and myth behind the Pueo owl. The purpose of this site is only to describe this animals place in Hawaiian culture and provides very little cited information.
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Graphic
US Geological Survey

United States Geological Survey: Kilauea Volcano

For Students 9th - 10th
These time lapse movies of Kilauea are hosted by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. This resource also includes a webcam which provides near real time footage of two active volcanoes.
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Website
University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Mc Kinley: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
A good description of the foreign policy of President Wiliam McKinley including infornation about the Spanish-American War, the Open Door policy, and the annexation of the Hawaiian Islands.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: p.o.v.: American Aloha (Hula Beyond Hawaii)

For Students 9th - 10th
"American Aloha" documents the work of three master teachers of hula who are attempting to preserve the Hawaiian cultural tradition of this unique dance form.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: King Kamehameha I

For Students 3rd - 5th
Who was King Kamehameha? This site chronicles the history of the Hawaiian islands through the Kamehameha Dynasty.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: King Kamehameha I

For Students 3rd - 5th
Who was King Kamehameha? This site chronicles the history of the Hawaiian islands through the Kamehameha Dynasty.
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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.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Feather Cape

For Students 9th - 10th
The Hawaiian male nobility wore feather cloaks and capes for ceremonies and battle. These capes were given as gifts to the sea captains and their crews who were the earliest European visitors to Hawaii. View a picture of one of these...
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EL Education

El Education: Creature of the Tides

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This picture book was created by a high school junior from the Kanu o ka 'Aina New Public Charter School on The Big Island of Hawaii, a K - 12 Hawaiian-Immersion school. It was created for younger, elementary-aged students, as part of an...
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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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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.
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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.
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Article
US Geological Survey

Usgs: Volcano Watch

For Students 9th - 10th
Read what the scientists at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory have recently observed about the state of Hawaii's volcanoes in the the weekly "Volcano Watch" newsletter. Issues of the newsletter from 1994 forward are archived on this site.
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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
US Geological Survey

Us Geological Survey: How Hawaiian Volcanoes Work

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the US Geological Survey has several links to pages that explain the formation of volcanoes. These links will also explain the creation of new land and other hazards.
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Website
US Geological Survey

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory: Mauna Loa Earth's Largest Volcano

For Students 9th - 10th
Mauna Loa means long mountain, and it is the largest and most active volcano on earth. Get some good overall facts regarding this infamous volcano.
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Primary
US National Archives

Our Documents: Resolution to Annex Hawaii (1898)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a copy of the original Resolution for Annexation of Hawaii. There is also a copy of Queen Liliuokalani's official protest to the House of Representatives. Links to larger copies, a typed transcript and PDF download are also...
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EL Education

El Education: These Animals Live on My Ranch

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Older students create bilingual books for younger students on the Big Island of Hawaii in an effort to preserve Hawaiian native culture and language. Text and illustrations are used to tell stories or teach about the life and culture of...
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Website
University of Hawai'i

Hawaii Center for Volcanology: Loihi

For Students 9th - 10th
Loihi is believed to be one of the youngest volcanoes in the Hawaiian chain. You can view elevation maps and even take a virtual tour.
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Article
University of Hawai'i

University of Hawaii: Mercury Unveiled

For Students 9th - 10th
New analysis of data returned by the Mariner 10 mission. Includes several photo images. Examines the possibility of volcanism in the history of Mercury and comparisons to Hawaiian and Lunar volcanic events.
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Handout
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Hotspots: Mantle Thermal Plumes

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more about the hot spot theory developed in 1963 by the Canadian geophysicist J. Tuzo Wilson. Diagrams help you visualize the way hot spots formed geologic structures such as the Hawaiian Islands.
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Website
Untamed Science

Untamed Science: Biology: Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover what evolution is through a case study of a Hawaiian snail species' survival. [7:20]

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