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-...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Hawaiian Annexation
Read about the annexation of Hawaii and how it was an on-and-off-and-on policy. See the influence of the American planters in the governmental workings of the Hawaiian monarchy.
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A Brief History of Hawaii
A brief explanation of the Kanaka Maoli culture - how they lived, survived invasion, and a description of their lives today.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Liliuokalani
Encyclopaedia Britannica provides a biography of Liliuokalani, the first woman to be queen of Hawaii.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The Mahele of 1848
[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.
University of Hawai'i
Hawaii Center for Volcanology: Kilaueu
Kilauea erupted in 1790 and is still among the most active volcanoes today. Great graphics of the volcano. Excellent history information about previous eruptions.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
This site is the home site for the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. From this site you can find visitor information, history and culture, news and events and more.
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Women's Heritage Month: Queen Lydia Liliuokalani
An informative biography of Hawaiian Queen Liliuokalani, who reluctantly surrendered her nation to American forces in 1896.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Feather Cape
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...
Other
Lava.net: History of Hawaii
Find out about the history of Hawaii by reading through this timeline of important Hawaiian events.
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Bishop Museum
This museum site gives the viewer information on this museum as well as current, past, and upcoming exhibits.
University of Hawai'i
University of Hawaii: Hawaii Center for Volcanology
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.
US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: 1897 Petition Against the Annexation of Hawaii
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,...
Other
Pueo, the Protector
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.
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.
US National Archives
Docsteach: Petition Against Annexation of Hawaii
This activity explores a petition signed by over 21,000 native Hawaiians against a treaty that would have annexed Hawaii to the United States.
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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Islands of Hawaii
This site describes the biology, climate, history, economy, education, geography, geology, government, population, and tourism of the Hawaiian islands.
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Hawai'i Independent & Sovereign: The Overthrow of the Monarchy
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.
US National Archives
Our Documents: Resolution to Annex Hawaii (1898)
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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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.
University of Hawai'i
University of Hawaii: Mercury Unveiled
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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