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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ways to the Heart: Food and Foodways in Hawai'i

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore the Hawaiian culture through food. In this cultural appreciation instructional activity, students use map skills to locate where the food originated. They also discuss the importance of food to a culture's heritage,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Aloha From the King

For Teachers 2nd
Through this activity pupils learn about King Kamehameha I, and letter writing. It begins with an overview of Hawaiian history, with an emphasis on King Kamehameha I, and then goes on to a letter writing activity. Each person writes a...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hokule'a: the Scientific Method in Action

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students, in groups, research the four main theories of Polynesian settlement. They review these hypotheses, research any conducted experiments and present their findings to the class in a creative way.
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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.
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Website
Other

Hawaiian Kingdom: The u.s. Occupation

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describing United States presence in the Hawaiian Islands from the 1890s to the present with links to outside resources that document the intervention, occupation, and annexation of these islands.
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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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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."
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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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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.
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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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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...
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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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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
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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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.