Fifth graders explore how the tow islands receive and use fresh water. They also address some of the threats to the fresh water supply on each island. Students explore the lesson objectives through water cycle models and experiments.

Sixth graders use the photo album to write descriptive paragraphs. They write essays that compare the human and physical characteristics between Maui and Oahu.

FDR's December 7, 1941 address to the nation is the focus of a reading comprehension exercise that asks middle schoolers to read an excerpt from the Pearl Harbor speech and determine the president's purpose.

Students study techniques for conducting a local environmental assessment in an ecologically sensitive area. Identification of native plants and methodologies for sampling is taught in the classroom and then reinforced in the field. The...

Bring the ocean floor to life! Earth science scholars discover the process of deep sea mapping in the third installment in a series of five lessons about ocean exploration. The teacher's guide includes helpful resources, worksheets, and...

When someone says something offensive based on prejudice or a stereotype, it's often difficult to know how to react. A packet on tolerance and standing up for others guides teachers to both learn and instruct members of their class to...

Students find out where some of the products in hour homes come from, then become aware of our local trash, landfills and incinerators. They chart and graph data and use maps for different purposes.

Young scholars compare and contrast places around the world. Students analyze the effects of human activity on the physical environment and devise plans to address the consequences. Young scholars also focus on geographical topics such...

Students identify the location of Pearl Harbor and Hawaiian Islands on a map. In this map skills lesson, students use latitude and longitude coordinates to locate various places of importance of the Pearl Harbor attack.

Young scholars recognize the elements of a fable and write an original fable. They make connections with morals and other law-related concepts.

Students read a paragraph describing various insects and decomposition rates, then fill in the table indicating when the three insects arrived or left the body. They write paragraphs explaining when the person died, and how they know.

Students review the concept of courage and relate it to their daily life. As a class, they are introduced to the events of December 7, 1941 at Pearl Harbor. Using a map, they locate Hawai'i and label the islands. They use the internet to...

Students work in pairs to draw their own maps as specified of World War II areas. When all projects have been completed let one group at a time share their assignments with the rest of the class. Compile all the maps into a classroom...

In this United States Western Region worksheet, students examine the state boundaries and landforms found in this region. The map also highlights each of the state capitals.

This A Boy At War PowerPoint introduces the historical context of the novel and information about the novel's author. Facts and trivia about Pearl Harbor that are relevant to the novel's plot are reviewed. Historical photos and a map of...

In this bellwork worksheet, students answer questions about the Hawaiian islands formation, about science class in general, about rocks and minerals and about experimental design.

Fourth graders present information of people, places, and environments. They collect, organize, and analyze date to use with these representations.

Students study the geography of the Pacific theater of World War II. They study maps to examine the geography and features of the land.

Students analyze the art of George Dibble and Wayne Thiebaud and complete art related activities. For this art analysis lesson, students read biographies of the two artists and descriptions of various types of painting techniques....

Engage in a guided tour around the islands of Hawaii while learning some historical facts by taking this virtual field trip. Shows photos and places of interest in Kauai, Molokai, Kahoolawe, Maui, Oahu and the Big Island.

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.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart talks about one of the most recognizable landmarks on Oahu, Hawaii - Diamond Head.

Restoring Ea is a place-based middle school science unit exploring management strategies that could be used for the Loko ea fishpond to sustainably feed people and ensure the ecosystem is healthy and pono (balanced). While specifically...

This in-depth tourism resource will give students information about each of the Hawaiian islands. Includes video.