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Where Did the Hawaiians Come From?

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Fourth graders listen to the current theory on where Polynesians came from. They watch the video, The Wayfinder, and write a paper addressing where the Hawaiians came from and how.

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Grade
4th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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Duration
45 mins

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