Cultural Diversity:Social Studies Standard: CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND UNITY Students
understand and respect the myriad ways that society addresses human
needs and wants.
Environmental
Study: Science Standard - Content Standard
"MALAMA I KA 'AINA": SUSTAINABILITY - Students make decisions
needed to sustain life on Earth now and for future generations by
considering the limited resources and fragile environmental
conditions.
Hawaii Streams- http://www.state.hi.us/dlnr/dar/hawn_streams.htm,
Department of Land and Natural Resources: an excellent
informational site about Hawaii's native streams and
species, its cultural importance, and how to protect streams
and native animals.
Plants and
Animals - Science Content Standard
INTERDEPENDENCE5. Students describe, analyze, and give examples
of how organisms are dependent on one another and their
environments.
Hawaii Stream Resource Center - http://www.hawaii.edu/hsrc/home/:
The mission of the Hawaii Stream Research Center is to
assist the State of Hawaii in its efforts to develop
responsible, effective, science-based management policies
and strategies which provide for the long-term
sustainability and enhancement of aquatic ecosystems.
Hawaii's Watershed- http://www.hawaii.edu/environment/
The purpose of this site is to understand the impacts of
human behavior and natural events on its ecology. If you're
interested in locating a watershed in Hawaii this is the
place to go.
Natural
Diasters:Social
Studies Content Standard : FORCES THAT SHAPE THE EARTH 19. Students
analyze the scientific view of how the Earth's surface is formed. In
other words, forces such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, waves,
wind, water and ice help shape our earth surface. For example, an
active volcano on the Big Island continues to change the shape of the
island.
History:
Social Studies Standard CHANGE, CONTINUITY, CAUSALITY 1. Students
employ chronology to understand change and/or continuity and cause
and/or effect in history.
Hawaiian Islands Today
Content Standard WORLD IN SPATIAL
TERMS 1. Students use geographic representations to organize,
analyze,and present information
on people, places, and environments.
