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Resource Title: Hawaiian Curriculum Materials | Ulukau Hawaiian Electronic Library
Organization: Ulukau Hawaiian Electronic Library
Description:

This resource is a searchable digital collection of Hawaiian-focused curriculum materials for teachers, students, and families. Users can search the collection or browse resources by title and author to locate lesson plans, teacher guides, student materials, and culturally grounded educational publications.

The collection includes resources on Hawaiian culture, history, language, environmental science, civics, life skills, and place-based learning. Examples include E Hoʻomau! Teacher’s Resource Guide, Civics Hawaiian Style, Mālama Kahoʻolawe earth- and marine-science curricula, and Kai Eʻe: Mounting Seas.

Target Audience: All
Instructional Roles: Enrichment, Main lesson, Planning
Environment: Classroom, Online only (e.g. interactive map), Self-guided
Content Type: Cultural practice, Historical, Language, Plant Directory, Publications, STEM investigation
Type Of Engagement: Investigate, Play / Explore, Reflect
Format: PDF Guide, Webpage
Activity:

Hawaiian Curriculum Resource Exploration

Educators browse or search the collection to find curriculum materials that match a grade level, topic, or instructional goal. Learners may also use the collection for guided research into Hawaiian history, culture, language, ecosystems, and community issues.

Because this is a collection rather than one lesson, the exact student activity depends on the selected curriculum.

Topics Covered:
  • Hawaiian culture and values
  • Hawaiian history
  • ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi
  • Place-based education
  • Hawaiian ecosystems and natural resources
  • Earth and marine science
  • Kahoʻolawe
  • Coastal hazards and tsunamis
  • Civics and community responsibility
  • Life skills
  • Environmental stewardship
  • Culturally responsive education

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