This is an online lesson about Hawaiian plants and animals in different regions from the mountaintop to the deep ocean. It teaches where different species live and connects those places to Hawaiian cultural knowledge, kapu, and resource use. The page also includes video vocabulary and discussion questions.
Mountain-to-Sea Ecosystem Exploration
Students explore different Hawaiian environmental zones and learn which plants and animals live in each one. They can compare habitats, adaptations, and how people traditionally interacted with each region.
