This resource is a short illustrated timeline presenting major events in the history of Mākua on Oʻahu. It begins with early Hawaiian presence in the area. It moves through Western contact, changes in Hawaiʻi’s political status, World War II, statehood, and the U.S. military’s control and use of Mākua. The page helps learners see how decisions made over time affected the land, its community, and the relationship between Mākua and the military.
The larger Nā Hana Ma Ka Ahupuaʻa curriculum uses culturally responsive, place-based lessons to teach middle- and high-school students about the interdependence of natural resources, watersheds, Hawaiian history, and community issues.
Mākua History Timeline Investigation
Students examine the timeline in chronological order and identify important turning points in Mākua’s history. They can record:
Students could then select one event for additional research or discuss how the history of Mākua connects land, culture, government, and community responsibility.
