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Resource Title: STEMS² Curriculum Search | University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Organization: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Description:

This resource is a searchable online curriculum hub for place-based STEMS² units developed by teachers for use with students. The page lets users browse units by learner level, content area, and keywords, with examples spanning elementary through post-secondary and topics from science and math to cultural knowledge and social studies. It works best as a curriculum discovery and planning tool for educators looking for adaptable Hawaiʻi-based units.

Target Audience: All
Instructional Roles: Enrichment, Main lesson, Planning
Environment: Classroom, Online only (e.g. interactive map), Self-guided
Content Type: Directory, Interactive (Online)
Type Of Engagement: Investigate, Play / Explore, Reflect
Format: Webpage
Activity:

Place-Based Unit Search and Lesson Planning
Educators or learners use the search page to browse curriculum units by grade band, subject area, and theme, then select units that fit their classroom or community context. The resource supports lesson planning, curriculum adaptation, and discovery of interdisciplinary place-based learning units.

Topics Covered:
  • Place-based education
  • STEM and interdisciplinary learning
  • Science
  • Math
  • Technology
  • Social studies
  • Cultural knowledge
  • Indigenous knowledge
  • Agriculture
  • Art and performing arts
  • Health
  • English language arts
  • Career and technical education

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