50th
State
August 21, 1959 |
Hawaii |
Group of volcanic islands in
the central Pacific Ocean |
Flag of the State of Hawaii
The eight strips represent the eight major islands
State Abbreviation: HI
Nickname: Aloha State
Origin of Name: Possibly from "Havaiki" or
"Hawaiki," which according to legend was the name of the
original homeland of the Polynesians.
Hawaii State Symbols:
Capital: Honolulu
Motto: Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono (The life of the land
is perpetuated in righteousness)
Hawaii State Seal
Bird: Nene
or Hawaiian Goose
Butterfly: Kamehameha butterfly
Dance: Hula
Flower: Yellow
Hibiscus
Fish: Humuhumunukunuku apua'a (Hawaiian Trigger Fish)
Gemstone: Black
coral
Marine Mammal: Humpback
whales
Song: Hawaii Ponoi (Hawaii's Own)
Tree: Kukui also known as the Candlenut
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Putumayo Kids Presents: Hawaiian Playground
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Playful island tunes.
Enjoy lively upbeat tunes of Hawaii. Be transported to the warm tropical islands as you listen to delightful voices and the music of ukuleles and slide guitars. A colorful and warming CD for children and adults.
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Things to Know
English and Hawaiian are official languages. English is the main language spoken in the Hawaiian Islands. Most residents of Hawaii speak English. It is commonly used by the state, business', and schools.
Hawaii is the southernmost U.S. state and the only state made up of islands. Ka Lae on the island of Hawaii is the southern most point of the USA.
How our Hawaiian Islands were formed
Mount Waialeale on Kauai is the wettest place on earth. It receives
annually 460 inches of rain.
Mauna
Loa located on the island of Hawaii is the largest volcano on Earth.
There are wet caves and sea caves in Hawaii.
Hawaii's Forests & Wildlife
Agriculture in Hawaii (sugarcane, pineapple, macadamia nuts and coffee)
Farmland covers about 40% of Hawaii.
Butterflies of Hawaii
Variety of butterflies in Hawaii.
Kaelepulu Pond
Why are Hawaii's Wetlands Vanishing?
In 1778, the Hawaiian Islands were discovered by Captain
James Cook and renamed the "Sandwich Islands" after the Earl
of Sandwich.
Queen Liliuokalani was the last reigning monarch (1881-1893) of the Hawaiian islands..
The State of Hawaii is comprised of eight major islands: Hawaii,
Maui, Kahoolawe, Molokai, Lanai, Oahu, Kauai, and Niiahu. 75% of
Hawaii's people live on Oahu. Hawaii was originally ruled by
Polynesian monarchs before it became a republic in 1894.
Major Rivers: Wailuku River (on the island of Hawaii), Anahulu River (on the island of Oahu)
Famous Hawaiians
Barack Obama, 44th U.S. President
Kaahumanu (1772?-1832) Hawaiian queen
Kamehameha I first Hawaiian king
Kamehameha V last of the dynasty
Liliuokalani (1838 - 1917) queen, last Hawaiian monarch
Ellison
Onizuka (1946-1986) astronaut
Merlin Tuttle mammalogist
Coral Reefs
Corals and Coral Reefs
Information about corals and how to grow your own coral.
Coral Reef Fish Coloring Pages
Pacific Coral Reef Coloring Book
Information and pictures about the Pacific Coral Reef.
Lesson Plans
Maoli N? - Truly Native (K-12)
Volcano
Lesson Plans
Music
The ukulele originated in the 19th Century as a Hawaiian interpretation of small Portuguese guitar-like instruments.
Things to Do
Have a Hawaiian Luau
Hawaii Color Pages
Things to Do-Other Sites
Building
Volcano Models
12 different ways to build a volcano.
Sharks: Myth and Mystery
Information, stories, activities to do, and more.
`Iolani Palace
The only royal palace in the USA.
Wiki-Wiki
Scavenger Hunt
Can you find the answers to these questions on animals in Hawaii.
Pearl Harbor
National
Geographic: Pearl Harbor
Multimedia Map and Time Line: Photos, footage,
firsthand accounts, and narration bring the attack to life-moment by
moment, target by target.
Attack
At Pearl Harbor, 1941
Eyewitness account from a sailor onboad the USS Arizona (be careful
there are some gory parts)
Today
in History: Air Raid on Pearl Harbor
The attack on Pearl Harbor an event from American history is
illustrated by digitized items from the Library of Congress American
Memory historic collections.
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