Hawaii -- School-age
Hawaii
50th State (August 21, 1959), Group of volcanic islands in the central Pacific Ocean U.S.
Capital: Honolulu
Nickname: Aloha State
State Abbreviation: HI
Origin of Name: Possibly from "Havaiki" or "Hawaiki," which according to legend was the name of the original homeland of the Polynesians.
Motto: Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono (The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness)
Size: 10,931 square miles
Hawaii State Symbols
Hawaii State Symbols Information Sheet and Color Pages (pdf)
Hawaii State Bird and State Flower Printable Color Page.
Flower: Yellow Hibiscus
Fish: Humuhumunukunuku apua'a (Hawaiian Trigger Fish)
Gemstone: Black Coral
Marine Mammal: Humpback Whales
Mammal:Hawaiian monk seal
Song: Hawaii Ponoi (Hawaii's Own)
Flag of Hawaii
The eight strips represent the eight major islands
Video
Things to Know
United States Senators from Hawaii.
English and Hawaiian are official languages. English is the main language spoken in the Hawaiian Islands. Most residents of Hawaii speak English. It is 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.
Butterflies of Hawaii
Variety of butterflies in Hawaii.
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.
How did the Hawaiian Islands form?
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.
Agriculture in Hawaii: sugarcane, pineapple, macadamia nuts and coffee. Hawaii Agricultural Facts
Farmland covers about 40% of Hawaii.
The State of Hawaii is comprised of eight major islands: Hawaii, Maui, Kahoolawe, Moloka, 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 is the longest river in the state of Hawaii. Anahulu River (on the island of Oahu)
Famous Hawaiians
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 (1941 - ). mammalogist
Coral Reefs
Hawaii's Coral Reefs Lesson Unit Grade 4
A hands-on guide to Hawaii’s Coral Reef ecosystem.
Pacific Coral Reef Coloring Book (pdf) Information and pictures about the Pacific Coral Reef.
Coral Reef Activity Book (pdf)
Coral Reef Video
Volcano Lesson Plans
Music
The ukulele originated in the 19th century as a Hawaiian interpretation of small Portuguese guitar-like instruments.
Pearl Harbor
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.
Things to Do
Have a Hawaiian Luau
Hawaii Flag Map color page
Sites to See
Crossword Puzzles
Many crossword puzzles about Hawaii to print and do.
Find your Hawaiian name!
The Hawaiian alphabet has only 12 letters: a, e, h, i, k, l, m, n, o, p, u, w. Learn what your name is in Hawaiian.
The Hawaiian Tree Snail Origami
Print and fold an origami Hawaiian Tree Snail
`Iolani Palace
The only royal palace in the USA.
Tour Hawaii
Tour around the islands.
