The Curriculum Research & Development Group (CRDG) is a research unit of the College of Education at the University of Hawai'i. Part of its mission is to develop curriculum materials for students in grades K-12. The social studies section of CRDG has been developing curriculum materials on Asia since the early 1990s. As part of a project…

This book is intended for use as a supplement to a five-unit instructional series, "The Shaping of Modern Hawaiian History." It presents information on land use, population and ethnic diversity, government, politics, the economy, and Hawaii's place in the Pacific. Provided are many graphs, tables, readings, documents, and maps, which…

This document consists of an annotated bibliography that lists published educational materials for children and young people about the sailing canoe "Hokule'a" and such related topics as Polynesian canoes, migration, and wayfinding. It lists curriculum materials as well as selected tradebooks, periodical articles, films, and videotapes.…

This document consists of a second edition of the book, "The Saga of IHU NUI: Economic Man," originally published in 1978, and a considerably expanded teacher's guide to accompany the book. The book itself consists of nine episodes depicting Hawaii's economic development written and illustrated in comic book format. Each episode is…

A 4-week unit introduces intermediate grade students to Hawaii. Nine lessons of varying lengths cover the map of Hawaii and its climate, history, islands, economy and resources, sugar cane, pineapple, life and customs, and language. Each lesson contains 1 or more question-and-answer worksheets and, in many cases, a reading and a list of enrichment…

Materials in this curriculum guide for a seventh grade social studies course focus on the development of the monarchy period in Hawaii's history. Following a course outline, 10 study units cover map skills, early historical background, and the reigns of the following kings and queens: Kamehameha, Liholiho, Kauikeaouli, Alexander Liholiho, Lot,…

This document presents a variety of materials related to population trends in Hawaii. Materials presented include maps, glossaries, readings, charts, activities, questions, puzzles, tables of data, newspaper and magazine advertisements, and a directory of sources of additional information on Hawaii. The overall objective is to help students in…

Maintains that today's students are becoming citizens in the context of the first truly global era in human history. Describes the origins, development, and resources available from the Consortium for Teaching Asia and the Pacific in the Schools. Contends that most project activities involve the professional development of teachers. (CFR)

Materials in this curriculum guide for a fourth grade course on Hawaii prior to Western contact use a cross-cultural approach to teach about that state's multicultural heritage. Following an introduction, which provides a course outline and objectives, nine study units cover geography, migration, canoe building, land division, society and…