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Twitter: @TopherPike
christopher.pike@k12.hi.us
Student work
Favorite latest tool:
Flipgrid.com
Question of practice: How can we leverage what students have already learned to drive application-based learning in their own contexts?

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•Twitter: @sayuri_neko
whitney.aragaki@k12.hi.us
•Student work
•Favorite latest tool: Studentcorner.io
•Question of practice: How can I engage students in society and the natural world during a time when society is asked to disengage from physical interaction?

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To start the week, have your students choose a meaningful proverb or ‘Ōlelo No‘eau, and create a drawing that represents its meaning.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_PbmgxPBmKYkZTXZXTyqAEDo7s1E-Y0fxbdGw5PE6Rk/edit#slide=id.g505a913f7b_2_18 (Mo'olelo Slide Deck)

Example Source: http://www.ahapunanaleo.org/index.php?/programs/ohana_info/olelo_noeau/

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•Student Work | Collaboration
•Favorite latest tool: Mural.co & Unrulr
•Question of practice: How can I reimagine the design process for place based experiences when partnering with my community?

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A pdf developed by The Kohala Center to guide student observations.

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•Adding an attribution to source material and contributor
•If you would like to continue discussions, please provide your contact information

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How can we shift place-based education to fit the context of your current or student's virtual space?

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An app for iOs or Android phones used to capture 360 photos.

Added by Mathieu Williams

https://sites.google.com/kishawks.org/historyofkealakehe/home?authuser=0

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Explore the place around using immersive 360 video. Allow students to experience historical cultural sites valuable to their understanding of self and place.

https://aelp.smartsparrow.com/v/open/ff21t1f2 (VFT by Kamehameha Schools)

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The Makalawena Virtual Field Trip Project

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This video documents the pilot project in partnership with Kamehameha Schools and Arizona State University. Through an immersive 360 video, students had the amazing opportunity to explore and learn about the significance of Makalawena in Kona, Hawai'i. Visit the link below to experience the virtual field trip of this wahi pana (special place)! 

https://sites.google.com/view/vft

Edited by Kaninau Akana

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Students discover a mo'olelo to research, explore, and create using media.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/16rzZlU87f6CjQ4vkbehO8XrdVtodZy2UPtoNqjVPglE/edit?usp=sharing (Sample Project Sheet)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZXtDf2DjpD7Lfgu-p5N-cbUunMdChiQJcAaEyo48_zQ/edit?usp=sharing (Reflection Sheet)

Note: This project was inspired by the above VFT experience.

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In our pre-production phase we worked on a document, talking about the things we learned from our Mo'olelo, VFT and HĀ Summit experiences. We then wrote out some interests and questions that we had from these presentations to help form our project. We have all of our papers from this process on our pre-production page. If you click the button it will take you to that page.

In our production phase we shot our interviews, looked back on the footage and got B-roll to show visually what the interviews talked about. On our production page we talk about some challenges we had and also talked about what we do to get through those obstacles. To check that out click on the button below.

In our post-production phase we imported all of our footage, laid down the clips in an order we discussed during pre-production and recorded voice overs, which we used to open the video, instead of jumping straight into the interviews. We did that to set a mood for our film and it sort of acted like a buffer. You can watch the final video we produced by clicking on the button below!

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In our pre-production phase we worked on a document, talking about the things we learned from our Mo'olelo, VFT and HĀ Summit experiences. We then wrote out some interests and questions that we had from these presentations to help form our project. We have all of our papers from this process on our pre-production page.

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Have students build their own mini hydroponic system. Set up a plant journal and track growth!

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Introduction: Hydroponic Soda Bottle System

Hydroponics is growing plants without dirt. Plants are grown with their roots in an inert medium. The medium can be perlite, rockwool, coconut husk, or rocks. They key is you keep the roots exposed to a nutrient rich water solution.

Hydroponic systems come in many didn't shapes and sizes. Today I'm going to demonstrate how to make a simple system using mostly things you have around the house. I did this with my 7 year old daughter on a recent snow day so it's also a great indoor winter activity.

visit captainhydroponics.com for more hydroponic system ideas or to just learn more about it.

Step 1: Gather Supplies

Before you start any project, it's smart to gather everything you need to avoid any mid-project surprises. Below is what you need today. Most items should already be in your house and the last 3 can be picked up at a local Home Depot.

Empty 2 liter soda bottle
An old sock (you can use any cotton material)
Scissors
Black marker
Small mixing bowl
Cling wrap
Perlite (available at your local Home Depot or Amazon)
Peat Moss (available at your local Home Depot or Amazon)
Seed of your choice (I'm using lettuce in this example)

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Step 2: Prepare the Soda Bottle

Rinse your 2 liter soda bottle, draw a black line ~ in the middle of the bottle, and cut the bottle in two.

Step 3: Create the Wick

Stick the sock halfway through the soda bottle top. You may need to cut the sock down but use a piece large enough to fully block the hole so your medium doesn't fall into the water reservoir.

Step 4: Mix the Medium

Mix the perlite and peat moss in a 1:1 ratio in your mixing bowl. You only need about 1 cup of each to fill your 2 liter but if you mix extra like I did you can save it for your next hydroponic DIY project. Tip: the reason I used the Miracle Grow products is that they already have the required nutrients for at least 3 months of growing so you don't need to worry about adding fertilizer to your water.

Step 7: Fill Growing Tray With Medium

Fill your new planter with your perlite/peat moss mix. If some dirt falls into the water don't worry. Just dump your water out and refill.

Fun learning tip: At this point my daughter and I watched the wicking action. Here's how much water was absorbed by the sock and medium in about 10 minutes.

Step 9: Sow the Seeds

Tuck several seeds just under the top layer of medium. I would suggest about 1/8 of an inch.

I used lettuce in this example but another great idea is Basil or any other herb that your family likes and uses.

Step 10: Create a Mini Greenhouse

Wrap the top of your bottle in cling wrap to help the germination process.

Step 12: Move to a Natural Light Source

Once the seeds sprout up about an inch, place the 2 liter on a window sill for continued growth. This took about 3 days for my lettuce seeds.

Teacher Notes

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Add a Teacher Note to share how you incorporated it into your lesson.

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Hydroponic Soda Bottle System: Hydroponics is growing plants without dirt. Plants are grown with their roots in an inert medium. The medium can be perlite, rockwool, coconut husk, or rocks. They key is you keep the roots exposed to a nutrient rich water solution. Hydroponic...

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An online tool that enables you to record and archive a meaningful conversation with someone close to you remotely, and to preserve it within the StoryCorps Archive and the Library of Congress.

Students are taking time to record a mo'olelo with a family member to discover lessons, memories, and information relating to place.

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Developed in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, StoryCorps Connect is a first-of-its kind platform that enables you to record a StoryCorps interview with a loved one remotely using video conference technology. The audio and a still photo from each interview goes into our archive at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress.

Useful Guides for Getting Started

StoryCorps Connect in Five Steps

Plan Your Conversation. Pick someone you want to honor with an interview and invite them to participate. Prepare for your interview using our Great Questions list and aim for 6-8 questions over the course of a 40-minute interview.

Join Our Community. Make sure both you and your partner are logged in on the StoryCorps Archive and visit the StoryCorps Connect recording page.

Record Your Conversation. Make a plan to record and when you're ready, start recording by sending the interview link to your partner. Once you are there, send the provided interview link to your partner.

Preserve It for History. When you're done, click "Stop Recording," and then, "Save Interview". Add a title and keywords to your interview if you are the organizer of the interview.

Share Your Interview. When you're done recording, you'll be prompted to select your privacy settings. Share your interview with the world, or save it for friends and family.

Partners and Supporters

StoryCorps is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting,a private corporation funded by the American people.

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Developed in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, StoryCorps Connect is a first-of-its kind platform that enables you to record a StoryCorps interview with a loved one remotely using video conference technology. The audio and a still photo from each interview goes into our archive at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress.

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Identifies what is visible in your area each night. Great for constellations!

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Astronomy news and interactive guides to the night sky from In-The-Sky.org

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A teacher-produced video (iMovie on iPad) that encourages scientific thinking with common household supplies. Use to inspire your own ideas!

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Activities created to increase student connection to community and the environment.

Added by Whitney Aragaki

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What does placed-based education look like in a variety of learning modalities within your context?

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How will you and your students strengthen their sense of HĀ (BREATH)?

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In what ways can these resources be utilized within your current context?

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Students investigate the HĀ outcomes (Belonging, Responsibility, Excellence, Aloha, Total Well-Being, Hawai'i) through a guided portfolio structure.

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A project return to after each unit in biology to ensure students recognize their role in ecosystem functioning. It may also be used as a capstone project.

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In working one learns

Utilizing the Science Buddies framework, give students learning goals for lower grade bands (K-5; 6-8) and have them create mini-lessons or tutorials with a place-based emphasis. Share these videos with your vertical team!

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Here is a link to resources/lesson plans : https://coe.hawaii.edu/ethnomath/curricula/

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https://www.kokuahawaiifoundation.org

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Laysan Albatross * Black-footed Albatross * Short-tailed Albatross * Hawaiian Petrel * Bulwer's Petrel * Bonin Petrel * Tristram's (Sooty) Storm Petrel * Wedge-Tailed Shearwater * Christmas Shearwater * Newell's Shearwater * Band-rumped Storm Petrel * White-tailed Tropicbird * Red-tailed Tropicbird * Masked Booby * Brown Booby * Red-footed Booby * Great Frigatebird * Gray-backed Tern * Sooty Tern * Brown Noddy * Hawaiian Noddy * Blue-gray Noddy * White Tern * Pomarine Jaeger

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My American story started when I landed in the country at the age of 6. English was as foreign to me as the country and people around me didn't look like me. My family believed in the American dream and we all worked hard towards it. Yet...

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My American story started when... by : Rafael G. - Chesterfield, MO on 11 Dec 2019 (1699) - PBS American Portrait

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These Kilo sheets/logs have been created and used with different communities.  Feel free to download and use it with your community/ʻohana/students or as an example to create your own kilo sheet for your wahi pana.

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Kealopiko provides a beautiful moon phase journal for recording observations. This is a journal for many purposes! Farmers, fishermen, wayfinders, mothers, chefs, gardeners, writers - all will find a home here for observations relevant to their daily lives, which are affected by the cycle of the moon. You can begin using this journal at any point in the year. Visit Kealopiko to purchase this for $10.00. Contact them directly for a special price for educators.

Disclaimer: This resource is not created by ʻAimalama.

Created by Konohiki Honua - Puke Mo'olelo Mahina is a planner that is based on both the Gregorian (solar) and Hawaiian lunar calendars. More information email Kanani Frazier at moolelomahina@gmail.com.

Visit- https://www.moolelomahina.com/

Disclaimer: This resource is not created by ʻAimalama.

2020 Prince Kūhiō Hawaiian Civic Club Hawaiian Moon Calendars now available. Get yours at http://www.pkhcc.org/mooncalendar/

Disclaimer: This resource is not created by ʻAimalama.

This Hawaiian lunar calendar features the work of the junior and senior high school students attending Ke Ana La'ahana Public Charter School, located in the ahupua'a of Honohononui, in the moku 'okana (district) of Hilo, on the Moku O Keawe (island of Hawai'i). These students are trained by kumu (teacher) and kia'i loko (fishpond caretaker) Roxane Stewart to be kia'i loko as part of their science curriculum at the Hale O Lono fishpond located across the street from their school grounds. Contact kiaʻi loko Roxane Stewart ( roxy@kaumeke.net ) for more information about this lunar calendar. Download calendar here.

In October 2014, uestions regarding this report may be directed to Malia Nobrega-Olivera, HSHK Director of Strategic Partnerships and Community Engagement/Director of LAMA, at
2014 'Aimalama Symposium Report (PDF, 9.4 MB)
LAMA partnered with Kalei Nuʻuhiwa and nobrega@hawaii.edu . Kamaʻaha Education Initiative to organize the ʻAimalama Symposium. The primary purpose of the symposium was to engage, listen, and learn from one another as lunar calendar practitioners and to enhance the collective knowledge and skills of the participants regarding the use of the Kaulana Mahina (ancient Hawaiian lunar calendar). We invited cultural experts, practitioners, and leaders from different islands to collaborate in building a strong kahua for the lunar calendar practitioners network and to provide feedback on the draft LAMA Kilo Honua resources. Q

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Resources | 'Aimalama: Pacific Peoples' Lunar Conference on Climate Change

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Kealopiko provides a beautiful moon phase journal for recording observations. This is a journal for many purposes! Farmers, fishermen, wayfinders, mothers, chefs, gardeners, writers - all will find a home here for observations relevant to their daily lives, which are affected by the cycle of the moon.

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Got a bit of downtime? Take a trip to a national park from wherever you are! Many national park sites across the country offer digital tours and experiences that you can access anytime, anywhere. From digitally diving under the sea to watching the cherry blossom trees bloom, there are countless ways to enjoy a park experience online.

Virtual Tours

Get up close and personal with parks through virtual tours. Learn more about the history of these legendary places and how their protection and preservation is essential in ensuring these sites are enjoyed for generations to come.

Clara Barton National Historic Site

A U.S. Patent Office clerk turned field nurse, Clara Barton was the founder and first president of the American Red Cross. Her life and legacy are celebrated at Clara Barton National Historic Site, the Glen Echo, Maryland house that was her home for the last 15 years of her life, as well as the national headquarters of the American Red Cross, a dormitory for staff, and a warehouse for relief supplies.

In a virtual tour, explore the house's many rooms and hallways, including twelve restored rooms. Hear the "voice of Clara Barton" provide descriptions in her own words and navigate the tour with your mouse to see 360-degree views. Younger virtual visitors can enjoy educational, interactive learning activities, and print out a personalized certificate upon completion.

Hot Springs National Park

The thermal waters of Hot Springs National Park have drawn visitors for centuries. Originally a site for American Indians to quarry novaculite, the area's hot springs soon became a favored destination for those seeking health treatments. Now nicknamed "the American Spa," the park preserves more than 20 miles of trails, 40 hot springs, and the historic Bathhouse Row - a stunning showcase of Gilded Age architecture.

Take a virtual tour of the park's historic Bathhouse Row district in an interactive map - presented by the Midwest Archeological Center, the National Park Service, and the Southeast Archeological Center. View 360-degree photographs of the bathhouse interiors and learn about the importance of these 20th century buildings.

Virgin Islands National Park

Two-thirds of the island of St. John in the Virgin Islands is a national park. Virgin Islands National Park features gorgeous sandy beaches and palms, as well as a rich marine life in underwater coral reefs. But the park boasts more than just beautiful beaches - ancient petroglyphs, carved by the Taino people, can be spotted along the Reef Bay Trail, and plantation ruins tell the stories of when the sugar industry dominated life on the island.

Discover this park on a virtual tour of its historic windmills and plantations. Or take a virtual 3-D tour of the Annaberg Sugar Plantation, one of the finest remaining examples of the Danish Colonial Era industrial agriculture in the Virgin Islands.

Exploring this park, be it virtually or in-person, can be an exciting and educational experience. In 2015, NPF supported Friends of Virgin Islands National Park in transporting 4th and 5th grade students to the unique mangrove habitat in Coral Reef National Monument, maintained by Virgin Islands National Park. Students were albe to boat, kayak, snorkel, and explore the abundance of marine and coral life in this unique ecosystem.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

The final home of one of our nation's founding fathers, Hamilton Grange National Memorial tells the story of Alexander Hamilton - from his humble beginnings as an orphan in the Caribbean to acting as the country's first Secretary of the Treasury. Hamilton commissioned architect John McComb Jr. to design this home for an estate in upper Manhattan, and it was here that he lived the final years of his life.

Follow along with Jordan Fisher as he tours the house with Ranger Vlad in a video produced by the National Park Foundation and the National Park Service. Together they explore the rooms of Hamilton Grange, including the formal dining room Hamilton used to entertain guests and his personal study where he would read and write.

Crater Lake National Park

Formed by a volcanic eruption and collapse, Crater Lake National Park features the deepest lake in the U.S., and one of the top ten deepest lakes in the world. While people have inhabited the lake's shores for centuries, the park was founded in 1902 to protect its natural resources, including its fresh, clear water, and cultural resources.

Go on a tour of the park with Dierks Bentley and park ranger Charlie in this 360-degree video produced by the National Park Foundation and the National Park Service. Catch the sunrise over Garfield Peak and cruise around Phantom Ship, a rock formation that predates the lake. Watch the video on a mobile device and move around to see the remarkable vistas of Crater Lake!

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

As the capital of the 19th century whaling industry and a safe haven along the Underground Railroad, as well as the home to legendary figures such as Frederick Douglass and Herman Melville, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park preserves, protects, and interprets cultural resources within the "city that lit the world." Located in downtown New Bedford, the park spans over 13 blocks, and includes a whaling museum, a waterfront visitor center, a custom house, and more.

Take a video tour or interactive virtual tour of the Nathan and Polly Johnson House, not normally open to the public, provided by the National Park Service and the New Bedford Historical Society. Owned by Nathan and Mary "Polly" Johnson, the house welcomed and assisted those traveling along the Underground Railroad. The house was even the first residence of Frederick Douglass after his escape from slavery in 1838.

In 2016, NPF's transportation grants program helped the park grow its partnership with New Bedford Public Schools, supporting the transportation of local 4th grade students to the park on educational visits. Students visiting the park were able to participate in student programs that explored the lives of people connected to the park's history, such as Nathan and Polly Johnson and Lewis Temple, the inventor of the toggle harpoon.

Live Webcams

Make your escape to a scenic vista in a national park with a live webcam. Search for wildlife or sit back and enjoy the beauty of our national parks and the landscapes they preserve.

National Mall and Memorial Parks

A tradition in our nation's capital for over 100 years, the annual blossoming of the cherry trees on the National Mall and Memorial Parks is a reminder of the beauty of spring. Plantings of cherry trees began in 1912 as a gift of friendship to the People of the United States from the People of Japan. Equated with the evanescence of human life, the beauty of the pale blossoms epitomizes the transformation of Japanese culture throughout the ages.

This webcam from the Trust for the National Mall, EarthCam, the National Park Service, and The National Cherry Blossom Festival brings the cherished and beloved cherry trees to you, wherever you are. Each year, the Bloom Cam allows you to peer out at D.C.'s Tidal Basin, including the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, and the Washington Monument. The live camera will change views every five minutes so you can enjoy these blooms from every angle.

NPF has supported many projects along the National Mall, including enhancing the monuments that serve as a backdrop for these iconic cherry blossoms every year. Since 2009, NPF has supported recycling efforts along the National Mall. In 2019, thanks to contributions to NPF from David Rubenstein and Musco Lighting, the Washington Monument installed updated lighting and a refurbished elevator system. In 2020, NPF announced a gift from David Rubenstein that will enable the creation of a state-of-the-art museum and enhanced visitor experience at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.

Paterson Great Falls National Historic Park

Established in 1792, Paterson, NJ was a planned industrial city from the minds of Alexander Hamilton and the "Society for Establishing Usefull Manufacturers." Humble mills along the Passaic River manufactured cotton, silk, steam locomotives, rolls of paper, and even airplane engines. The Great Falls at Paterson Great Falls National Historic Park are central to the park's story - their impressive power was the inspiration for Hamilton to establish the city in this spot.

Just as the falls inspired Hamilton, so too have they continued to inspire artists of all kinds, from visual arts to poetry and dance. NPF has supported cultural projects in the park, including Hamilton Partnership for Paterson's 2016 "Taste of Paterson" block party, celebrating Paterson's past, present, and future as a multicultural city of immigrants, a 2017 Native American Heritage festival, and a 2019 hip hop program.

Get a glimpse of the Great Falls with a live webcam presented by EarthCam, the National Park Service, and the City of Paterson. Revel in the majesty of these remarkable falls and the surrounding town that fostered the American Industrial Revolution, changing the face of America forever.

Channel Islands National Park

Dive into the rich marine life at Channel Islands National Park. Close to California's southern coast and encompassing of five different islands and their ocean environment, the park preserves and protects a variety of natural and cultural resources. The islands' remote location is home to unique animals, plants, and archeological resources found nowhere else on Earth.

Go under the sea with the park's live ocean webcam, presented in partnership between the National Park Service, Explore.org, and the Ventura County Office of Education, set up in the landing cove on Anacapa Island. See how many different marine species you can spot - there are nearly one thousand documented so far!

Statue of Liberty National Monument

A gift from the people of France to the U.S., Statue of Liberty National Monument is recognized globally as a symbol of freedom and democracy. A welcoming figure for the millions of immigrants who entered the United States through New York between 1886 and 1924, the Statue was immortalized in Emma Lazarus' poem "The New Colossus," later engraved on a bronze plaque affixed to the base of the statue. First illuminated in 1916, the National Park Service has been caring for this iconic landmark since 1933.

Check in with Lady Liberty on a live webcam from EarthCam, the National Park Service, and the Statue of Liberty - Ellis Island Foundation. Enjoy a live look at the New York City skyline, as well as views of the Hudson River and ships in New York Harbor.

Yellowstone National Park

Watching Old Faithful Geyser erupt is one of Yellowstone National Park 's most treasured traditions. However, Old Faithful is just one of nearly 500 active geysers in the park, and one of six that park rangers currently predict. While the park is also famous for its scenery and wildlife, it's unique and dynamic geothermal features were what inspired its designation as the first established national park in the world.

Explore Yellowstone's nine webcams - one live-streaming and eight static - provided by Canon USA, Inc. through a grant to Yellowstone Forever. Take a closer look at a few of the park's geysers, including Lone Star, Old Faithful, and Castle Geysers, through an overview of the Geyser Basin and 3-D models.

NPF is a long-standing supporter of projects in Yellowstone National Park. From the reintroduction of wolves and restoration of native cutthroat trout in Yellowstone Lake to vital training for backcountry rangers, NPF programs have helped preserve the iconic park's landscape and the wildlife populations that call it home, as well as enhance the experience of the many visitors who take a trip to the park.

Katmai National Park & Preserve

Established in 1918 to preserve features associated with one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions ever recorded, Katmai National Park and Preserve protects thousands of years of human history. The park's millions of acres serve as an important protected habitat for salmon and thousands of brown bears, which can be seen in high concentrations across the park.

Explore the park's three bear webcams, presented in partnership with Explore.org. Bear cams go live each summer when the park's bears are most active, but you can catch highlight reels from the bear cams year-round. Search for bears fishing for salmon at Brooks Falls and the Riffles, plus catch mothers and cubs on the Lower River cam. You may even catch a snorkeling bear from the River Watch cam, which provides a closer view of Brooks River.

Looking for more to explore? Check out the National Park Service's multimedia gallery of webcams to experience other parks live, or  earn an online Junior Ranger badge from a park. Discover other ways to enjoy parks at home, or even take a peek at our Parkcade for fun, educational park activities for the whole family. Keep in touch with the National Park Foundation on social media - follow us on  Facebook,  Twitter, and  Instagram  - as we share our favorite ways to make a virtual visit to national parks across the country.

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IolaniPalace.org

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Iolani Palace is a living restoration of a proud Hawaiian national identity and is recognized as the spiritual and physical multicultural epicenter of Hawaii. Built in 1882 by King Kalakaua, Iolani Palace was the home of Hawaii's last reigning monarchs and served as the official royal residence and the residence of the Kingdom's political and social life until the overthrow of the monarchy in 1893.

Registered as a National Historic Landmark since 1962 and the only official royal residence in the United States, the Palace is one of the most recognizable buildings in Hawaii. Meticulously restored to its former grandeur, Iolani Palace tells of a time when their Majesties, King Kalakaua and his sister and successor, Queen Liliuokalani walked the grand halls.

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Iolani Palace is a living restoration of a proud Hawaiian national identity and is recognized as the spiritual and physical multicultural epicenter of Hawaii. Built in 1882 by King Kalakaua, Iolani Palace was the home of Hawaii's last reigning monarchs and served as the official royal residence and the residence of the Kingdom's political and social life until the overthrow of the monarchy in 1893.

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Add your story to PBS American Portrait by uploading a video, photo or creating a text submission.

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Pacific American Foundation Lesson from Hui Mālama Moʻomomi curriculum (can be found in itʻs entirety on ulukau.org)

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"There There" by Tommy Orange. I need to read it but his story is about the urban native (Native American).

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lots of activities for both student and to do together as a family (grades 4-12)

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As a cultural response to bullying in the schools, student groups were encouraged to actively Grow Pono - to foster respect, harmony and peace for everyone at their school.

E Ola Pono means to live with respect for and to seek harmony with those around you and the environment in which you live. Growing Pono Schools and the statewide E Ola Pono Campaign challenged student groups to create activities and projects which promote these traits within their schools and communities.

Student led projects and campaigns have proven to be the most effective and powerful initiatives to reduce harassment and bullying in schools. Pono, a way of being and doing in Hawaiian culture, guides us "to do what is right." The Pono Campaign offered students an opportunity to positively influence peers, promote a safe, respect-filled school environment, and effect a positive impact on their communities.

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Growing Pono Schools - Promoting peace and pono

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As a cultural response to bullying in the schools, student groups were encouraged to actively Grow Pono - to foster respect, harmony and peace for everyone at their school. E Ola Pono means to live with respect for and to seek harmony with those around you and the environment in which you live.

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Volcano National Park 4th gr Curriculum designed by Whitney Aragaki

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Volcano National Park 4th gr Curriculum designed by Whitney Aragaki

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Note to editors: Public domain photos available on Flickr: https://flic.kr/p/2hgrt6s

Hawaii National Park, HI - Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park announces the release of a new educational curriculum program developed for fourth-grade students, called Hulihia Kīlauea - A Complete Change. This new program is based on the 2018 high intensity eruption events on the island of Hawai'i.

The 3-part curriculum contains classroom portions that can be used as stand-alone activities by teachers, as well as suggestions for a field visit to the park. Each component can also be used in classrooms nationwide to help students learn about geology, volcanic landscapes, and the ways communities work to recover from natural disasters.

This new curriculum incorporates both scientific and cultural study. While the materials have been developed for fourth grade classes, each component can be adapted to meet the needs of other grade levels. The complete curriculum materials are available on the park's website: https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/education/curriculummaterials.htm.

This curriculum was developed through two partnerships: Mosaics in Science and the NPS Teacher-Ranger-Teacher Program. Mosaics in Science funded an 11-week internship with MyLynn Phan, a junior at the University of California, Davis. The goal of Mosaics in Science is to provide science-based internships for racially and ethnically-diverse college students to increase relevancy, diversity, and inclusion within the National Park Service. Through the NPS Teacher-Ranger-Teacher Program, Whitney Aragaki, a high school science teacher from Hilo, HI, designed the curriculum so that it meets both national Next Generation Science Standards and Hawaiʻi specific HĀ outcomes.

To research and develop the curriculum materials, MyLynn Phan and Whitney Aragaki interviewed both park staff and members of the local community that experienced the eruption. In addition to these first person accounts, they used materials from the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, art developed by one of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park's recent artists in residence, and additional park resources.

"We are excited to share this curriculum as a teaching tool for not only classrooms across the State of Hawaii, but one that can be used in classrooms nationwide," stated Acting Superintendent Rhonda Loh. "We are grateful to all of our park partners and the many individual contributors who helped us to develop this unique interpretation of the Hawaiian experience."

For more information on educational curricula and educational programs available for students k-12, please contact Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park's Education Office at havo_education@nps.gov. In addition to providing curricula materials, park rangers in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park's Education Office can schedule a field trip to the park or provide a distance learning opportunity for schools located off-island.

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excellent local curriculum (science) this lesson refers to a previous health crisis in Hawaii and draws students to think of invasive species and other issues facing the islands (grades 9-12 but I have used it for middle level learners)

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Activity 4 - Plagues: Past and Present

Materials & Setup

In Advance:
Order Glo Germ™ powder and ultraviolet light for Class Period Two. (Glo Germ™ powder and light can be purchased from: www.amazon.com and www.glogerm.com. A two-ounce bottle will last several years.)
Optional:
Assign parts for the reader's theater a day or two before class to allow students to practice. Have students read Student Pages "Plague On Our Shores" and highlight their parts.

For each student:
* Student Pages "Plague on Our Shores" script and worksheet (pp. 45-53)

Note: If you have extra time, you can assign the script as homework and allow students practice their roles before performing in class. They can bring props and costume elements from home, such as police or firemen's hats, doctor's coats, brooms (which can double as rifles), plastic or plush rats, and fire hose.

The slideshow "Bubonic Plague in Honolulu 1899" is included with this curriculum and available for download at www.hoikecurriculum.org. It duplicates much of the information in the "Plague on Our Shores" script but includes historic photos of the events. If you think your students will have a hard time following the script, or want to present the information in a visual format, you can show this slideshow as a precursor to their reader's theater.

Glo Germ™ powder
Ultraviolet light
Teacher Copy Master "Symptom Cards" (pp. 43-44)

For each student:
* Student Pages "Disease Diagnosis Chart" (pp. 54-55)
* "Rat Lungworm Disease Fact Sheet" (pp. 57-59)

For each group of students:
* Student Pages "Rat Lungworm Disease Response Strategy" (pp. 56-67)

Instructions
Class Period One
1) Use information provided in the Teacher Background "How Invasive Species Can Endanger Public Health and Safety," to lead a brief discussion on the topic.

2) Direct students in a reader's theater performance of "Plague on Our Shores." Use the Teacher Background "Readers' Theater Tips" as a guide. Break students into groups of five. Each group will perform one act of the play.

3) Pass out the Student Page "Plague on Our Shores Worksheet" and have the students in the audience to assume a role while listening. They can choose from: ship captain, ship passenger, doctor, epidemiologist, Chinese merchant, Hawaiian landlord, lawyer, fireman, church pastor, schoolteacher, pregnant mother, plague victim, crematorium operator, or other relevant characters. They will discuss their various characters' reactions to the play at the end of class.

4) In addition to noting their characters' reactions, instruct students to listen for a) steps the Department of Health took to prevent the spread of the disease, b) what kind of resistance those steps were met with, and c) long-term effects of the bubonic plague outbreak in Hawaii. They will record their answers on the Student Page "Plague on Our Shores Worksheet."

5) Discuss worksheet answers as a class.
Class Period Two
1) Before class, smear a light coating of Glo Germ ™ powder onto five students' desks or chairs. (Alternately, apply it to your own hand and choose students to shake hands with.) Do not tell the students. This invisible powder is meant to simulate the slime trail of a slug infected with rat lungworm parasites.

2) Review the material covered in class period one regarding how invasive species can endanger public health.

3) Tell students that members of their class have been infected with imaginary cases of a disease spread by invasive species. They will spend the rest of class working as a team to respond to this public health crisis.

4) Turn the overhead lights off and have students pass their hands under the ultraviolet light. The students with glowing hands are ill. Give the "sick" students symptom cards (Copy Master "Symptom Cards"), which they keep private from the other students. Tell the class that the students became ill after sharing a picnic lunch. At first they thought it was the flu or food poisoning. But when the symptoms didn't disappear after a day, they suspected something more serious and went to the emergency room. Now it's up to the class to diagnose their sick classmates and protect the public from an epidemic.

5) Pass out the Student Page "Disease Diagnosis Chart." Students will take turns asking their "sick" classmates questions from the chart to determine what illness they are all suffering from. By process of elimination, the class will agree on a diagnosis.

6) After the correct diagnosis is made (rat lungworm disease), show the short video on rat lungworm disease. http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/monsters-inside-me/videos/the-rat-lungworm.htm

7) Pass out the Student Pages "Rat Lungworm Disease Fact Sheet," to each student and read aloud together.

8) Break students into 4-5 groups to devise response strategies. Tell them to record their groups' answers on Student Page "Rat Lungworm Disease Response Strategy."

9) Go over worksheet answers in class.

Journal Ideas

* Speculate how cultural differences affected the spread of the plague. Might things have been different if the outbreak had started in the missionary or native Hawaiian communities?
* What would be different if an outbreak of plague occurred today?
* Rabies is another example of a disease spread by invasive species. Write a few paragraphs about how life in Hawaiÿi would be different if rabies were present here. If you don't know what rabies infections are like, ask your classmates, teacher, and friends if they have lived an area with rabid animals.

Assessment Tools

* Participation in readersÿ theater and class discussion
* Participation in class activity: disease diagnosis
* "Plague on Our Shores" and "Rat Lungworm Response Strategy" worksheets
* Journal entries

Media Resources

Slideshow to accompany class one: Bubonic Plague in Honolulu 1899

Video to accompany class one: Secrets of the Black Death by Nature Video

Video to accompany class two: Monsters Inside Me: Rat Lungworm

* Have students research current public health and safety plans currently for Hawaii. They can contact the Hawaii Department of Health Maui Bioterrorism Preparedness Branch at 808-243-8640 or visit www.hawaii.gov/health

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Hawaiʻi Alive The Hawai‘i Alive project is a cooperative work led by the Bishop Museum to share resources from their collections, library, and archives with the general public, especially teachers gathering resources to teach Hawaiian Language, History, and Culture.  It is designed for teachers to use as they create culturally-responsive and place-based units/lessons for students in Hawaii.

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Virtual Huaka'i to Makalawena and Kahalu'u Makai 

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As part of an innovative collaboration that will be realized on a global scale, Kamehameha Schools has launched its new educational virtual huaka'i (learning trip) that highlights the environmental and cultural treasures at Makalawena, a remote wahi pana (special place) that is part of KS' land holdings in North Kona in West Hawai'i.

This innovative online educational resource is being showcased at KS' EdTech Conference this week to showcase exploration and understanding of Hawai'i's sacred places to classrooms across the world. Kealakehe Intermediate's Mathieu Williams, the Hawai'i State Teacher of the Year, and his students provided feedback on the virtual huaka'i and presented their work to EdTech attendees in an in-depth look at the value of virtual huaka'i and how ʻāina-based education can effectively fuse with today's media and technology.

Haumāna (students) and kumu (teachers) from across West Hawai'i collaborated on the pilot testing of the project. Along with Kealakehe Intermediate, participating schools also included: Kohala Middle School and kumu Erika Blanco; Ke Kula 'O 'Ehunuikaimalino and kumu Alapa'i Kaulia; and Konawaena Middle School and kumu Kevin Hoag.

"With this project, we bring the mo'olelo or stories of our kūpuna together with the natural and cultural riches of this unique place to create educational tools for our kumu that are grounded in modern technology and ʻāina-based learning," said Kaimana Barcars e, KS' West Hawaiʻi Regional Director. "Virtual huaka'i enable students across Hawai'i - and the world - to connect with the ʻāina and explore wahi pana like Makalawena in a way that provides virtual access with minimal impact and in a way they wouldn't be able to experience otherwise."

In 'Ōlelo Hawai'i or English, students can experience Makalawena virtually and explore in depth the various historical, cultural and environmental features via a variety of methods including interactive 360-degree video, high-resolution photographs and interviews with resource managers.

"There are beautiful, remote places throughout the state rich in stories and lessons that cannot or even should not be easily accessed," said Williams, who teaches media technology. "Virtual huaka'i ensure everyone can gain a sense for the significance of these places, for the legacy and history forged here over generations, and perpetuate the lessons of these sites for years to come."

In April of 2016, an educational partnership was formed between KS and Arizona State University to develop a series of virtual huakaʻi, beginning with Kahaluʻu Ma Kai in West Hawaiʻi.

Virtual huaka'i enable KS to share the natural and cultural resources it cares for without disturbing the sacred ecosystems and sites, making place-based learning possible everywhere. Visit the virtual huaka'i resource website to access both the Kahalu'u Ma Kai and Makalawena virtual projects, along with expanded kumu resources to utilize in the classroom.

During the Virtual Huaka'i experience, Kumu Mathieu Williams and his class met with and learned from Auntie Ku'ulei Keakealani, a lineal descendant of the area studied at Makalawena.

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KS develops high-tech 'virtual huaka'i' for educational field trip to Makalawena

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As part of an innovative collaboration that will be realized on a global scale, Kamehameha Schools has launched its new educational virtual huaka'i (learning trip) that highlights the environmental and cultural treasures at Makalawena, a remote wahi pana (special place) that is part of KS' land holdings in North Kona in West Hawai'i.

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I showed my students the video about marine debris. We had a discussion about how it affects marine wildlife and they talked about wanting to help clean up our beaches once we can leave our homes.

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Ka ʻike a ka makua he hei na ke keiki.
The knowledge of the parent is absorbed by the child. - ʻŌlelo Noʻeau #1397

ʻOhana is the core/foundation of a keikiʻs learning. ʻOhana, parents and caregivers, as first teachers, have familial gifts and stories that are preserved through intergenerational exchange. OHE resources shared here are intended to empower and activate ʻohana to share their personal stories, practices, and traditions continue legacies.

E ola mau ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi. The Hawaiian language shall live.
Through ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, we preserve the histories, values, and culture of our unique island home, Hawaiʻi. OHE resources shared here provide access to ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi materials that support use of and normalization of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi in various ways.

ʻO Hawaiʻi ke kahua o ka hoʻonaʻauao. Hawaiʻi is the foundation of our education.
Hawaiʻi, our unique island home, is both a teacher and resource for context and content for learning. OHE resources shared here support learning connected to Hawaiian knowledge -- places, practices, protocols, stories, etc.

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Ka ʻike a ka makua he hei na ke keiki. The knowledge of the parent is absorbed by the child. - ʻŌlelo Noʻeau #1397 ʻOhana is the core/foundation of a keikiʻs learning. ʻOhana, parents and caregivers, as first teachers, have familial gifts and stories that are preserved through intergenerational exchange.