Adventures in Hawaii, Volume 3:

Lesson 1: Hawaiian Ecosystems & the Island of Molokai

Books:

• Keiki Coding: Hawaiian Rainforest: Scratch Coding and Cultural Based Video Games (Volume 2 by Michael Ceballos)

• Beyond 'Ohi'a Valley: Adventures in a Hawaiian Rainforest by Lisa Matsumoto

The Hawaiian Legends for Little Ones:

• Naupaka by Gabrielle Ahulii

• Hiiaka Battles the Wind by Gabrielle Ahulii

• Hina by Gabrielle Ahulii

• Pele Finds a Home by Gabrielle Ahulii

• Maui Hooks the Islands by Gabrielle Ahulii

Lesson Plan:

Today, let's learn more about some of the vegetation and plant life in the Hawaiian Rain forest, while coloring E is for Ecosystem page in your coloring book, practice writing the letter E/e and write the word ecosystem. Practice your Hawaiian alphabet flashcards and color the one for E today. If you are curious to learn more about the different types of ecosystems in Hawaii, use our list of all 11 types below as your research guide for older students interested to learn more.

Craft:

Create your own Hawaiian Trees & Landscape Art from our included photos and art appreciation.

Recipe:

Make Hawaiian Mango Jello Cheesecake, recipe included