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In this lesson students research, analyze, and evaluate the historical context and ecological impact of invasive species on nearby communities.

Step 1 - Inquire: Students discuss invasive species and choose an invasive they recognize.

Step 2 - Investigate: Students conduct research on invasive species' historical context and ecological impacts utilizing approved sources and take photographs of an invasive species around them.

Step 3 - Inspire: Students create an infographic and write an ”Instagram” post with a relevant, engaging caption summarizing what they have learned about their invasive species.
Grade 9-12
Subject English Language Arts
Resource Type Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan
In this lesson, students explore the impact of climate change on global and regional biodiversity and design a biodiverse backyard for their community, strengthening their sense of responsibility and connection to Hawai’i. 

Step 1 - Inquire: Students envision and write about their dream backyard in detail, watch Nohoʻana Farm Huakaʻi, and choose five native plants to include in their backyard.

Step 2 - Investigate: Students read "Our Inheritance" and analyze the impact of the Green Revolution on Hawaii's native ecosystems.

Step 3 - Inspire: Students explore biodiversity in Hawai’i and create a design for their own biodiverse backyard.
Grade 9-12
Subject English Language Arts
Resource Type Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan

In this lesson, students examine the relationship between climate change, coral reefs, and ocean organisms, strengthening their sense of responsibility and Hawai’i.


Step 1 - Inquire: Students learn about current threats to the ocean, summarize their observations of zooxanthellae, and develop connections between their favorite ocean hobby and threats to ocean life. 


Step 2 - Investigate: Students explore the role of coral reefs in maintaining biodiversity through a jigsaw-style reading and create a one-page group summary.


Step 3 - Inspire: Students research a local ocean organism and create a first-person narrative exploring the connections between climate change, coral reefs, and their oceanic organisms.

Grade 9-12
Subject English Language Arts
Resource Type Lesson Plan

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Students develop tiered questions and discuss the sugar industry’s impacts in a rhetorical analysis seminar.

Inquire: Students explore how agricultural practices can affect soil health and the impact this has on our planet.
Investigate: Students work in groups to research the varying impacts of the sugarcane industry on Maui and create two sets of leveled questions.
Inspire: Students engage in an interactive seminar and reflect on their participation and experience.
Grade 9-12
Subject Science,English Language Arts
Resource Type Lesson Plan


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