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If you are doing a school paper on Hawaii or would just like to expand your Hawaii related knowledge below are some additional resources to assist in your research. There are even resources for teachers to bring a bit of Hawaii into the classroom and expand students knowledge about the Hawaiian Islands. Please note alohafriends.com is not affiliated with any of the web sites that are linked below and we are not able to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided on these web sites. Please email us at islandalohas@aol.com if you have any questions or if you find a dead link.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii	Our own collection of answers to questions we often receive about Hawaii and things related to Hawaii.
Colombia Encyclopedia’s online resource:	Hawaii related information: Facts and Figures, Land and People, Economy, Government – Politics – Higher Education, Historical People and Events of Hawaii.
Hawaii Weather:	7-day Island Forecast, Hawaii Storm Tracking, Daily Historical Weather Comparisons, Daily Sunrise and Sunset Times, Moon Phases Information, and Daily Air Pollution Index
Pacific Tsunami Museum	Researches and provides information on Tsunami's of the Pacific with amazing photos of the 1946, 1952, 1957, 1960, 1975, & 1978 Tsunami's that hit the Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian Royal Family:	Information about Kamehameha I through Kamehameha V, Lunalilio, Kalakaua, and Liliu’okalani. Also provides an excellent list of related books recommended for reading if you would like to know more about the Royalty of Hawaii.
Ancient Hawaiian Surfboards and Culture:	Find out how surfing played an important part in the ancient Hawaiian culture and what they used to surf on.
Childbirth in Ancient Hawaii:	What the women of Ancient Hawaii had to endure being pregnant and during childbirth. This is a PDF file link.
Sharks in Hawaii	Information on sharks found in Hawaii
Hawaii Canoe Plants:	Today's guide to yesterday's life-sustaining plants carried by early Polynesian voyagers in their canoes.
Native Plants used as Medicine in Ancient Hawaii:	What natural remedies Ancient Hawaiians used to cure their ailments.
Hawaii Coral Reef Network:	Information about Hawaii’s coral ecology, Marine Life in Hawaii, and Coral Reefs of Hawaii.
DBET State of Hawaii Data Book containing information and statistics on:	population, Health, Education, Law Enforcement – Courts and Prisons, Geography and Environment, Land Use and Ownership, Recreation and Travel, Elections, Government Finances and Employment, National Defense, Social Insurance and Human Services, Labor Force – Employment and Earnings, Income – Expenditures and Wealth, Prices, Banking- Business – Enterprise, Communications, Energy and Science, Transportation, Agriculture, Forest – Fisheries- Mining, Construction and Housing, Manufacturers, Domestic Trade and Services, Foreign and Interstate Commerce.
Hawaiian Sovereignty:	Information and resources relating to the native Hawaiian sovereignty movement
Mauna Kea Weather Center	Log of past weather conditions as well as current weather conditions at the summit. Still photos and time laps photos of summit. Satellite images, presentation videos, and lots of other interesting information about the work going on at the Mauna Kea weather center.

Lesson plan outlines and suggestions for teachers relating to the following topics:
(Grades 3-6) Marine Biology – Green Sea Turtles	(Grades 3-6) Oceanography and Environment – Ocean Debris
(Grades 3-6) Marine Biology – Coral	(Grades 4-6) Geography – Map Reading
(Grades 4-6) Geology – Life of an Island	Geometry in Hawaiian History and Culture
(Grades 4-6) Scientific Inquiry - Sand Collection and identification	Learn about the Hawaiian Islands Study Plan
(Grades 3-8) Scientific Inquiry – Ecological Assessment
DLNR Coloring book of Hawaiian Endangered Animals to Print Out: The animals featured are special because these animals are not found any other place besides Hawaii. Choose from a Hawaiian Monk Seal, Hawaiian Goose, Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle, Hawaiian Honeycreeper, Hawaiian Stilt, Oahu Tree Snail, Hawaiian Owl, and Hawaiian Hoary Bat
National Biological Information Infrastructure provides a Botany for Kids resource of activities to do with kids where they learn about plants and do fun projects.
United States Geological Society provides a Earthquake Hazards Program for Kids resource of project suggestions and an interactive web site where kids have fun as they learn about earthquakes and how they are studied.
United States Geological Society provides a free educational outreach web site for teachers and parents who home school which has a wealth of information and lesson plans.
How Volcanoes Work online educational resource sponsored by NASA

Hawaii's State Parks, National Parks and Museums Web Sites
Department of Land and National Resources Information about the State Parks within the Hawaiian Islands	Detailed information about state parks with maps, a 32 page downloadable broshure about Hawaii's state parks as well as a downloadable guide on hiking in Hawaii.
Haleakala National Park on Maui	National Park Service offical web sites
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island
Pu'uokohola Heiau National Historical Site on the Big Island
Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park on the Big Island
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park on the Big Island
Kalaupapa National Historical Park on Molokai
The Bishop Museum - http://www.bishopmuseum.org
The Contemporary Museum of Hawaii http://www.tcmhi.org/
Honolulu Academy of the Arts http://cms.honoluluacademy.org/cmshaa/academy/index.aspx
Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame and Museum http://www.hawaiimusicmuseum.org/
Hawaii Army Museum http://www.hiarmymuseumsoc.org/

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Disclaimer : Our activity suggestions, tips, and Enews articles are based on our experiences and research. The information contained within this site and our Enews letter "Virtual Aloha" is meant to be a guide for anyone who wants to learn more about the islands and for visitors to explore what kinds of activities are available prior to arrival. Prices are listed to use as a guide to help determine what fits in each visitors budget and are subject to change by the activity provider. We are NOT affiliated with any activity provider and do NOT make any money from activity providers our suggestions! We are concerned with the quality of our suggestions and welcome positive and negative feedback about the activities. We, Mike and Kim Crinella, and our company, "A Friend in the Islands", will not be held responsible for any accidents, loss of property, or any other misfortunes associated with activities who's information is provided.
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