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This Bartering in the Ahupua’a Bundle is everything you need to teach the economics of bartering in ancient Hawaii. It includes: Ahupua’a Informational TextBartering Informational TextQuizzes and KeysBarter Challenge Hands-on Activity & ReflectionAhupua'a Cutout ActivityReader’s Theater Script Economics PostersPlease check out the PREVIEW for a detailed picture of what's included.NEED MORE?Learn the roles of maka'ainana with the  Fishermen, Farmers, Craftsmen Project. Discover more about dail

***UPDATED: Now includes a Powerpoint (PPTX) file in addition to the PDF file*** Finally! Concise Hawaiian monarchy text that students can understand!The Hawaiian Government Timeline Project is everything you need to teach about the evolution of Hawaiian government from self-rule to statehood.  Students synthesize informational text, organize information in chronological order, and create a timeline project to display their learning in a unique way. WHAT'S INCLUDED:This project includes

UPDATE: Now includes 8 Magic Pixel Art activities (with answer keys) to help students review each text before taking the quiz! This comprehensive resource covers life in pre-contact Hawai'i, featuring: The Role of WomenThe Kapu SystemGods & ReligionRoles & ClassesSports & GamesFoodTaxesEducationStudents will read engaging informational texts, complete fun online Magic Pixel Art activities for review, and demonstrate their understanding with 8-question, multiple-choice quizzes (available as PDFs

***UPDATE! I've added a TIMELINE PROJECT and MAGIC PIXEL review to this bundle! This is everything you need to teach the events and legends in pre-contact Hawaiian history in chronological order. It includes the following products (available separately): Hot Spot Theory Origin Legends Migration (pre-contact)Kamehameha & Captain Cook Students synthesize informational texts and demonstrate understanding on fill-in timelines, multiple-choice quizzes (available as PDF and a Google Quiz), a virt

This is everything you need to teach the evolution of Hawaiian culture. Students synthesize informational text, organize information in chronological order, and display the information creatively. There are many opportunities for assessment throughout this unit. This product includes informational text AND a fill-in timeline and key on each of the following elements of Hawaiian culture through time: GovernmentReligionLand OwnershipLanguageHulaMusicSurfingWayfindingAlso, the product includes

Step back in time to learn how early Hawaiians modified their environment. This product includes differentiated text on how early Hawaiians modified their environment, a map and model project of the ahupua’a, and engaging activities like a fishpond simulation game and an ahupua’a resource matching game. With a strong focus on Hawaiian history, ecology, and culture, this curriculum aligns with Content Standards SS.4.2.14.3 and SS.4.7.14.1. This resource includes activities to ensure students bu

This comprehensive, interactive curriculum on native and introduced Hawaiian plants and animals includes engaging activities designed for all learning levels. With materials aimed at helping students understand the critical role plants and animals played in early Hawaiian life, this product is ideal for connecting students with Hawaiian history, ecology, and cultural significance in fun, memorable ways.DIFFERENTIATED:All informational texts are provided in two reading levels: one for regular

The  Fishermen, Farmers, Craftsmen Project brings the daily life of the maka'ainana to life! This resource immerses students in the ahupua'a, where they'll explore the roles, tools, and products of fishermen, farmers, and craftsmen. Through engaging informational text, students will gather key insights and transform them into creative, eye-catching displays. Perfect for making history meaningful and fun! DIFFERENTIATED:The informational text comes in two reading levels: one for general le

Learn about Hawaii’s volcanic origins and the Hot Spot theory. Fill-in timeline of the ages of the Hawaiian islands (SS.4.2.13.1) DIFFERENTIATED:The informational text comes in two reading levels. One for regular learners and another for lower-level readers or ELL. The lower-level text is indicated by a green circle in the lower, right-hand corner. WHAT’S INCLUDED:Informational Text (3 pages)Lower-Level Informational Text (3 pages)Fill-in Timeline & Answer Key (2 pages)Multiple Choice Quiz

Bring Hawaiian legends to life in your classroom with this bundle of three engaging Reader's Theater plays! Perfect for fostering: collaboration reading fluency cultural understanding These plays immerse students in the rich traditions of Hawai'i while building confidence and teamwork. With 27 speaking parts in this bundle, everyone gets a chance to participate. Performing these plays will become one of the most memorable events of the school year! OVERVIEWThis product contains : THREE Reader

This extensive Primary & Secondary Sources and Historical Fact & Opinion Bundle is everything you need to teach, reinforce, practice, and assess student understanding of historical sources. Students will learn to identify, evaluate, and distinguish between primary and secondary sources while analyzing facts and opinions through informational text, art, and games. WHAT’S INSIDE: “Primary & Secondary Sources” informational text & key (3 pages)“Identifying Fact & Opinion” art activity

Explore How Early Hawaiians Used Nature with This Engaging Reading & Activities Pack!Immerse your students in the fascinating world of early Hawaiians with this engaging, standards-aligned resource! Through high-interest texts, interactive activities, and assessments, students will discover how early Hawaiians used natural resources to build homes, make tools, make clothing, and craft canoes. This resource includes a low-reading-level version to support all learners. WHAT’S INCLUDED:On-Level Inf

Students will explore what made Kamehameha a powerful and respected leader and led to the unification of Hawaiʻi through close reading, cause-and-effect thinking, and a collaborative inquiry activity. This lesson blends history and literacy, helping students practice reading comprehension and citing evidence while learning about a key figure in Hawaiian history. ⭐ WHAT’S INCLUDED⭐ On-Level Informational Text & Answer Key (4 Pages):Three clear, age-appropriate pages of text with three guiding

Teach your students how specialization of labor and the exchange of goods and services created a successful, interdependent society in the ahupua‘a with this engaging and interactive resource! This unit includes informational texts at two reading levels, a multiple-choice quiz, and a collaborative bartering board game your students are sure to enjoy. WHAT’S INCLUDED:On-Level Informational Text & Answer Keys (5 Pages):Clear, age-appropriate text that analyzes early Hawaiian economics, including

Engage your students with a comprehensive curriculum that explores the connections between Hawaiian culture and other Polynesian cultures. Aligned with Content Standard SS.4.4.16.1, this resource blends collaborative, hands-on activities with informational texts and assessments to help students investigate the similarities and differences across Polynesian cultures. Differentiated text options ensure accessibility for students with diverse reading levels. If you want your students to dee

Learn the legends of Papa & Wakea, Maui, and Pele. These three legends explain Hawaii’s volcanic origins. (SS.4.1.18.1)DIFFERENTIATED:The informational text comes in two reading levels. One for regular learners and another for lower-level readers or ELL. The lower-level text is indicated by a green circle in the lower, right-hand corner. WHAT’S INCLUDED:Informational Text:Papa & Wakea (1 page)Maui the Demigod (2 pages)Pele (2 pages)Lower-Level Informational Text:Papa & Wakea (1 page)Maui the

Build a strong foundation on the evolution of wayfinding in Hawaii from pre-contact to today. DIFFERENTIATED:The informational text comes in two reading levels. One for regular learners and another for lower-level readers or ELL. The lower-level text is indicated by a green circle in the lower, right-hand corner. WHAT’S INSIDE:"Wayfinding" informational text (2 pages)"Wayfinding" lower-level informational text (2 pages)"The Evolution of Wayfinding in Hawaii" fill-in timeline (1 page)"The Evo

UPDATE: Now includes a Magic Pixel Art activity (with answer key) to help students review the text before taking the quiz! Use this informational text, magic pixel art activity, and quiz to teach about how the kapu system guided life in pre-contact Hawaii.The product offers two reading levels: one for general learners and another for lower-level readers or ELL students. The lower-level version is marked with a green circle in the bottom right corner. PRODUCT CONTENT: Three PDFs are included:

Discover the values of ancient Hawai‘i with this product, including: LaulimaKokuaMalamaKuleanaAlohaThis product features differentiated informational texts tailored to all learners and easy-to-grade quizzes covering Content Standard SS.4.4.7.2. Students will deepen their understanding through a collaborative skit activity, bringing Hawaiian culture and values to life in the classroom! OVERVIEW This product comes with five PDFs: On-Level Text.................................(5 pages)Lower-Leve

Explore primary and secondary sources with this Hawaiian studies text and assessment product! Students will learn to identify, evaluate, and distinguish between primary and secondary sources while analyzing facts and opinions. WHAT'S INCLUDED:"Primary & Secondary Sources" informational text (2 pages)"Primary & Secondary Sources" answer key (1 page)"Evaluating Sources" review and/or assessment (2 pages)"Evaluating Sources" answer key (2 pages)INSTRUCTION*: Read “Primary & Secondary Sources” i