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Resources for K-12 Educators

Field guides were developed by Julia Hammer and Carrie DeMott (Maui Preparatory Academy), based on materials created by Scott Rowland, UHM-GG. They are designed for Grades 6-8, and could be modified to suit Earth Science curriculum at the high school level or above.

Photo of Manoa landslide

Landslide Field Trip

Walk through a neighborhood, observing and documenting physical evidence of landsliding.

Student worksheets available here. Teacher Pages with answer key available upon request.
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Photo of Diamond Head

Diamond Head Tuff Cone

Examine an exposure of three rock units (igneous and sedimentary) and piece together the sequence of geologic events leading to its formation.

Student worksheets available here. Teacher Pages with answer key available upon request.
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Lanai Lookout Tuff Rings

Examine deposits related to eruption that created the Rifle Range tuff ring, located between Hanauma Bay and Koko Head

Student worksheets available here. Teacher Pages with answer key available upon request.
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