Resources for K-12 EducatorsHawaii Field Guides
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.
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Landslide Field TripWalk 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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Diamond Head Tuff ConeExamine 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 RingsExamine 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. |
RET/V-P
Professional development for teachers
The Research Experience for Teachers in Volcano-Petrology (RET/V-P) was the central outreach activity supported by Hammer's CAREER award (2005-2009). Hailing from local middle and high schools, the 15 teachers who participated in the workshops each teach 3-5 classes of 20-25 students, for a total of 1500 middle-school students per year at the 6th-8th grade levels. The program also contributed to the training of graduate students and undergraduate students as mentors.
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