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ELA Lesson: Biodiversity in the Kumulipo

Created by Teacher(s): Kara Hisatake|Published on: October 30, 2023
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In this lesson, students analyze the biodiversity represented in the Kumulipo creation chant and create a children’s book about protecting species.


Step 1 - Inquire: Students discuss origin stories and why stories are important to understanding a place.


Step 2 - Investigate: Students read the Kumulipo, the creation chant of the Hawaiian people, and learn how biodiversity within the chant is threatened by climate change.


Step 3 - Inspire: Students collaborate to create a children’s book about plants and animals from the Kumulipo, including how to protect these species from climate change.

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Subjects: English Language Arts
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Region: North America, USA - West, United States, Hawai'i
Posted on Oct 30, 2023

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