Formation of the Hawaiian Islands
Grades K-8
Length of program: 60 minutes
Maximum students per session: 250

How did our island home come to be? Enjoy an interactive multimedia presentation exploring some cultural and scientific theories of volcanic island chain formation and plate tectonics. Participate in engaging activities and experience 3-D views of the Hawaiian Islands.

HCPS III – Benchmarks
Science:
SC.4.8.1 Describe how slow processes sometimes shape and reshape the surface of the earth.
SC.4.8.2 Describe how fast processes (e.g., volcanoes, earthquakes) sometimes shape and reshape the surface of the earth.
SC.8.8.5 Explain the concepts of continental drift and plate tectonics.

Program Requirements
Set-Up Time: 1 hour
Session Duration: 1 hour
Time Between Sessions: 15 minutes
Breakdown Time: 45 minutes

Hours: During the school day
Location: Cafeteria or gym

SCHOOL MUST PROVIDE:
-Permission for students to eat oreo cookies and an apple in selected location
-Open space at front – 30’ across (width of room), 15’ deep
-Power supply
-AV cart or small table
-Large assembly room projection screen (setup before hand, museum can provide if needed)
-Darkened room
-Microphone and speakers (if not, museum staff will provide)

PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU CAN’T PROVIDE EVERYTHING LISTED ABOVE.

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