Earth and Space Science

Table of Contents

Earth and Space Science

Ocean Literacy Principles

OLP 1: The earth has one big ocean with many features

OLP 6: The ocean and humans are inextricably interconnected

OLP 7: The ocean is largely unexplored

OLP 3: The ocean is a major influence on weather and climate

Representative Image

Introduction to Human Interactions with the Ocean
ESS2: Earthʻs Systems How and why is Earth Constantly Changing? ESS2.A: Earth Materials and Systems: How do Earthʻs major systems interact?
Understanding Sea Level Rise
Activities:
ACTIVITY: Simulating Sea Level Rise
Special Features:
VOICE OF THE SEA: Sea Level Rise and the Ala Wai Canal

TRADITIONAL WAYS OF KNOWING: Climate Change

NERRS: Climate Change and Rising Sea Levels

VOICE OF THE SEA: King Tides
Food Resources and Fisheries Science
Activities:
ACTIVITY: Goldfish Party! Mark-Recapture Methods
Special Features:
VOICE OF THE SEA: Fish No Take

VOICE OF THE SEA: ʻOpihi and Traditional Hawaiian Culture

VOICE OF THE SEA: Origins of Hawaiian Reef Fishes

VOICE OF THE SEA: Restoring a Hawaiian Fishpond

Aloha ʻĀina Activity: Fishponds

NERRS: Fisheries

VOICE OF THE SEA: Shark and Tuna Tagging
Marine Debris
Activities:
ACTIVITY: DIY Beeswax Wraps
Special Features:
FURTHER INVESTIGATIONS: Recycled Art

VOICE OF THE SEA: Marine Debris

Exploring Our Fluid Earth, a product of the Curriculum Research & Development Group (CRDG), College of Education. � University of Hawai?i, 2011. This document may be freely reproduced and distributed for non-profit educational purposes.