Science Lesson: Water Sources in Your Ahupua‘a
Created by Teacher(s): Teacher Community|Published on: March 24, 2025
Grades: 5
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Science
Duration: 1 hour
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Region: Hawai'i
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Synopsis
Students deepen their understanding of the ahupua‘a system and the area in which they live. Students outside of Hawaiʻi could use the ahupua‘a system as an example to investigate watershed systems where they live.
Inquire: Students share their knowledge of the word ahupua‘a and the ahupua‘a system.
Investigate: Students learn more about the ahupua‘a system and its importance.
Inspire: Students identify the water sources of their ahupua‘a.
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