At the end of this lesson, the students will be able to: 1. Compare and contrast the lines of evidence supporting the geological formation of the Hawaiian Islands with the cultural perspective as told in ancient Hawaiian legends. 2. Describe the theory of geological processes that created the Hawaiian archipelago while demonstrating an understanding of terms and concepts associated with hotspot theory and plate tectonics.
Recommended level: Upper Elementary: Third Grade through Fifth Grade
1. How the Hawaiian Islands Formed: Science and Story