HISTORICALLY SPEAKING HAWAII PATCH PROGRAM
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1. The Hawaiian Islands are known all over the world as the “Islands of Aloha.” What is the meaning of this nickname? The first capital of Hawaii was Lahaina. What is the capital of Hawaii today and what island it is located on? Identify the State bird, flower and flag.

2. Some of Hawaii’s volcanoes are still active. Find out more about how Hawaii was formed. When a volcano erupts, what types of rocks form and how does it create new earth? Who is the goddess Pele? For extra you can make a volcano, draw or visit a volcano, study rocks, or learn more about geology.

3. The Hawaiian language, called Polynesian, consists of 17 letters. Did you know that all Hawaiian words end in vowels and never have double consonants? Another language that is spoken is called “pidgin English”. Find out what language it derives from. Learn to pronounce some Polynesian or pidgin words.

4. Name the 8 main islands of Hawaii from largest to smallest. Seven of these islands are still inhabited today. Discover their nicknames and name a site to visit.

5. Hawaiian food is a mixture of many different cultures. Find out some of the cultures they reflect. Try a Hawaiian food or make a recipe to try. Authentic Hawaiian food may be hard to prepare in certain areas because the ingredients may not be available in local supermarkets. Some ingredients that are fairly easy to obtain are: char siu, dim sum, mochi, saimin noodles (ramen), macadamia nuts, pineapples, and teriyaki chicken.

6. For most occasions, clothing in Hawaii is very casual. Sometimes men wear Aloha shirts and women wear muumuu dresses. Other items they wear include crazy shirts, leis, sandals, flip flops, and puka shell necklaces. Design your own shirt or dress; make a lei using real or silk flowers; find out what crazy shirts are; or turn your flip flops into an artistic display. (Paint fish on them, add sequins etc.) http://www.aloha8.com/index.html

7. South Point, located on the island of Hawaii, is the southern-most point in the United States. Hawaii has a lot of magnificent sites to see and enjoy! Some popular places to visit are canyons, mountain ranges, tropical bays and gardens, parks, beaches. Choose a terrain to study or color or draw an artistic picture of a landscape you could see in Hawaii.

8. Enjoy a hula show, luau or a chord on the ukulele. Find out how luaus originated. Create your own luau or try to do the hula. You can make your own skirts, wear leis, and serve tropical fruits, drinks and Hawaiian food.

9. Windsurfing is one of the most popular sports in Hawaii. It is no surprise that several of the popular sports are based around water. Some other sports that are enjoyed in Hawaii are swimming, scuba diving, boogie boarding, snorkeling, surfing, fishing, sailing, kayaking, golfing, hiking, biking, skiing, and walking. Learn more about one of these sports or participate in one.

10. There are a large variety of animals in Hawaii. They consist of marine life, birds, and other unique creatures. Choose an animal and learn more about it. Some examples are: Puea (owl), Apapane or piwi (birds), Honu (turtle), whales, dolphins, mongoose, and the nene goose.

11. The Native Hawaiians have a variety of myths and legends. To enhance the storytelling, they create dances, chants, and use their gourd rattle, 'uli'uli or drum, pahu, to accompany the dance movements. Create a dance, musical instrument, or read a Hawaiian story. Some examples include: The Magic Macadamia Nuts, The Legend of the Naupaka Flower, Kimo and the Tiki and the Splash.

12. In 1810, Kamehameha I united the Hawaiian islands for the first time under one leader. How long did he reign? Who was the last ruler and when did she reign? For extra find out more about the Iolani Palace or the Queen Emma Summer Palace.

13. During the mid 1800’s, sugarcane was planted in Hawaii. Pineapples were introduced into Hawaii in the early nineteenth century. Find out who started the production of sugar and pineapples in Hawaii. Does Hawaii still produce these products? What other fruits or products do they produce?

14. The early Hawaiians were skilled artists. These skills are passed on for generations and can still be found today. Some examples are: Hawaiian quilting, kapa, mats (makaloa), sculpting and wood carving, jewelry, painting, and feather work. View pictures of Hawaiian art work on the internet or books OR try your hand at some of these crafts, make a piece of jewelry, quilt, weave paper or sculpt.

15. The Aloha tower in Oahu is over 184 feet tall. It has a beautiful picturesque view at sunset. Discover other buildings or structures in Hawaii. There is an adventure on every island. Some examples are: Kokee Natural History Museum (Kauai), Kapalua Discovery Center, (Maui), Bishop Museum and Polynesian cultural center, (Oahu).

This patch program will help its participants learn more about the history and sites in this state. If you have the privilege of visiting this state, you can complete some of these requirements there. It would be helpful to learn more about the state prior to your visit. Use the library and the internet to research more.