Nov. 28, 2018

K-2 Science

Contributed by Kristen Purdy

Kindergarten science is testing 5 different materials to see which materials the sun and rain will go through. Once they have selected a material, they will build a miniature sun shade for Coach Tua, to help protect him from UV rays! All students received a bracelet with UV beads. The beads are made with special ingredients that change in Ultraviolet light, so students know how strong the sun is!

The first graders are comparing bats and birds. They have learned about the ʻŌpeʻapeʻa, and they will soon learn about four of Hawaiʻi’s forest birds. How are these forest species similar and how are they different? As a class, we discussed which they would rather be for a day: a bird or a bat and why…

Second graders are taking a closer look at the Aeolian Desert habitat of Haleakalā. They just received the opportunity to plant ʻĀhinahina up at the summit. They learned that the ʻĀhinahina is endemic and that it flowers only once in its lifetime. They are helping to preserve a very special species!

Submitted by: Emma Oberg, K-2 Science Kumu

Students placing water on each material.
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Students observing what happened with the sun paper.
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Making UV bead bracelets.
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Making UV bead bracelets.
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Comparing bird and bat facts in small groups.
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Comparing bird and bat facts in small groups.
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Each student got the opportunity to plant their own Silversword or ʻĀhinahina.
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Students had time to observe the habitat around them and reflect on their morning.
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Students learning about how there are over 2,000 nests of the ʻUaʻu up at Haleakalā!
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