IAS Hawaiian Traditional Knowledge

Modules in this theme include

Food chemistry

Perform experiments to determine the nutritional value of a traditional Hawaiian diet and a modern Western diet

Grades 4 – 12

Subjects: Hawaiian Studies, Chemistry, Nutrition

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Opae’ula & Hawaii’s anchialine pools

Discover the biodiversity of Hawaii’s Anchialine Pools
Learn about our endemic Opae’ula and their life cycle
Develop and implement a sustainable harvesting plan

Grades K – 12

Subjects: Hawaiian Studies, Ecology, Biology

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"I Am A Scientist STEM" is a mobile outreach program that shares our labs beyond the Chaminade University campus. Our services are FREE to Hawaii DOE schools. IAS STEM is part of a broader initiative by the Division of Natural Sciences & Mathematics at Chaminade University to encourage science awareness and education in Hawaii's public schools.