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ELA Lesson: Environmental Stewardship in Hawai‘i

Created by Teacher(s): Emily Pepitone|Updated: January 27, 2025
Lesson Plan Grades 9-12 Created by SubjectToClimate teachers

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Students explore the concept of environmental stewardship, investigating how the ali‘i managed resources and how this changed over time with the arrival of foreigners to the islands. Students outline an argumentative essay discussing the environmental legacy of the ali‘i. 

Inquire: Students observe a painting of Lahaina in the past and generate questions about its environment.
Investigate: Students read about the land management practices of the ali‘i, how the practices changed with foreign arrivals, and current land management practices in Lahaina.
Inspire: Students discuss the land management practices of the ali‘i and outline an argumentative essay about their legacy.
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Subjects: Social Studies, English Language Arts
Duration: 2 hours
Region: Hawai'i

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Emily Pepitone

AP Language, 11th Grade English Teacher

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