Hawaii Facts for Kids
Hawaii was the 50th state to join the union. It became a state on August 21, 1959.
Capital - Honolulu
Abbreviation - HI
Nickname - Aloha State
Motto - "Ua mau ke ea o ka aina I ka pono" - The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness
Song - Hawaii Ponoi - meaning Hawaii's Own
Bird - Nene
Flower - Hibiscus
Insect - Kamehameha butterfly
Area - approximately 10,932 square miles
Learn more about Hawaii
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
NPS lesson plans focused on volcanos and Hawaiian geology. For grades 3-5.
ʻIolani Palace
ʻIolani Palace represents a time in Hawaiian history when King Kalākaua and his sister and successor, Queen Liliʻuokalani, walked the halls and ruled the Hawaiian Kingdom. Use the About tab to browse through the history of the palace and photos. The Education tab includes activities for PreK-5th graders, a virtual tour, and videos by Hawaiian cultural experts, historians, and museum professionals.
Bishop Museum
The Online Learning Center features photos, videos, blog posts, podcasts, activities, and lesson plans, on Hawaiian history, culture, science, and other subjects.
Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Also known as the USS Arizona Memorial. Read about the history of the Dec. 7, 1941 bombing of Pearl Harbor, including key military sites on Oah'u, and stories from servicemembers who survived. Parents should preview the information on the site to determine suitability for your own family.
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park
NPS lesson plan for grades 3-5 teaches how the Hawaiian islands were formed. A high school lesson plan teaches about Hawaiian culture.
National Tropical Botanical Garden
Videos and printable coloring books for learning about Hawaiian plants and ecosystems.
Polynesian Cultural Center
Features a mini-encyclopedia on the culture of Hawaii, including geography, history, language, and village life.
Hawaiian Wildlife
Hawaii has only one native land mammal, the reclusive and rarely-seen Hawaiian Hoary Bat. However, they have several birds and marine mammals. You can read about them on the Dept of Land and Natural Resources website.
Hawaiian Lei Craft
In Hawaii, residents celebrate Lei Day on May 1st. People give flower leis to each other. They put them around each other's necks and sometimes give a traditional kiss.
Mr. Donn.org - Hawaii
Collection of Hawaii resources from Mr. Donn, who offers one of the largest collections of social studies resources available.
Hawaii Primary Sources (Library of Congress)
Selected Library of Congress primary sources with a Teacher's Guide
50 States.com - Hawaii
Facts & Trivia about Hawaii
RoadsideAmerica.com - Hawaii
Unique tourist attractions and landmarks in Hawaii
Hawaii Map/Quiz Printout
EnchantedLearning.com
Awesome America - Hawaii
Loads of fun facts, photos, and travel information about Hawaii.
