Hawaii

Hawaii!

| həˈwī(y)ē, -ˈwä(y)ē, -ˈwô(y)ē |

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State Capitol: _______________________________
Population: _________________________________
When did it become a state? ___________________

Go to this state’s website and find three more facts about the state.
http://portal.ehawaii.gov/visiting/visiting-hawaii.html

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Hawaii is a very unique state! It’s a state born of fire and some of the most active volcanoes on the planet are here. Hawaii also has the world’s tallest sea mountain, Mauna Kea, which stands 13,796 feet (4,205 m) high! Some of the typical things from Hawaii include: surfing, hula dancing, and sunny beaches. There are 137 total islands and the six major islands that make up Hawaii are: Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and the Big Island (Hawaii).
These islands each have something special to offer and there are 53 state parks and 8 national parks on the islands. One of the most famous national parks is Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The volcano of Kilauea is more than 4,000 feet (1,219 m) high and is still growing. It is the ‘younger brother’ to the 13,679 foot (4,169 m) tall Mauna Loa. There, you can see volcano eruptions from a safe distance almost everyday.
There are two official languages in the state of Hawaii. Those languages are English and Hawaiian. English is dominant and some people fear that Hawaiian is in danger of dying out completely. One of the most famous Hawaiian words is “aloha”. It means ‘hello’, ‘goodbye’, and ‘I love you’ all in one word. Native Hawaiians have a very rich, interesting culture! If you visit, be sure to attend one of the many hula festivals!
1. There are a total of ____ state and national parks in Hawaii.
a) 8
b) 53
c) 61

2. “Aloha” is _______, _______, and _______.
a) an arrival, a departure, lovely
b) a greeting, a farewell, shows love for someone
c) an entry, an exit, attachment to someone

3. Hawaii would be interesting for people who like _______ and _______.
a) hockey, hiking
b) culture, skiing
c) water sports, parties

Find a famous person from this state and answer the following questions. The number of sentences you should have for each answer is in parenthesis. Use paragraph form.

Tell us the person’s name, the city in which they were born, and when they were born. (3)
What did this famous person do? (3)
Would you like to meet this person? Why or why not? (3)
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