Http://www.hwrf.org/Aloha%21.html
This site is geared to give insight into the research and educational activities the researchers find. While research is going on there are weekly blogs updating visitors on what the researches are finding. There is information about the organization and facts on the humpback whales. There is also a page where that can test your ability to match flukes, a technique used to identify whales. 4 out of 5.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Hawaiian Island Humpback Whales
http://hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov/
The Hawaiian Island Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary constitutes one of the world's most important humpback whale habitats. The website explains their purpose, why they are located where they are and what they do. Their are maps and information about the sanctuary and update current sanctuary issues. Entanglement is a big concern along with collisions, water quality and marine debris. The website also includes information on their education and outreach programs. 5 out of 5.
The Hawaiian Island Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary constitutes one of the world's most important humpback whale habitats. The website explains their purpose, why they are located where they are and what they do. Their are maps and information about the sanctuary and update current sanctuary issues. Entanglement is a big concern along with collisions, water quality and marine debris. The website also includes information on their education and outreach programs. 5 out of 5.
The Formation of the Hawaiian Islands
http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/GG/HCV/haw_formation.html
The Hawaii Center of Volcanology is a combination of research and teaching scientists in Hawaii. This is one of the links from their homepage. It's focus is on the formation of the Hawaiian Islands. It's discusses the five major volcanoes that constructed the Big Island. The site explains the Hawaiian hot spot and goes into deeper detail on how the islands were all individually formed. There is also an active Hawaiian volcanoes summary page that gives details on the active and potentially active volcanoes in Hawaii. 5 out of 5.
The Hawaii Center of Volcanology is a combination of research and teaching scientists in Hawaii. This is one of the links from their homepage. It's focus is on the formation of the Hawaiian Islands. It's discusses the five major volcanoes that constructed the Big Island. The site explains the Hawaiian hot spot and goes into deeper detail on how the islands were all individually formed. There is also an active Hawaiian volcanoes summary page that gives details on the active and potentially active volcanoes in Hawaii. 5 out of 5.
Polynesian Culture Center
http://www.polynesia.com/hawaii/introduction.html
The Polynesian Culture Center provides insight into the Hawaiian islands and the state of Hawaii very well. The site includes everything from a brief introduction to the state to the history and development of the hula in Hawaii. The geography of the islands and Hawaii's population each have their own links. The Polynesian Culture Center is a valid source. 4 out of 5.
The Polynesian Culture Center provides insight into the Hawaiian islands and the state of Hawaii very well. The site includes everything from a brief introduction to the state to the history and development of the hula in Hawaii. The geography of the islands and Hawaii's population each have their own links. The Polynesian Culture Center is a valid source. 4 out of 5.
Hawaiian Culture
http://www.to-hawaii.com/hawaiian-culture.php
This site provides it's visitors with information on Hawaiian culture. There are links to the different islands where cultural differences are discussed. The website explains the importances and symbolism of leis, the hula, the music, canoeing and other traditions. The site is clear and easy to use to quickly get the information you are looking for. 4 out of 5.
This site provides it's visitors with information on Hawaiian culture. There are links to the different islands where cultural differences are discussed. The website explains the importances and symbolism of leis, the hula, the music, canoeing and other traditions. The site is clear and easy to use to quickly get the information you are looking for. 4 out of 5.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Hawaii State Geography
http://www.kidport.com/reflib/usageography/facts/hawaii.htm
This is a very kid friendly site. The purpose of this site is to provide informations about Hawaii. The very easy to use layout links a visitor to Key Facts, Geographic Landmarks, Points of Interest, Major Industries, Historical Highlights, Population, Culture, Climate, and Interesting Tidbits. The site is in a language that is easy for children to understand and use in research. 4 out of 5.
This is a very kid friendly site. The purpose of this site is to provide informations about Hawaii. The very easy to use layout links a visitor to Key Facts, Geographic Landmarks, Points of Interest, Major Industries, Historical Highlights, Population, Culture, Climate, and Interesting Tidbits. The site is in a language that is easy for children to understand and use in research. 4 out of 5.
All about the State
http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/hi_intro.htm
This site has information about the state of Hawaii. It provides a information on the state name, geography, maps and information on the economy. There is also a list of resources and books that provide additional information on the state. This site briefly touches on a lot of topics and gives useful information for researching Hawaii. 5 out of 5.
This site has information about the state of Hawaii. It provides a information on the state name, geography, maps and information on the economy. There is also a list of resources and books that provide additional information on the state. This site briefly touches on a lot of topics and gives useful information for researching Hawaii. 5 out of 5.
Friday, July 15, 2011
History
http://www.hawaiihistory.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=ig.page&CategoryID=1
This site is filled will information about Ancient Hawaii. There is a timeline starting in 1778 when Captain Cook first arrived on the Big Island of Hawaii through the present day. The website also includes information on the birth of the islands along with the water cycles around the Hawaiian Islands.
As a resource this site provides valid and useful information. The timeline is especially beneficial for a research assignment as it lays out events one after the other. 4 out of 5.
This site is filled will information about Ancient Hawaii. There is a timeline starting in 1778 when Captain Cook first arrived on the Big Island of Hawaii through the present day. The website also includes information on the birth of the islands along with the water cycles around the Hawaiian Islands.
As a resource this site provides valid and useful information. The timeline is especially beneficial for a research assignment as it lays out events one after the other. 4 out of 5.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Hawaii infoplease
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0108204.html
This site provides basic facts about Hawaii. The facts include everything from the state capital to the state tree. There is a brief history about the islands of Hawaii. There is also access to links about Population, economy, climate and geography. It is intended to provide a reader with basic information on Hawaii.
The positive aspects of this site are that the facts are clear and easily read. The disadvantages are the lack of detail and format making it look unprofessional. 3 out of 5.
This site provides basic facts about Hawaii. The facts include everything from the state capital to the state tree. There is a brief history about the islands of Hawaii. There is also access to links about Population, economy, climate and geography. It is intended to provide a reader with basic information on Hawaii.
The positive aspects of this site are that the facts are clear and easily read. The disadvantages are the lack of detail and format making it look unprofessional. 3 out of 5.
The Hawaiian Islands
http://www.gohawaii.com
This site is updated by the Official Hawaii Tourism Authority. There is access to information about all of the Hawaiian islands. Each of the islands very different coastlines are described. This site is intended to be used as a travel tool for people planning a trip to Hawaii. The site has useful information on the positive aspects of each island as well as must see locations.
This site is a strong travel tool with a lot of advice for a trip to Hawaii. Within all of this information, however, there is also useful data and facts about Hawaii. 3 out of 5.
This site is updated by the Official Hawaii Tourism Authority. There is access to information about all of the Hawaiian islands. Each of the islands very different coastlines are described. This site is intended to be used as a travel tool for people planning a trip to Hawaii. The site has useful information on the positive aspects of each island as well as must see locations.
This site is a strong travel tool with a lot of advice for a trip to Hawaii. Within all of this information, however, there is also useful data and facts about Hawaii. 3 out of 5.
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