Hawaii's Marine Wildlife:
Whales, Dolphins, Turtles, and Seals
A Course of Study

Based on a currciulum written by Emily Gardner, M.S.
for Earthtrust
and the Hawaii State Department of Education

Introduction

• Introductory Terms and Concepts
• How an Ecosystem Works
• Human Impact and Responsibility
• Hawaiian Perspectives on the Ocean
• Suggested Activities for the Teacher Utilizing This Curriculum as a Teaching Tool

Humpback Whales

• Biology and Natural History
• A Closer Look at Hawaii's Humpbacks
• Factors Affecting Humpback Whale Populations
• Protective Measures
• Suggested Activities for the Teacher Utilizing This Curriculum as a Teaching Tool

Hawaiian Monk Seals

• Biology and Natural History
• A Closer Look at the Monk Seal: Hawaii's Favorite Pinniped
• Factors Affecting the Population of Hawaiian Monk Seals
• Protective Measures
• Suggested Activities for the Teacher Utilizing This Curriculum as a Teaching Tool

Green Sea Turtles

• Biology and Natural History
• A Closer Look at Honu
• Factors Affecting Green Sea Turtle Populations
• Protective Measures
• Suggested Activities for the Teacher Utilizing This Curriculum as a Teaching Tool

Dolphins

• Biology and Natural History
• A Closer Look at Nai'a
• Factors Affecting Dolphin Populations
• Protective Measures
• Suggested Activities for the Teacher Utilizing This Curriculum as a Teaching Tool

Appendix I: General Overview of the Four Species

Appendix II: Some of the Major Laws Protecting Endangered Wildlife

• The Endangered Species Act
• The Marine Mammal Protection Act
• The Convention on the International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

Appendix III: Glossary

Bibliography

Suggested Supplementary Materials

EarthTrust

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