Information can be put into a poster. Or, families can discuss how the situation was resolved. Collect pictures of houses from different regions. Have families think of where these houses are from and discuss how people adapt building styles to the availability of building materials. Describe and locate natural hazards in the physical environment by reading the weekly Earth Watch from the newspaper.
Families can create a map and track one of the natural hazards, like earthquakes.
The Changes That Occurt in the Meaning, Use, Distribution, and Importance of Resources Describe the meaning and role of resources in the student's daily life . Discuss the kinds of resources we have available in Hawaii. How to Apply Geography to Interpret the Past Show how the community has changed by collecting maps, aerial photograghs, interviews, etc. The families should investigate about the history of their community. Discuss solutions to an environmental problem.