Long before Hawaii became a U.S. state, it was home to a rich and vibrant culture. In this episode, we journey back to ancient Hawaii to learn how early Hawaiians crossed the ocean in canoes, cared for the land and sea, and lived by values like aloha and respect. Discover their amazing knowledge of stars, farming, fishing, and the deep connection they had to ... Show More
Jun 15
How Board Games Came To Be
Long ago, people created board games to entertain themselves and spend time with family and friends. Ancient Egyptians played a game called Senet over 5,000 years ago, using stones and a board with squares. In China, a game called Go was invented more than 2,500 years ago and is ... Show More
10m 11s
Jun 15
Pele's Amazing Soccer Journey
Pele, a soccer legend from Brazil, is known as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He amazed the world with his incredible skills, speed, and powerful shots. Born in a small town, Pele started playing soccer barefoot in the streets before joining a profession ... Show More
9m 49s
Jun 13
How Books Changed the World
Imagine a world without books—how would we learn new things or hear amazing stories? Long ago, people used stone tablets and clay to write down information. As time went on, they discovered how to make paper from plants, which made writing much easier. People began to bind paper ... Show More
9m 27s
Jul 2024
167. Paradise Lost: The Taking of Hawaii
On 7th July 1898, President McKinley formally annexed Hawaii, making it a colonial territory of the USA. It was not until 21st August, 1959, that it became the 50th state. Orchestrated by the American planter class in Hawaii, led by Sanford Dole, this annexation was the culminati ... Show More
47m 21s
<p>Welcome back to class! Put your cute little time traveler cap on because today we’re diving into Hawaiian History, aloha style.</p><p><br></p><p>To support Maui fire relief efforts: </p><p><a href="https://www.auw.org/about/maui-wildfire-relief/" rel="noopener noreferrer" targ ... Show More
