Introduction to Hawaii VFT

Introduction to Hawaii VFT Summary of trip Take off Lei Greeting Map of the Hawaiian Islands Facts about Hawaii The Island of Oahu Map, facts about Oahu and things to do and

see. Note: websites are listed on some slides. The Island of Maui Map, facts about Maui and things to do and

see. The Big Island Of Hawaii –Map and Facts and Volcanoes National

Park To be continued … http://www.therecordist.com/assets/sound/mp3_09/Jet_777_Takeoff.mp3

My Virtual Field TripTO: The Hawaiian

IslandsOn this trip to Hawaii we will visit the islands of Oahu and Maui. Due to the limitations of this presentation the other islands will be added later. Make sure to pause for music and sound effects on slides.Highlights are swimming with the Dolphins, visiting Pearl Harbor, the Dole Pineapple Plantation, visiting a dormant volcano and other adventures.

And away we go…Buckle your seat belts (wait awhile for the take

off)

When you arrive you will be greeted with a flower

lei…

Map of the Hawaiian IslandsThis will be the beginning to our

Virtual Tour to the Hawaiian Islands

Historical Facts State Capital: Honolulu State Bird: Nene State Flower: Yellow hibiscus State Fish: Humuhumunukunuku apua'a State Marine Mammal: Hump Back Whale State Tree: Kukui http://honoluluguide.com/uploads/article/1279426667.jpghttp://

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http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/hawaii/

State Capital- Honolulu

State Bird - Nene

State Flower – Yellow Hibiscus

State Fish - Humuhumunukunuku apua'a

State Mammal – Humpback Whale

State Tree - Kukui

State Flag

First Stop! Island of Oahu

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Facts About Oahu1. Oahu is the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands2. The average temperature range is 71-80 degrees

3. The highest point on Oahu is Mt. Kaala, which

rises 4,020 feet above sea level.4. The island of Oahu is formed from the remnants

of two large shield volcanoes6. On the North Shore, beaches are often dangerous

in winter with waves higher than 25 feet.7. Iolani Palace in Honolulu is the only royal palace

in the United States.

Diamond Head and Waikiki

BeachThis is located on the island of Oahu. Waikiki is one of the most popular beaches in Hawaii. You can take a hike to the lookout tower in the top of the crater of Diamond Head.

http://www.google.com/images?q=Diamond+head+and+waikiki

Sea Life Park on the Island of

OahuYou can visit Sea Life Park while you are in Oahu. While you are

there you can swim with the Dolphins

The Dolphin Cove Show at Sea Life Park

They’ll jump, spin, flip, and entertain you. Relax in our large, open-air theater and watch our dolphins perform some of the most breathtaking moves you’re ever seen. We’ve designed the show to be educational, amusing, and thrilling.

For more information go to: http://www.sealifeparkhawaii.com/

Hiking Diamond Head

http://www.lavasurfer.com/info/hikediamondhead.html

Diamond Head is an extinct volcanic crater located in

Honolulu, Hawaii on the island of Oahu. It is located a short

distance from Waikiki. A hike up the crater provides good exercise

and spectacular 360-degree views of the island.

Hike Diamond Head

Diamond Head is famous for the lookout tower at its peak. It is an extinct volcanic crater located in Honolulu, Hawaii on the island of Oahu. It is located a short distance from Waikiki Beach.

On the right: Hiking map of Diamond Head Crater.

Pearl Harbor2011 Will Be the 70th Anniversary

of Pearl Harbor Day

December 7, 2011 will be the 70th anniversary of the Japanese attack

on Pearl Harbor.

http://www.nps.gov/valr/index.htm

National Park Service VFT Website

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Pearl Harbor Brief History

Pearl Harbor is located on the south coast of the island of Oahu

and it is the largest harbor in Hawaii. It is also a United States National Historic Landmark. Pearl Harbor is most famous for being the target of a surprise attack by

Japanese fighter planes on December 7, 1941.

Museum at Pearl Harbor

This is the outside lobby to the museum before boarding the naval shuttle boat for Pearl Harbor. The painting in the bottom picture is the USS Arizona

Oil Leaking from the Arizona

Oil Still Leaking from the Wreckage of the USS Arizona

Pictured below: On the Arizona Memorial

Sites to see at Pearl Harbor

The main attraction is taking a Naval Shuttle to see the USS

Arizona Memorial

The cost to visit the Arizona Memorial is free.

The Polynesian Cultural Center

http://www.polynesia.com/

Cultures History at the Center

Aotearoa (New Zealand), Hawaii, Samoa, Tonga, Polynesian Triangle, Fiji, Rapa Nui (Easter Island) and Tahiti

Native Hawaiian Demonstration

The Native Hawaiian is demonstration how to climb a coconut tree at the Polynesian

Cultural Center

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The Cultural Center Luau

Luau Pig being prepared

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Waikiki BeachDUKE KAHANAMOKU

He's the most famous name in surfing -- an Olympic champion, Hollywood actor and Hawaiian

folk hero. He's also remembered for his grace in the water, his

good humor, and his sportsmanship.

Dole Pineapple Plantation There is lots to do at the Dole

Pineapple Plantation: Pineapple Express Train Tour Pineapple fields Plantation Garden tour World’s LargestPineapple Maze Come join the fun! http://www.dole-plantation.com/

http://www.dole-plantation.com/

Pineapple Express

Dole Pineapple Maze

The History of the PineappleHISTORY OF THE PINEAPPLE

The pineapple is a fruit that has spiny and armored covering and on the inside a wonderful tasting fruit. The pineapple is in the bromeliad family and was given its English name for its resemblance to a pine cone.

Hanauma BayThis is a Marine Life Conservation Area:The place to go snorkel or swim to see the fish in the tidal pools.

http://www.hawaiiweb.com/html/hanauma_bay_beach.html

Island of Maui

http://www.google.com/images

Facts About Maui Maui is the second

largest of the Hawaiian Islands Biggest Towns:

1. Kahului 2. Wailuku 3. Lahaina

Average Temperature:75-85 degrees Fahrenheit.

Major Industries: 1. Tourism 2. Sugar 3. Pineapple 4. Cattle 5. Diversified Agriculture

Haleakala National Park

House of the Rising Sun

Visit Haleakala Crater – this picture is at sunrise. The crater is similar to the moon.

http://www.nps.gov/hale/index.htm

Haleakala National Park See the silver sword

plants the only place in the world these plants growSilver Sword Plants

Horseback to Haleakala Crater, Ka Moa O Pele

Junction Ride

This ride descends Sliding Sands Trail to the Crater floor 2500 ft. below where a well

deserved picnic lunch is served featuring our delicious croissant sandwiches

http://www.ponyexpresstours.com/crater.htm

The Maui Ocean Center

Maui Ocean Center Tube

Visit the underwater world at the Maui Ocean Center. The aquariums goal is to create a long life relationship between people and the ocean.

http://www.mauioceancenter.com/

Whale Watching

If you are here during peak season from December 15th to April 15th, do yourself a favor and go on a whale watch.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5b/MauiActivities%26Tours.jpg

Drive to Heavenly Hana

The Seven Sacred Pools

Waterfalls along the way

The road to Hana is 40 miles of winding roads. Along the way you will see rainforest and waterfalls. One of the famous attractions is the seven sacred pools.

http://www.mauiinformationguide.com/road-to-hana.php

Map of the Big Island of Hawaii

Facts About the Big Island of

Hawaii

Kilauea Volcano continues to erupt to this very day increasing the size of the island everyday.

Thurston Lava Tube - Lava tubes are natural conduits through which lava travels beneath the surface of a lava flow, expelled by a volcano during an eruption.

Kona Coffee is grown on the island since 1813 in the city of Kona.

1. The Big Island of Hawaii is the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands, at just over one million years old. In fact, the daily lava flow keeps the island growing larger every day.

2. Hawaii is the name of the island as well as the state.

3. 3. Earth's most active volcano, Kilauea, is on the Big Island.

4. Mauna Loa, which last erupted in 1984, is the most massive mountain on earth, consists of 10,000 cubic miles of rock, and is 13,677 feet high.

Volcanoes National Park

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park displays the results of 70 million years of volcanism, migration, and evolution

A hui hou Until we meet again

Aloha ‘Oe Music by Disney’s Lilo and Stitch