KŪKULUOKALANI
On this page you will find KVA created videos, links and worksheets
​ to help you learn about Kūkuluokalani, or the Hawaiian Star Compass.  
KŪKULUOKALANI INTRODUCTION
This video introduces viewers to the Kūkuluokalani, including a little history on how it was created. 
Recommended for grades K-2 , or beginning learners
LET'S LEARN THE KŪKULUOKALANI
​EPISODE 1: CARDINAL POINTS
Learn the Cardinal Points of the Kūkuluokalani!
Recommended for grades K-2 , or beginning learners
LET'S LEARN THE KŪKULUOKALANI
​EPISODE 2: QUADRANTS
Learn the Quadrants of the Kūkuluokalani!
Recommended for grades 1-6, in conjunction with Episode 1
LET'S LEARN THE KŪKULUOKALANI
​EPISODE 3: 
​CREATE YOUR OWN KŪKULUOKALANI
Draw and label your own Kūkuluokalani using your own easy to find supplies at home.  
Recommended for grades 1-6, following Episodes 1 and 2
LET'S LEARN THE KŪKULUOKALANI
​EPISODE 4: HALE
Learn all the hale, or houses, of the Kūkuluokalani.  
Recommended for grades 3-6, following Episodes 1-3
LET'S LEARN THE KŪKULUOKALANI
​EPISODE 5: 
​ADDING HALE TO YOUR OWN KŪKULUOKALANI
​Add hale names to the Kūkuluokalani
​created in episode 3.   
Recommended for grades 3-6, following Episodes 1-4

Printable Worksheets

Grades K-2

​Kūkuluokalani Cardinal Points and Quadrants  Students cut out names and pictures and paste in the correct location 

Grades 3 and up

​Blank Kūkuluokalani
Students label and color code their own Kūkuluokalani
Kūkuluokalani Answer Key
Students use the answer key to help them label and create their own Kūkuluokalani

Printable Name Cards

More Kūkuluokalani activities:

Draw the Kūkuluokalani
Directionals ONLY with Spelling
Early Learners
Review Kūkuluokalani Directionals
Learn a little more about these directions
Early Learners

Online Resources

Earth Day Star Lesson Video
Featuring Nainoa Thompson
Polynesian Star Compass
By Sam Low
BISHOP MUSEUM - PLANETARIUM LINKS