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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 
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Grades 3 and up

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

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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
  • Planetarium Activities - https://www.bishopmuseum.org/planetarium-activities/
  • Constellation Creation (create your own constellations and moʻolelo) - https://www.bishopmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Constellation-Creation.pdf
  • Astronomy Resources (Hawaii Sky tonight maps and video on how to use map) - https://www.bishopmuseum.org/astronomy-resources/
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Phone: 
808.286.4176
Mailing Address:
Kanehunamoku Voyaging Academy
47-705 Kamehameha Hwy, Unit A

Kaneohe HI 96744
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