Hawaiian Culture
Native American Culture
Volcano Vocab
Word Wall
Wild Card
100

What country is Hawaii in?

U.S.A. 

100

Native Americans carve stories into a ___ pole to preserve their traditions. 

Totem pole 

100

Magma 

Liquid rock 

100

Main idea

What the story is mostly about

100

What is the name of our librarian? 

Ms. Sparks 

200

This is a dance that Hawaiians do to tell stories: 

Hula

200

Totem poles are made from... 

Wood, paint, carving

200

Erupt

When a volcano erupts, it throws out smoke, rocks, hot ashes, and lava. 

200

Recall

To remember something from the past. 

200

What is the most popular lunch item at Taft?

Cheesy breadsticks 

300

Hawaiians keep the voices of their ancestors alive by.. 

Telling stories, dancing hula.

300

Each family or clan used an ___ to represent them. The animal stood for something special about their culture and identity. 

Animal 

300

Lava

Lava is the hot, liquid rock that comes out of a volcano when it erupts.  

300

Predict 

To say that something will or might happen in the future. 

300

What is Ms. Karla's favorite candy? 

Milk chocolate (or sweet gummies) 

400

How do Hawaiians preserve their culture?

Through dance/hula 

400

How is a totem pole made?

Cutting and preparing the tree, carving the pole, painting the pole, raising the pole, and then celebrating! 

400

Volcano 

A volcano is a mountain that can erupt. 

400

Display 

To put something where people can see it. 

400

What are two sports you can play in high school? 

Swimming, basketball, volleyball, football. 

500

Parents and elders teacher Hawaiian children to respect ____. 

Nature

500

How do Native Americans preserve their traditions?

By carving stories into totem poles.

500

Name one real life volcano! 

Mount St. Helens, Mt. Vesuvius, Mauna Loa. 

500

Determine 

To officially decide something, especially with evidence or facts. 

500

What is Mr. Dale's favorite candy?

Toffee, coconut macaroons 

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