THE KINGDOM OF OCEANA

STUDY GUIDES

As supplements to The Kingdom of Oceana, two study guides are available for teachers to enrich their student’s understanding of Hawaii and Polynesia. Each Study Guide includes key vocabulary words, discussion topics, essay questions, and multiple choice quizzes.

STUDY GUIDE 1

Literature, History, and Humanities

Key Topics:

Literary Devices

Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey

Artistic License

Hawaiian History and Culture

Polynesian Sailors and Navigators

The Hawaiian Language

Hawaiian Culture

Hawaiian Religion and Mythology

Social Issues Addressed in The Kingdom of Oceana

STUDY GUIDE 2

Earth Science

The Science Behind the Story

Key Topics:

The Hawaiian Islands

The Birth of the Islands

Mauna Kea

Microclimates of Hawaii

The State of Hawaii

Volcanoes

Beaches, Coral Reefs, and Seas

Geographic Isolation

The Wildlife of The Kingdom of Oceana