History And Culture Of Hawaii example essay topic

Hawaii: Paradise Island Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the physical geography, history and culture of Hawaii. Central Idea: We will see that Hawaii is a special place, by looking at its physical geography, history, and culture. Introduction I. What comes to mind when you think of palm trees, beautiful beaches, luaus and hula dances? A. Hawaii. The "Aloha" state. II. Do you know what aloha means? A. Aloha is the Hawaiian word meaning love. B. It is also used to say hello or goodbye to visitors..

During my visit to Hawaii, I was able to learn a great deal about its geography, history and culture. IV. Today I will like to share with you some of the geographical, historical and cultural values of Hawaii. (Transition: Let's start with the physical geography.) Body. Hawaii is the only state made up of islands and islets formed from volcanoes. A. It is the southernmost state in the United States 1. Located south of the Tropic of Cancer.

2. The only state located in the tropics, and the without territory on the mainland of any continent. B. Hawaii has eight major islands that are inhabited. 1. Hawaii (known as The Big Island), Oahu (capital city is Honolulu), Maui, Moloka'i, Kaua'i, Lana'i, Ni; ih au, and Kah o " ola we are the eight islands that are inhabited. 2. The remaining 132 islets are uninhabited.

3. Has more than 70 state parks and recreation areas. C. Hawaii has mild temperatures all year, and rainfall due to its rainforest. 1. Summer temperatures average about 82 degrees Fahrenheit. 2.

Winter temperatures average 77 degrees Fahrenheit. 3. The average annual precipitation in Hawaii are 110 inches. D. An abundance of tropical fruit and vegetables grow in Hawaii because of its rich soil. 1. Pineapple and sugarcane are the most popular of produce grown there.

2. Other tropical fruit grown in Hawaii are: bananas, coconut, guava, and papaya. 3. Macadamia nuts and coffee beans as well. (Transition: Now we will look at the history and population of Hawaii.) II.

Hawaii was first inhabited about two thousand years ago. A. Polynesians from Marquesas Island was the first to live there. 1. They were short. 2. About 800 years later, another group of Polynesians from Tahiti also came to reside in Hawaii. 3.

They were tall. B. Honolulu has the only royal palaces in the United States. 1. King Kalakaua built the Iola ni Palace 2. Queen Liliuokalani's throne. 3.

Queen Emma Summer Palace located outside of Honolulu. C. According to the 2000 census, 1,211,537 people live in Hawaii. 1. Asians and Pacific Islanders make up 61.9 percent of the population in Hawaii. 2.

On the other hand, the remaining 38.1 percent of Hawaii's population is comprised of Native Hawaiians, Caucasians, African-Americans, Native Americans and Hispanics. D. Hawaii was a U.S. Territory from 1898 through 1959.1. Pearl Harbor attacked by the Japanese in 1941.2. Became the 50th state on August 12, 1959.3. USS Arizona Memorial is a floating memorial above the remains of the U.S. battleship sunk during this raid by Japan. (Transition: In addition to its geographical and historical diversity, we will go on to discover Hawaii's culture and traditions.) II. Hawaii's islands are alive with diverse cultures, languages, and lifestyles. A. There are many cultural traditions celebrated on the Hawaiian islands.

1. Hula dancing 2. Luau- An elaborate Hawaiian feast. 3. Polynesian cultural center - traditions of different ethnic groups are displayed and performed. 4.

Became a national tourist place. B. Hawaii has its own alphabet and languages. 1. Official languages: Hawaiian and English 2. Alphabet consists of twelve letters: a, e, i o, u, h, k, l, m, n, p, and w. Conclusion I hope you see from the diversity of Hawaii's geography, history, and culture why it is a special place to live as well as visit. Thank you

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BooksHintz, Martin. "America the Beautiful: Hawaii". New York: Children's Press, 1999.
This author describes the geography, plants, animals, history, languages, and people of Hawaii, a state made up of Pacific islands. Foster, Jeanette. Frommer's Hawaii. New Jersey: Wiley Publishing Inc, 2004 In summary, the author of this book explains Hawaii's tourism, as well as its traditions and cultures.
Fr adin, Dennis Brin dell. From Sea to Shining Sea: Hawaii. Chicago: Children's Press, 1994.