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December 7, 2010

What would a 7th grader do?

Chilling question when your middle school days are long behind you and you’re reminded of just how not hip you are each time you put on the tv, the radio, or Google. Nonetheless, What would a 7th grader do? –has been the guiding question for the coral and climate change module IAN is developing for [...]

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July 16, 2010

Applying old wisdoms to new environmental challenges: cultural knowledge and modern management

Stepping out between two patches of naupaka—a Hawaiian coastal shrub with a blossom that looks like it has been cut in half—we see the sharp angles of black lava rock breaking the surface of turquoise water and the regal posts of a heiau (place for ceremonial rituals) climbing into the sky. Our quest to explore [...]

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July 9, 2010

Learning through inquiry and observation

How do we learn about the world around us? How do we tap into the natural curiosity kids possess? How do you create a sense of place in a virtual world? Such hefty questions require expert knowledge from a variety of fields. Thus, IAN and the National Park Service Pacific Island Network Inventory and Monitoring [...]

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