Papahana Kuaola  Hawaiian Geology Bus Tour Stops

Located on the Windward side of  O'ahu, St. Anthony and St. John Vianney school have joined together on a collaborated activity utilizing the resources and experiences provided by the Lelekamanu program.  We participated in Papahana Kuaola Hawaiian Geology Bus Tour. This voyage presented an opportunity to learn about the Hawaiian traditions, different types of Pohaku, and how the land formed and changed over time. 

St. Anthony and St. John Vianney schools experienced a sense of  'ohana by  interacting with one another during discussions & response activities.  We also, shared ideas, a Pohaku scavenger hunt, ate lunch together, and through this weebly the two schools will continue to collaborate by blogging with one another.   For millions of years, forces in nature have been building and eroding the Hawaiian Islands. Since ancient days, Hawaiians have viewed these forces of nature as  expressions of their gods.

                                                                                                


                                                                                                                                                                   LelekamanuProgram,          
Office of Hawaiian Affairs & Cooke Foundation                                                                                                                                                                          July 2010

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MAKAPUU AND KOKO HEAD CRATER

Reef limestone blocks weighing up to 500 lbs., and as high as 200 feet above sea level were found in the valley just west of Makapuu Head.  Koko Head Crater is shaped like a horseshoe. It is a tuff cone with two craters on its eastern side.