Classroom Presentations

The Maui Invasive Species Committee is committed to fostering the next generation to mālama ʻāina by building K-12 connections to our natural resources through classroom presentations across Maui Nui. Rooted in the Hōʻike o Haleakalā curriculum, students will learn about Hawaiʻi’s unique natural history, threats from invasive species, and how they can protect their island home.

The Hōʻike o Haleakalā curriculum is based on the unique natural history of Hawaiʻi. Divided by Mauiʻs climatic zones, the curriculum explores the island of Maui mauka to makai through place and science-based exercises. 

An invasive species chapter explores how harmful species affect our natural environment and way of life.  Developed by Maui scientists, cultural practitioners, and teachers, the curriculum is written for high school but adaptable for all ages and free to educators and the general public. MISC currently houses the curriculum which is the foundation of our classroom activities and educator workshops. Explore activities online by ecosystem or search by subject matter, standard, and/or resource type. 

Along with curriculum based presentations, we also offer species-specific presentations about our work that cover coqui frogs, little fire ants, or any of our target species, general information about invasive species in Hawai’i, and more through hands-on activities. Depending on scheduling and staffing, we may be able to guide your students on a field learning activity. .Contact us today to schedule a presentation for your class or group. Email miscpr@hawaii.edu for more information. Sign up for our newsletter to get updates on our environmental education offerings.