Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park in Hawaiʻi is an ideal place to study anchialine pools. With the Anchialine Pools STEM Kit, students build physical models to learn how the hidden groundwater is vital to the survival of these culturally significant pools.
Big Concepts: include: 1) groundwater – surface water interactions; 2) stratification; 3) effects of groundwater extraction; and 4) cultural context.
Scientific Inquiry Skills include: 1) constructing physical models; 2) scientific illustration; 3) map versus cross-sectional views; and 4) use of science notebooks.
This kit is for LOCAL PICK UP ONLY.
Anchialine Pools STEM Kit Tutorials
- Preparing the sand video
- Preparing the colored water video
- Cleaning the sand video
- Anchialine Pools STEM Kit Facilitator’s Guide (complete guide)
- Anchialine Pools STEM Kit Clean-Up & Repacking Instructions
- Anchialine Pools STEM Kit Material List
Anchialine Pools STEM Kit Resources
- Science Notebook Template (for use in lieu of Science Notebooks)
- Science Notebook Template (Spanish version)
- Science Notebook Evaluation Rubric (coming soon)
- Anchialine Pools STEM Kit Instruction Booklet (for more information, contact Andrew Warnock)
Other Helpful Resources
- Disappearing ʻOpae ʻula (red shrimp)
- Kaloko-Honokōhau 3D Paper Model
- Waters of Kāne Dice Game
- Waters of Kāne Clever Catch Ball
- The Waters of Kaloko-Honokōhau Self-Guided Nature Trail Guide
- Electrical Conductivity Backpack
- Schoolyard Water Budget STEM Kit
- Kaloko-Honokōhau Reference Materials
Borrowing the Anchialine Pool STEM Kits
Kona, Hawaiʻi Educators should contact the park to make arrangements.
Colorado Educators should contact the NSEOC through the loan application below.
There is no charge to educators who wish to borrow any of our STEM kits. Complete the Loan Application Form below – please note that in order for it to be submitted to the EOC, you will need to verify the form via an email that will get sent to you once you click Submit. We appreciate applications to be sent 2 weeks in advance to the desired use date.
Please contact Courtney Gooding Butler with any questions for to find out the kit’s availability.
This kit is for local pick-up only.
- Local Pick-Up Loan Application Form – for educators in the immediate area of Fort Collins (i.e.: Greeley, Loveland, Ault, Windsor, Johnstown, etc.)
- Educator Feedback Survey – must be completed after returning kits to the NSEOC and before another kit can be requested
