Today the students became Arenologist. With Mrs. Shimabuku, students learned the different categories of sand.
Abiogenic Sand Types
-Mica
-Olivine
Obsidian
-Basalt
-Granite
-Quarts
-Feldspar
Biogenic Sand Types
-Coral Fragments
-Coraline Algae
-Shells
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| Sand from various beaches on O'ahu |
Students had a great time making their own sand wheel.
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| Mrs. Shimabuku's sand wheel from all over the world |
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| Finished product |
Using the sand wheel, students are able to compare different types of sand from all over O'ahu.
Sandy beach Pipeline Haleiwa Waimanalo Wailupe Leahi Hau'ula Black Point Bellows Lanikai Ala Moana Hulopo'e Bay, Lanai Kailua Waimea Bay Kualoa Kalama Witch's Brew
*You can tell how old an island is by the sand.
Parrot fish can create up to 1100 pounds of sand.
