bacteria, fungi, and some animals that break down organic material; the term may be used to mean ‘decomposing bacteria,’ which break down organic material into its inorganic components (M2)
See Hōʻike in action for yourself. Maui teachers can request a classroom visit.
High school science curriculum designed by Maui teachers and field biologists
Bring the unique environment of Hawaiʻi into your classroom
bacteria, fungi, and some animals that break down organic material; the term may be used to mean ‘decomposing bacteria,’ which break down organic material into its inorganic components (M2)
The Hōʻike o Haleakalā Curriculum was originally produced by the Hawaiʻi Natural History Association, Nā Kumu o Haleakalā, Haleakalā National Park, and The Nature Conservancy.
The curriculum is now housed, maintained, and promoted by the Maui Invasive Species Committee, a project of the University of Hawaiʻi-Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit.