Living the Pono way Students will: * Learn about the Law of the Splintered Paddle * Explore the universal concepts of justice, mercy & forgiveness * Design and deliver a personal doctrine about “Truth, Justice & the Pono Way”
Strategies for Kōnane and life Students will: * Create a Kōnane game set and learn how to play this game * Be introduced to strategies for success relevant to Kōnane as well as life * Participate in a Kōnane tournament to apply knowledge of strategies
A universal guide to living pono Students will learn about the universal truth of the Golden Rule and how this understanding might be incorporated into everyday life to support e ola pono, living pono (doing the ‘right thing’).
Learning to work together in unity Students will: * Experience how working together as a team can be challenging * Learn about effective team collaboration and communication
Hawai‘i Slam Poets personify issues impacting youth Students will… * Identify social and emotional issues that come up for many youth * Discuss prevalent issues in their lives and/or school * Brainstorm ways to reduce the challenges and stress they face everyday
Hands on leadership and team building Students will: * Practice teambuilding and communication skills * Connect to the characteristics and attributes of a leader
Understanding different points of view Students will: * Better understand listening/communication skills * Learn there are many ways to look at the same thing * Be aware that our personal perspectives make us who we are * Recognize that individual differences keep relationships interesting * Learn that different points of view can be useful
Creating through collaboration Students will: * Discuss and select an image or topic that is important to their community * Work in collaboration with peers to plan and complete an art project * Make a group collage that exemplifies how individuals can collaborate to create a new “whole”.
Capturing community images Students will: * Look at their surrounding community and environment through the lens of a camera. * Create a mural with images of community. * Increase collaboration and observation skills while expressing creativity and learning about their community.
Makahiki games & leadership Students will: * Study the story of Lonoikamakahiki to learn about leadership through a cultural lens * Learn about and teach the basic Makahiki games and equipment use to other students * Identify personal potential for leadership and growth through a Hawaiian social framework