Observing nature to learn lessons
Students will:
* Understand how the Hawaiian people of old observed things in nature to teach them valuable lessons about themselves
* Learn how they can use nature to influence positive values & behaviors
Sharing self through art
Students will:
* Deepen their understanding about themselves
* Build connections with peers by sharing about their lives
Helping others; helping yourself
Students will:
* Learn about personal agreements we make that help shape who we are
* Relate ‘Ōlelo No’eau on the power of words to the Four Agreements
* Use the “The Four Agreements” to practice pono communication skills
Identifying your power animal; creating class connections
Students will:
* Gain knowledge and understanding how different cultures relate to the attributes of different animals.
* Learn how our observations of these different animal attributes may teach us about our own attributes.
Setting & supporting goals
Students will:
* Use the analogy of a kite to think about what it takes to achieve goals
* Build and decorate a kite that represents their goals and dreams (on the top) as well as what will support them to do well (underneath).
Identifying skills, interests, and passions of a group
* Provide students with a chance to identify some of their skills, interests and passions
* Allow a group to learn about each other’s unique and common strengths and interests
* Provide information about students that enables teachers to build relevancy and relationships
Examining injustice to promote pono
Students will:
* Examine the ways that injustice affects people
* Describe ways to address injustice with pono behaviors
* Understand the meaning of nonviolence by identifying nonviolent qualities
Learning about the power of words
Students will:
– Understand Hawaiian thinking about the power of words
– Consider how this ‘Ōlelo No’eau (historical saying) can help people think & speak pono thoughts
Learning about life’s journey
Students will:
– Listen to a story to prompt thinking about “life’s travels” (ups and downs)
– Deepen understanding of the importance of challenges and overcoming obstacles.
Understanding the canoe to help set goals
Students will:
– Learn about canoe paddling in Hawaiian culture to gain understanding of the importance of patience, responsibility, support systems, and having a destination to paddle to.
– Participate in an activity that teaches critical thinking, collaboration, and observation skills.
– Revisit personal goals and apply new learning about the canoe to help achieve them.