Sense of Self

Smart in many ways
Students will:
* Learn about multiple ways that intelligence is demonstrated
* Use a self-assessment to discover the different ways they are smart
* Begin learning how these strengths can be applied to daily life

Using kalo (taro) to represent family
Students will:
* Use the metaphor of the kalo (taro) to represent their ʻOhana (family) and connections to their genealogy.

Linking passion & ability to excel
Students will:
* Explore and discover their passions and abilities to help them chart a course for their future.

Exploring Culture through storytelling
Students will:
* Use a writing template that encourages exploration of their cultural heritage
* Interview family members & co-write a cultural heritage poem using same template
* Practice presentation skills by reading aloud their poems
* Explore diverse mediums of expression for sharing their poems with an audience

Creating meaningful representations
Students will:
* Focus attention on relevant topics (self, family, community)
* Learn about the meanings of symbols, both historical and current
* Create meaningful representations that incorporate historic Hawaiian symbols

Setting goals for school and life
Students will:
* Deepen understanding of how goals support achievement
* Identify respected people; discuss how they achieved their success
* Create SMART goals

Fostering a healthier diet
Students will:
– understand the importance of a healthy diet.

Tapping the power of hope, faith & love
Students will:
* Learn the song Ekolu Mea Nui – Three Great Things (Faith, Hope, Love)
* Create a reflection (position statement, poem, personal quote, or illustration) incorporating the three key ideas presented in this song