Sense of Self

Identifying relationships to nature
Students will:
* Develop a deeper understanding of who they are
* Build deeper connections with the world/environment around them
* Grow respect for all life and its unique and relevant expressions

Making Polynesian designs, shapes, and symbols
Students will:
– Gain knowledge about Polynesian designs, shapes, and symbols
– Deepen understanding of connections to the environment and things important
– Create a representation 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