Download 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
Download 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
Download Exploring similarities & differences Students will learn what group members have in common.
Download Capturing Kupuna Wisdom and Community History Students will: * Increase understanding of their community through research and interviewing * Apply language arts skills including critical thinking, questioning, listening, speaking, and writing * Work in collaboration to document and perpetuate community wisdom and history
Download Word cards encouraging pono actions Students will: * Learn about or revisit the concepts “words have power” and “thoughts become things” * Develop a pattern of reflecting on a “word of the day” and what insights they can
Download 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
Download 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
Download 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
Download How it looks & how it feels to be bullied Students will:* Experience and discuss a “visual message” that demonstrates the effects of bullying on any youth or adult * Better understand the power of their words
Download Keeping your inner light shining brightStudents will:- Develop a deeper understanding of self and inner strength- Participate in group problem solving that encourages positive solutions