Learn & compare Hawaiian counting
Students will participate in a math activity coming from a Hawaiian cultural practice and compare what they learn to the math they practice today. The activity outcome will include creation of a Hawaiian math guide.
Creating through collaboration
Students will:
* Build group bonds to foster collaboration and friendships
* Learn about everyone’s interests, connections, and cultures
* Develop appreciation for diversity by learning about layers of culture
Learning by serving community
Students will:
– Build connections to their community by giving back in a useful way
– Learn collaboration skills through authentic work experience
– Develop abilities to problem solve and create
– Identify benefits of community service
Developing the ability to focus
Students will develop critical observation skills
Exploring relationships and responsibilities to place
Students will:
* Be able to understand themselves and how they fit in their place
* Start to think about their kuleana to that place and how they can contribute and help their community thrive
Words from kūpuna on the importance of place
Students will:
– Be introduced to the significance of “place” in Hawaiian culture.
– Read and discuss various quotes from respected Hawaiian leaders and scholars.
– Deepen understanding of why place is so important in Hawaiian culture.
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
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.