Curriculum At A Glance
These units are meant to link the wisdom of The Kahuna: Versatile Masters of Old Hawai‘i (by L. McBride) with the seeking of modern scientific knowledge. Lessons, which can supplement typical DOE high school science classes, are designed to inspire students with labs, trips, guests, films, tech, hands-on projects & the issues & career opportunities relevant to all of us in Hawai‘i.
Start with Unit #1… Integrate Unit #2 for a few weeks or over the year… Choose any Unit from #3 to #9 to blend cultural & science learning…Weave all unit learning into Unit #10…
Note: Answer keys are available by request, as are Word versions of all documents for teachers who wish to revise these materials to better suit the needs of their students. Contact lisa.m.galloway@gmail.com for assistance.
Section 1: Introduction & Overview
Section II: Curriculum Units
Unit 1: A‘o Hawai‘i—Reciprocal Teaching & Learning
Unit 3: Lapa‘au & Mea‘ai—Healers & Food Science
- Kāhuna Lapa‘au Career Cards (PDF Format)
Unit 5: Ho‘oulu ‘Ai—Botany & Agriculture
- Ho‘oulu ‘Ai Career Cards (PDF Format)
- Kilo Hoku Career Cards (PDF Format)
Unit 9: Kilo Moana—Ocean Science
- Kilo Moana Career Cards (PDF Format)
Unit 4: Kilohonua & Kalawai—Geology & Hydrology
- Kalawai Career Cards (PDF Format)
Unit 6: Nānā Uli—Climatology & Meteorology
- Nānā Uli Career Cards (PDF Format)
Unit 8: Kuhikuhipu‘uone Wilikī—Architecture & Engineering
- Kuhikuhipu‘uone Wilikī Career Cards (PDF Format)
Unit 10: Ka ‘Aha Mua—Future Resource Management
- Ka ‘Aha Mua (PDF Format)