Curriculum

 

2021-2022

Loko Iʻa

Learning about loko iʻa (Native Hawaiian fish ponds) as an example of a food source, natural resource management system, cultural practices, and wahi pana.

NGSS Alignment:

  • Photosynthesis (MS-LS1-6)

  • Ecosystem Populations (MS-LS2-4)

  • Biodiversity (MS-LS2-5)

  • Genetics (MS-LS4-4)

  • Minimizing Human Impacts (MS-ESS3-3)

  • Resource Consumption (MS-ESS3-4)

Kuʻu One Hānau

Establishing a sense of place by using sand to tell the story of the beaches in our community.

NGSS Alignment:

  • Geology (MS-ESS2-2)

  • Understanding Design Constraints (MS-ETS1-1)

Natural Phenomenon

Learning about examples of extreme weather in our community and their impacts.

NGSS Alignment:

  • Weather Patterns (MS-ESS3-2)

Makaliʻi

Using the sky to determine the time of year and the start of Makahiki season.

NGSS Alignment:

  • The Cycle of Seasons (MS-ESS1-1)