Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Monday, December 7, 2015
Week of 12/7 ~
Things we use that are made out of cotton ~
Toys
Jr High Class
Make a Hacky Sack reusing an old unmatched sock
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Week of 11-30
Season of Lono: Rain
Lono is the God of fertility, agriculture, rainfall, music and peace.
To appease Lono to bring a good Spring crop Hawaiians celebrated Makahiki by playing games of skill.
1) Papahaloa: Hawaiian sledding
Warriors video time 9:55
2) 'Ulu maika
3) Konane
Game Video
4) Tug-o-war
5) Wrestling
4) Tug-o-war
5) Wrestling
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Hei Hawaiian String Games
History cultures share String Figures
1) Two players
2) Honu
4) Solo
5) Hand Trap
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Working together as a group to accomplish a goal ~
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Week of 11-23
Purpose: Teach Children about the discovery of Hawaii
through photos and observation.
Instructions:
1)
Print out pictures.
2)
Place them on the floor for kids to walk around,
look and observe.
3)
Write down their observations on a large piece
of paper.
4)
Explain that Hawaiians lived a primitive and
ancient life, for example; No electricity, no running water or toilets.
5)
Explain Hawaiians were farmers, fishers and
hunters.
6)
Explain that Hawaii was an independent nation
and now it is a US State.
7)
Give each student a blank piece of paper and ask
them to draw what they think Hawaii was like when it was discovered by Captain
Cook. (Please put them on my desk)
8)
Ask them to share their ideas and opinions.
9)
Ahupua’a were farms that used waterfalls to
create a sustainable agriculture system.
10)
Hawaiian Royal Court Chiefs wore robes made out
of feathers.
Captain James Cook discovers Hawaii
in 1778 and calls it the Sandwich Isles
Hawaiians sailed in Outrigger Canoes, like
the one at PHA.
Foreigners from America and England sailed in large flag ships.
Ahupua’a
Ancient Hawaiian Chief
Ancient Hawaiian Woman
Royal Hawaiian Court
Ancient Hawaiian Night Fishing
Ancient Hawaiian Hale (House)
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Hawaii ~ Land of Conquest and Ill Repute (Brainstorming my Speech)
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Three years into the American Revolution my People, Native Hawaiians, were discovered by Captain Cook of the British Bark Endeavor. The People of Hawaii, Kanaka Maoli, were still living in a subsistence economy. It is evident that little value was held for the life of Hawaiians, as they would be pushed off their lands, culture forbidden to practice and economy turned completely around into Capitalism. Though poor captain Cook met his demise on that fateful journey to Hawaii, the People of the Islands also suffered much around it’s discovery by the outside World.
Immediately, STD’s overtook all the islands within a year and even the common cold meant a scarlet fever death for the native people. In addition to this fragility, the People would be affected more by the greed of foreigners who continued to harvest Hawaii for its commercial industry. Let’s back up though to the time of Kamehameha the first, who conquered all the islands and crowned himself King of all Hawaii.
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King Kamehameha fought a pivotal battle about 12 years after Cook’s landing, on Oahu, called the Battle of Nu’uanu. In an infamous painting of the Battle, by Herb Kawainui Kane, he reminds us of the developing relationship between Hawaii and foreigners. Both sides of the islanders had the assistance of artillery, modern English weapons. This moment in History also reminds us of the true motives behind help from these foreigners, their intention gaining control of Hawaiian Lands. The artillery used by Kamehameha at this battle was given by English Captain George Vancouver. The opposing Chief, Kahekili, received help from English Merchant Captain William Brown. It is evident that though one side of the Hawaiians would lose, both foreign supporters would win Hawaii for England, either way. This is the first of many ways that Hawaiians had been preyed upon by the outside invading World. Upon his death, Kamehameha’s Wife, Ka’ahumanu, made a historic move to abolish the Kapu system.
The Kapu system of Hawaii was a code of conduct for the People. For example, forbidding common People to greet and even look upon the island Chiefs or Ali’i. It was Kapu to take certain fish, livestock and other staples to prevent misuse of commodity. But also Kapu forbade Men and Women from eating together. After Kamehameha II was crowned, he was called by his mother Ka’ahumanu and she offered him a piece of food which he took; Violating the Kapu. There would be a small battle over this among Hawaiians but it would cease because of the wave of foreigners coming next, like western Missionaries and Economic opportunists.
Now, I imagine that the Hawaiians natural state to be part or completely naked, would cause quite an uproar in civilized European Society. Hawaiian Koa Warriors fought battles naked, which I am sure was grossly misunderstood by foreigners as atrocious. So immediately they set to work influencing the Ali’i in judging the People according to the New Religions. With the old religion gone and Kahuna practices outlawed that preserved our ancient traditions; the Ali’i began to build their own Governing body to rival their British and American counterparts. Hawaii gained wealth and notoriety by trading commodities. Foreign Religious Leaders and Traders moved onto Hawaii, becoming Nationals and appointed Political figures. As I am only 60% Hawaiian the remaining 40% can claim genealogy of these Nationals and Political officials. Family History being our greatest evidence as to what happened to the People of Hawaii.
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During the Reign of Kamehameha the third, he established the Island’s first Constitution, which brought forth new codes of conduct for the People. He had to fend off attempts to overthrow and overtake the islands. A British Captain Lord George Paulet attempted to capture Hawaii away from Kamehameha the third, this was appropriately called the Paulet Affair. Kamehameha reported the incident to the British Monarchy and through the denouncement of Paulet’s actions, delivered by British Admiral Richard Thomas, the Hawaiian King was restored to the throne. It was during this reign that American’s would begin their mission to Annex the Hawaiian Islands to the US.
During the reign of Kamehameha the fourth, he admittedly sought trade with England and Europe over America. His Wife, Emma Rooke, was part English and for this was taken under Queen Victoria’s wing. The English Queen was made Godmother of the couples son, Prince Albert, by proxy. Her affection immortalized in a lock of hair sent to Emma, who was made Queen Dowager after losing her young son and husband to fatal illness.
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During the reign of Kamehameha the fifth, he opted to write a new Constitution instead of amend the previous one. He reinstated the outlawed Kahuna, keepers of ancient Hawaiian traditions, to restore the dying culture of the People and began the first Hawaiian renaissance.
Kamehameha the fifth did not name a successor before his death so Hawaii had their very first elections between two popular High Ranking Chiefs, Kalākaua and Lunalilo. Lunalilo being the most popular vote, won the legislative election but died a little over a year later of tuberculosis. As King, Kalākaua saw fit to restore the Hawaiian culture and frequently enjoyed the traditions of hula and luau celebration.
It is at this time that American Nationals begin to aggressively bring forth their agenda for the Hawaiian Islands. Kalākaua was forced at bayonet point to establish a new constitution which relinquished Lands to the generations of Americans at the time.
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After Kalākaua’s death his sister and successor, Lili’uokalani, was overthrown at bayonet point by the same American agenda to Annex Hawaii to the US. Despite her attempts to gain back her crown through diplomacy with America, it would be to no avail. The Annexation took place, unlawfully with much resistance from Hawaii’s people in the form of the Ku’e Petition.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Monday, November 9, 2015
7th & 8th Grade ~ Week of 11/09
Human Impact on the Environment
Waste
Man vs. Animal
Biodiversity
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Ways we can exercise our power to change the World;
Boycott
Montgomery Bus Boycott
100 Ways to reduce your impact
Waste
Man vs. Animal
Biodiversity
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Ways we can exercise our power to change the World;
Boycott
Montgomery Bus Boycott
100 Ways to reduce your impact
Thursday we will have Guest Speaker, Roger Crandall, Brand Ambassador for the ELF Solar Car.
Design a Compost Bin for the School
Create a Movement to begin Composting in School
3 bin passive compost system
Pledge to Save Water
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Race the Sun ~ Trailer
Activity;
There and Back Again
K, 2 & 4 Grade Week of 11/9
Hawaiian Sea Turtle
Make a Shark Hat
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Make a Shark Hat
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"The best Surfer out there is the one having Fun" ~ Duke Kahanamoku
Kupuna Series: Duke Kahanamoku
Optional Video: Father of Modern Surfing
Sunday, November 1, 2015
7th & 8th Grade ~ Week of 11/02
You have the power to change your World~
Throughout History American Society has had Social Issues like Segregation. These issues were addressed and changed by the Average Everyday American. Enough People stood up and said, the US should be Integrated. It would prove to be a long process in the execution of changing American ways.
Since the Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom, the Hawaiian Nation has been fighting for Sovereignty. This year Native Hawaiians are electing Leaders to form a Constitution in order to become Self-governing.
Let's take a look at America in the 50's ~
Let's back up and pick up where the Hawaiian Sovereignty Movement begins ~
One of the things they are attempting to determine is how to make this History right again. The Native Hawaiian People have been presented with the solutions offered to Native American Tribes. These do not adequately fit our case because we have money and a wealth of Lands. We were never a threat and we were never really legally obtained by the United States. This fact was acknowledged by Bill Clinton in 1993.
The work of Sovereignty and putting History Right, requires the diligent Education of each Generation and forthcoming of opportunity to exercise our American Rights to Protest, Petition and Check the Systems of Government Control.
Martin Luther King, Jr., and other now Historic figures, rallied thousands of the American People to Action by organizing a March to Washington where he delivered his "I have a Dream" Speech.
According to the US Constitution, you have a right to Change Your World ~
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Review of Yesterday for Quiz Thursday:
Movement: What is a Social Movement?
Protest: What is a Protest?
Petition: What is a Petition?
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You have the Power to Change your World Quiz Jeopardy
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You have the Power to Change your World Quiz:
What is a Movement? Please describe an example.
What is a Protest? Please describe an example.
What is a Petition? Please describe an example.
Extra Credit: Please explain what power you have and how you can Change your World?
Kumulipo
Hawaiian Religion
Hawaiian God Head
Gods and Goddess of Hawaii
Kindergarten, 2nd & 4th Grades ~ Week of 11/02
Day One:
The Hawaiian Islands were created by Volcanos
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Day Two:
Snack: Goldfish and Bottles of Water
Supplies:
Piece of brown paper
Plastic bottle (Reuse bottle from snack)
Baking Soda
Vinegar
Red Food Coloring
Directions:
Color the top of the brown paper (Layout:Landscape) with Red, Orange and Yellow.
Put a Tablespoon of Baking Soda into the plastic bottle.
Roll the Paper into a Cone shape, tape together and put it over the plastic bottle.
Pour an ounce of Vinegar into the plastic bottle and it will erupt!
Monday, October 26, 2015
2nd Term Curriculum ~
I) Culture - I can identify Hawaiian Culture through Sports, Art and Economic Structure.
A) Sports
1) Surfing
i Duke Kahanamoku - Footage - Competition
ii Eddie Aikau - Footage - Competition
2) Makahiki
3) Lua
B) Art
1) Chanting
2) Hula
i Merrie Monarch Hula Competition
3) Tapa/Kapa
C) Sustainability - Subsistence Economy
1) Ahupua'a
2) Fish Ponds
3) Lo'i
i Kalo
ii Poi
II) History - I understand the History of Hawaii from Formation to Human History.
A) Ancient Myths & Legends
1) Volcano Formation
2) Migration of Vegetation and Animals
B) Ali'i
i Overthrow
ii Annexation
iii Pearl Harbor
III) Modern Sovereignty Movement
A) Land Use
i Mauna Kea
B) Water Rights
A) Sports
1) Surfing
i Duke Kahanamoku - Footage - Competition
ii Eddie Aikau - Footage - Competition
2) Makahiki
3) Lua
B) Art
1) Chanting
2) Hula
i Merrie Monarch Hula Competition
3) Tapa/Kapa
C) Sustainability - Subsistence Economy
1) Ahupua'a
2) Fish Ponds
3) Lo'i
i Kalo
ii Poi
II) History - I understand the History of Hawaii from Formation to Human History.
A) Ancient Myths & Legends
1) Volcano Formation
2) Migration of Vegetation and Animals
B) Ali'i
i Overthrow
ii Annexation
iii Pearl Harbor
III) Modern Sovereignty Movement
A) Land Use
i Mauna Kea
B) Water Rights
Monday, October 12, 2015
7th & 8th Grade ~ Week of 10/12/2025 to 10/14/2015
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Presentation about "What would you do with a Billion Dollars?"
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Print Newspaper and Distribute
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Next Term Preview: "You have the Power to Change your World"
What is the Nobel Peace Prize?
Alfred Nobel
Malala accepts Nobel Peace Prize
Malala at Harvard
Malala at UN Youth Assembly
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Next Term Preview: "You have the Power to Change your World"
What is the Nobel Peace Prize?
Alfred Nobel
Malala accepts Nobel Peace Prize
Malala at Harvard
Malala at UN Youth Assembly
Thursday, October 8, 2015
The American Dream Redefined
Empowerment is the only method that our Society should be utilizing to nurture us today. We currently live in a Society where we are dependent upon a Capitalistic System to fulfill our Dreams. Dreams are different for everyone and when we dream, we should consider others achieving the same regardless of Gender and Economic ability.
I am going to share with you the benefits of a Community Based Grassroots Education and Governmental Diplomatic relationship with the World Economy; which are 1) Relevant Neurological Development, 2) Communities taking action to solve problems & 3) Diplomacy. I would also like to share with you the Self Actualization theory of Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Finally I would like to tell you about the outside influence that determines the use of Mountains like Mauna Kea and the struggle of Native People to keep their Mountains Sustainable.
According to Dictionary.com, Self Actualization is the achievement of one’s full potential through creativity, independence, spontaneity and a grasp of the real World.
Picture 1
In this printable chart from Tim Vandevall, he illustrates every Human Need required according to Abraham Maslow’s research that equates to Self Actualization. Our own personal Ecosystem if you will. http://timvandevall.com/printable-maslows-hierarchy-of-needs-chart/
They are;
Physiological; Food, Air, Water, Sleep, Ecosystem, Sex and Excretion.
Aside from the obvious, I would like to add that Sex includes our own Sexual Identity. Excretion of course is our biological requirement to relieve ourselves of urine and feces.
Next, according to Maslow, we require Safety. This seems like such a rational demand but I want to bring attention to the various atrocities which have been reported like Babies being thrown away in garbage cans. This is a Child born without that Safety. If a Child is born into poverty or becomes Homeless, the need of Safety is not fulfilled.
We require Love and Belonging, again something so logical yet still through atrocity, not guaranteed for some. For example, in Utah, there is a high rate of Homeless LGBT Youth due to alienation from family. We require Esteem from our Family, Colleagues and Community however, Competition, damaged relationship and Capitalism have caused this to be something hard to come by.
Without these graduations in our care and development, it would be impossible for us to gain Self Actualization without regression to the lower categories. Causing some to struggle through and even have an imbalanced mentality. I have experience in creating Therapy for Individuals and Youth who have not had all these needs satisfied. The first step we would take was to fulfill these needs in order to encourage their creativity, increase their self worth and develop their life skills to empower Self Actualization.
We are Mauna Kea ~ The Ecosystem around Us
In our Native Hawaiian Culture we are taught that Mauna Kea is sacred and a bringer of Life. Science proves that each level of the mountain correlates with the balance of our ecosystem. Lands in Hawaii are leased and there are little Community and mixed use spaces. If Mauna Kea were to sustain life as it should, the telescope would be the visitor not its own Native People.
We Are Mauna Kea ~ Sudden Rush https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7oiWgc1_c4
People interested in raising awareness about the Ecosystem on Mauna Kea are demonstrating against a 30-meter Telescope, which they believe is a threat to it. This Fourth Annual Women of the Mountains Conference has been organized to inform the World that, Yes! Mountains are worth treating with specific obligation to the Ecosystem created for Life to continue on Earth.
Use of such Ecosystem should consider the Community use and encourage development of the shared space. It is just like living in a building that you own. If you lived there, you would not forget to keep water running, provide electricity and keep your tenants happy. Mountains make up one fifth of the Earth’s Land, so are worth protecting.
Here is a short video and sample of the efforts of the People in Hawaii to keep Mauna Kea sustainable;
Through these demonstrations, People have been arrested and their issues have fallen upon deaf ears. It is going to take our development of Education, teaching about Ecosystems and our taking responsibility to ensure its perpetuation.
To remedy this disagreement over Mountain Regions and the fight to keep them sustainable, it is going to require Grassroots Diplomacy.
Grassroots Diplomacy, a Nonprofit created by Talyn Rahman-Figueroa, was formed in order to use practical consultancy that facilitates trust and better communication between governments and civil society.
We can not allow these issues to be treated by a Hierarchy of Bureaucracy, no we must study the truth and ensure that it is accepted Worldwide.
Every Economic Issue has remedy born within itself as an anomaly. Grassroots will empower the Community to gain a perspective of Self Actualization. It will harvest the economic solutions already in place and build mutually beneficial relationships. Therefore we can use our resources wisely by gathering and sharing as a World Community; Education, Resources & Technology. Consequently creating Diplomacy.
A Movement begins within the Community of its origin, we need merely strengthen their reach and open these veins. Empowering each individual to reach his or her full potential requires certain things. All of these are the Human needs that make us one in the same ~ Mahalo
Monday, October 5, 2015
Monday, September 28, 2015
7th & 8th Grade ~ Week of 10/05 - 10/09
Guest Speaker: Valerie Hosteeneez
Filmmaker and Photography Student at the Art Institute of Salt Lake.
Native of the Utah Navajo Nation and Mountain Expeditioner.
5 Skills that will make you a more valuable Filmmaker
Create a Film Crew:
Valerie - Director
Donna - Producer
Dulce - Assistant Producer
Lili- Tech Equipment
Hayden - Transportation
Hamish - Transportation Assistant
Gwen - Casting
Tristan - Boy 1
Miguel - Boy 2
Set Direction: "Quiet on the Set" "Action"
Scene One: Two Teenage Boys are in an argument and calling each other names.
Set Direction "Cut"
Set Direction: "Quiet on the Set" "Action"
Scene Two: The Two Boys apologize to each other.
Set Direction "Cut"
Set Direction: "Quiet on the Set" "Action"
Scene Three: The Boys tell each other appropriately how they feel.
Set Direction "Cut"
That's a wrap!
Map of the Native American Tribes
I asked Valerie to join us because she is a Documentary Filmmaker and I feel that History is the best kind of information that we can learn from. There is a free screening of the film;
He Named Me Malala
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Tapa
Filmmaker and Photography Student at the Art Institute of Salt Lake.
Native of the Utah Navajo Nation and Mountain Expeditioner.
5 Skills that will make you a more valuable Filmmaker
Create a Film Crew:
Valerie - Director
Donna - Producer
Dulce - Assistant Producer
Lili- Tech Equipment
Hayden - Transportation
Hamish - Transportation Assistant
Gwen - Casting
Tristan - Boy 1
Miguel - Boy 2
Set Direction: "Quiet on the Set" "Action"
Scene One: Two Teenage Boys are in an argument and calling each other names.
Set Direction "Cut"
Set Direction: "Quiet on the Set" "Action"
Scene Two: The Two Boys apologize to each other.
Set Direction "Cut"
Set Direction: "Quiet on the Set" "Action"
Scene Three: The Boys tell each other appropriately how they feel.
Set Direction "Cut"
That's a wrap!
Map of the Native American Tribes
I asked Valerie to join us because she is a Documentary Filmmaker and I feel that History is the best kind of information that we can learn from. There is a free screening of the film;
He Named Me Malala
Tonight at the Megaplex at Gateway Mall
~~~Tapa
"Bark Cloth"
Tapa Tools
Samples of Modern Tapa
History of Tapa
Let's go over the Substitute's Lesson Plans
Please stay on task and be helpful.
Have a great week and I will see you on Monday!
History of Tapa
Let's go over the Substitute's Lesson Plans
Please stay on task and be helpful.
Have a great week and I will see you on Monday!
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| Photos and Lesson provided by Aunty Deb McCue of Yonkers, NY |
Make your own Tapa Cloth
Supplies Needed:
Brown paper bag
Large&Flat Wooden Sticks
Sticky Felt Shape Pieces
Colored Stamp Pads
Instructions:
1) Create Tapa Print Designs on the Stick, using the shaped felt pieces.
2) Apply paint to the Tapa design stick you just made to transfer the image to the Paper Bag.
3) When desired print has been achieved, gently wrinkle the Paper Bag.
Congratulations! You have created your first unique Tapa Design~
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Work on Articles and Art work for "Kahea" our School Newspaper
Editor:
Hamish
Writing Team:
Lili
Mulani
Tristan
Angel
Art Department:
Donna
Gwen
Dulce
Benito
Newsies:
Ansel
Hayden
Jayden
Kevin
Miguel
Gabe
Kevin G
Alec
and/or
Build a Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Kit
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Work on Articles and Art work for "Kahea" our School Newspaper
Editor:
Hamish
Printers:
Hamyanie
Jane
Hamyanie
Jane
Writing Team:
Lili
Mulani
Tristan
Angel
Art Department:
Donna
Gwen
Dulce
Benito
Newsies:
Ansel
Hayden
Jayden
Kevin
Miguel
Gabe
Kevin G
Alec
and/or
Build a Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Kit
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