The four lessons that comprise this introductory curriculum for 4th grade engages students with the cultural, historical, and scientific knowledge of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands which make up the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
The curriculum includes 4 lesson plans with connected Hawaii Core Standards for Social Studies (HCSSS) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS); 4 “Teach-Along” slide decks with Step-by-Step teacher prompts; and student “Journey Log” worksheets. Background information, short readings, photos, video links, instructions, etc. are placed on the student's Journey Log Worksheets. The Journey Log Worksheets accompany each lesson and can be printed or used digitally, serving as student handouts that contribute to the entire "Journey Log Workbook".
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The curriculum includes 4 lesson plans with connected Hawaii Core Standards for Social Studies (HCSSS) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS); 4 “Teach-Along” slide decks with Step-by-Step teacher prompts; and student “Journey Log” worksheets. Background information, short readings, photos, video links, instructions, etc. are placed on the student's Journey Log Worksheets. The Journey Log Worksheets accompany each lesson and can be printed or used digitally, serving as student handouts that contribute to the entire "Journey Log Workbook".
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Four Lessons Summary and Links to Download:
In this introductory two-part activity, students are engaged with a sense of wonder about Papahānaumokuākea, the meaning behind its name and the Hawaiian names for the atolls, islands, reefs, and shoals; and how these Kūpuna Islands are a part of Kō Hawaiʻi Pae ʻĀina (the Hawaiian archipelago). Students will also begin to uncover the origins of the Kūpuna Islands with the Kumulipo (the Hawaiian creation chant) and reflect upon the importance the gifted name Papahānaumokuākea, as it is connected to the origins of the Hawaiian archipelago.
Students learn about early Polynesian migration and settlement on several of the islands in Papahānaumokuākea and uncover connections Hawaiians had to the Kūpuna Islands as well as how they developed special relationships to their environment in order to survive and thrive.
Students will listen to a song about Papahānaumokuākea and explore the species found on the islands beyond Nihoa and Mokumanamana. Students will also research and explain why we all should care about protecting the different species within the monument.
Students will be asked to think about what they have learned in Lesson 1 through 3, and begin the reflective and brainstorming processes to think about (1) what makes Papahānaumokuākea a wahi pana (special sacred place), and (2) what are the current threats to the natural and cultural gifts of Papahānaumokuākea.
Students will listen and read about stories of how individuals, community groups, and organizations are doing their part to address some of the issues threatening the cultural and natural gifts of Papahānaumokuākea. They will utilize their Journey Log entries from Lesson 1 through 3 and be introduced to the core Hawaiian values of laulima (cooperation), lōkahi (harmony), kuleana (responsibility), and mālama (stewardship) to reflect upon what it means to have and show aloha towards Papahānaumokuākea.
Students will listen and read about stories of how individuals, community groups, and organizations are doing their part to address some of the issues threatening the cultural and natural gifts of Papahānaumokuākea. They will utilize their Journey Log entries from Lesson 1 through 3 and be introduced to the core Hawaiian values of laulima (cooperation), lōkahi (harmony), kuleana (responsibility), and mālama (stewardship) to reflect upon what it means to have and show aloha towards Papahānaumokuākea.
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