Hawaiian Community Resources

Concept Attainment:

Ignacio Arcas

U’ilani Corr-Yorkman    

Alisha DeGuair

Stacie Fernandez

ETEC 602, Fall 2008

Activating Prior Knowledge

• Scenario- “Elementary School Teacher ”• You ARE the GLC • You submit the proposal and the forms • You have the last say and you are also the

deciding factor • Where can you take your students that is fun,

educational and cultural?• Group Discussion HHHHHMMMMM......"Any

ideas on fascinating or fun, educational and cultural field trips?"

Guided Practice

• Hawaii has a plethora of great community resources

• Examples and Non-Examples

• What is the concept that we want to teach you?

Hawai’i State Content Performance Standards

• SS.4.1.1    Describe both change and continuity of aspects of Hawaiian culture (including religion, land use, and social systems).      

• SS.7HHK.1.1    Analyze both change and continuity during unification and the monarchy period.

21st Century Skills

Communication and Collaboration • Articulating thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively

through speaking and writing • Demonstrating ability to work effectively with diverse

teams• Exercising flexibility and willingness to be helpful in

making necessary compromises to accomplish a common goal

• Assuming shared responsibility for collaborative work Information Literacy       • Accessing information efficiently and effectively,

evaluating information critically and competently and using information accurately and creatively for the issue or problem at hand 

Why is it beneficial to know about the Hawaiian Community Resources

available to us?

“It takes a village to raise a child.” ~ Ancient African Proverb 

“`A`ohe pau ka ike I ka halau ho`okahi.”All knowledge is not taught in the same school.

~ Hawaiian Proverb- Mary Kawena Puku`I

• Community Services Available • Students learn about Hawaiian Culture

and the place where we all live• A United Community/Community Pride• Connect you to the history of Hawaii• Access these resources through

technology

Concept Attainment: Content (What we want you to know)

A brief overview of some of each island’s Hawaiian Community Resources

Hawaii Island’s Hawaiian Community Resources

Hulihe’e Palace• Located in Kailua-Kona, Hi

• Phone # 329-9555

• Was once a home to many of Hawaii’s Royals. Today it serves as a museum holding many historical artifacts, photos and spiritual connections.

• Services offered: • Museum Tours of each palace room and

an overview of each historical artifact.• Cultural practices such Hawaiian arts and

crafts.• Tour and overview of the fish pond/trap

used for the Ali’i.

• Website: http://www.huliheepalace.org/history_palace.htm

‘Imiloa Astronomy Center

• Location: Hilo, HI

• Phone #808-969-9700

• Overview: 'Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai'i tells dual stories of the renowned Maunakea volcano, with its world-famous astronomy and rich traditions of Hawaiian culture. 'Imiloa, which means "exploring new knowledge," reflects both the Hawaiian voyages of discovery and the explorations of astronomy

• Website: http://www.imiloahawaii.org/video/

Oahu’s Hawaiian Community Resources‘Iolani Palace Bishop Museum

Oahu’s Hawaiian Community ResourcesDole Plantation Pearl Harbor

Memorial

Maui’s Hawaiian Community Resources

Hawaii Nature Center Iao Valley

• Location: 875 Iao Valley Road, Wailuku, HI  96793 Phone:  808.244.6500

• Services Offers:o Hands-on field

programs for preschool through 5th grade

o Community programs for children and adults

o Guided hikes for residents and visitors

• Website: http://www.hawaiinaturecenter.org/about/

Liko A'e Hawaiian Scholarships

The goals • Support Native Hawaiians students’ entry into

and completion of a program of higher education 

• Sustain the cycle of improvement among Native Hawaiians through education

 Service Offer:  Multiple sets of grants and scholarships available to Native Hawaiian students to assist with college tuition and educational advancements. Website:  https://likoae.org/scholarship_info.asp

Kauai's Hawaiian Community Resources

Kaua`i Museum 

Location:  4428 Rice Street, Lihu`e Kaua`i 96766   Resources offered:    -Hands on learning experiences    -Art and Artifacts of Native Hawaiians    -Cultural Events/Celebrations    -Craft Fairs    -History of Hawai`i    Website: http://www.kauaimuseum.org/

Kilauea Lighthouse

Location: Kilauea Point, Kaua`i Resources offered:    - Intact Stone Lighthouse    - Bird Sanctuary    - Wildlife Sanctuary    - 203 acre Wildlife Refuge    - Guided Tours    -Hands on activities    - Fundraising Gala Site

Website: http://www.kilauealighthouse.org/

Achieving the Dream

Achieving the Dream is a multiyear national initiative to help more community college

students succeed. 

The focus for this initiative is Native Hawaiian Students Success

 Website:  http://maui.hawaii.edu/inside/dream/

Collaborative Group Practice

Assessment

• Self Assessment/Evaluation of Presentation

• Check each box that applies to you and what you have just attained

• Mahalo!