Welcome to our class!
The overall goal of this Ka Pae `Āina o Hawai'i course is to assist fourth grade students in learning the geography of the Hawaiian archipelago. Most students “know” Hawai`i to be the seven major islands; however, the archipelago extends far beyond that. It is important that we learn about the Hawaiian archipelago as a whole and understands its history and significance.
Week 1: Tuesday 8/21
We will meet in Blackboard Collaborate - 9:00am - 11:00 am
Activity 1 (In-class): Introductions
We will each share with the class who we are and where we are from.
Activity 2 (In-class): Class discussion about the Hawaiian Archipelago
We will learn about the Hawaiian Archipelago and the different islands and atolls that are found in it.
Activity 3 (Individual) : What is it? Island or Atoll?
Assignment 1(Due Date: 8/22) : Do discussion posts - Introduction Post & Hawaiian Archipelago Discussion
Introduce yourself to other students in the forums.
- What is your name?
- What island are you from?
- What district/town/city do you live in?
- Share about a special place on your island.
Post in the forum area of Laulima, 3 facts that you've learned about the Hawaiian Archipelago today. Respond to at least two of your fellow students postings. Introduction and discussion response is due by next class session on Thursday.
Activity 1 (In-class): Introductions
We will each share with the class who we are and where we are from.
Activity 2 (In-class): Class discussion about the Hawaiian Archipelago
We will learn about the Hawaiian Archipelago and the different islands and atolls that are found in it.
Activity 3 (Individual) : What is it? Island or Atoll?
Assignment 1(Due Date: 8/22) : Do discussion posts - Introduction Post & Hawaiian Archipelago Discussion
Introduce yourself to other students in the forums.
- What is your name?
- What island are you from?
- What district/town/city do you live in?
- Share about a special place on your island.
Post in the forum area of Laulima, 3 facts that you've learned about the Hawaiian Archipelago today. Respond to at least two of your fellow students postings. Introduction and discussion response is due by next class session on Thursday.
Week 1: Thursday 8/23
We will meet in Blackboard Collaborate - 9:00am - 10:00am
Activity 1 (In-class): What I've learned
We will review last weeks discussion assignment.
Activity 2 (In-class) : Marine Life of the Hawaiian Archipelago
We will take a virtual trip to some websites to learn more about the marine life found in the Hawaiian Archipelago.
Assignment 1 With a partner, explore the websites and learn more about the marine life of the Hawaiian Archipelago. Then complete the Who am I? activity.
- Papahanumokuakea
- The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reefs Ecosystem Reserves
Assignment 2 (Due Date: 8/25 ): Do the section quiz - click here.
Activity 1 (In-class): What I've learned
We will review last weeks discussion assignment.
Activity 2 (In-class) : Marine Life of the Hawaiian Archipelago
We will take a virtual trip to some websites to learn more about the marine life found in the Hawaiian Archipelago.
Assignment 1 With a partner, explore the websites and learn more about the marine life of the Hawaiian Archipelago. Then complete the Who am I? activity.
- Papahanumokuakea
- The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reefs Ecosystem Reserves
Assignment 2 (Due Date: 8/25 ): Do the section quiz - click here.
Week 2: Tuesday 8/28
We will meet in Blackboard Collaborate - 9:00am - 11:00am
Activity 1 (In-class): Discover the 8 main Hawaiian islands
We will have a class discussion and some polling questions to see how much we already know about the main islands.
- Where are Nā Mokupuni `o Hawai'i - the eight main Hawaiian Islands?
- Why is the mo'olelo of Papahānaumoku and Wākea important?
- What are the ancient names of the eight Hawaiian islands?
Activity 2 (In-class): Latitude & Longitude
We will learn about the location of the Hawaiian Archipelago - Main Islands.
Assignment 1 (Due Date 8/29): Do discussion post - Papahānaumoku and Wākea Moʻolelo & Ancient Island Names. Post three reasons why the moʻolelo of Papahānaumoku and Wākea are important to the history of the Hawaiian Archipelago? Additionally, list the ancient names of the eight Hawaiian islands drawing your information from the website.
Week 2: Thursday 8/30
We will meet in Blackboard Collaborate - 9:00am - 10:00am
Activity 1 (In-class): Discover the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Where are the “kupuna” islands?
Cultural History of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Activity 2 (In-class): Latitude & Longitude
We will learn about the location of the Hawaiian Archipelago - NWHI.
Assignment 1: Continue to explore the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands link on our website.
Assignment 2: (Due Date: 9/2): Do the section quiz - click here.
Activity 1 (In-class): Discover the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Where are the “kupuna” islands?
Cultural History of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
Activity 2 (In-class): Latitude & Longitude
We will learn about the location of the Hawaiian Archipelago - NWHI.
Assignment 1: Continue to explore the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands link on our website.
Assignment 2: (Due Date: 9/2): Do the section quiz - click here.
Week 3: Tuesday 9/4
Work In Progress
We will meet in Blackboard Collaborate - 9:00am - 11:00am
Activity 1 (In-class): The Hawaiian Archipelago
We will review last weeks assignment and take a virtual trip to learn more about the cultural importance of the Hawaiian Archipelago. Then we will review the requirements for the final project Trading Cards.
Assignment 1 (Due Date 9/4): With a partner, fill-in the Hawaiian Archipelago Worksheet. Post your responses to the whiteboard in your breakout rooms. Refer to the links on this webpage and use the resource links and learning objects to help you complete the worksheet. The whiteboards from the breakout sessions in Blackboard Collaborate will be posted by the instructors to the forum. We will use the postings as a guide for the final project. Feedback for other groups postings are not required, but are encouraged.
Assignment 2 (Due Date 9/5): Create Trading Cards (Teams) - Use the completed worksheet template and http://bighugelabs.com to create the online trading cards that describe the Hawaiian archipelago. Post your Trading Cards in Laulima.
Activity 1 (In-class): The Hawaiian Archipelago
We will review last weeks assignment and take a virtual trip to learn more about the cultural importance of the Hawaiian Archipelago. Then we will review the requirements for the final project Trading Cards.
Assignment 1 (Due Date 9/4): With a partner, fill-in the Hawaiian Archipelago Worksheet. Post your responses to the whiteboard in your breakout rooms. Refer to the links on this webpage and use the resource links and learning objects to help you complete the worksheet. The whiteboards from the breakout sessions in Blackboard Collaborate will be posted by the instructors to the forum. We will use the postings as a guide for the final project. Feedback for other groups postings are not required, but are encouraged.
Assignment 2 (Due Date 9/5): Create Trading Cards (Teams) - Use the completed worksheet template and http://bighugelabs.com to create the online trading cards that describe the Hawaiian archipelago. Post your Trading Cards in Laulima.
Week 3: Thursday 9/6
Work In Progress
We will meet in Blackboard Collaborate - 9:00am - 10:00am
Activity 1 (In-class): What have I learned?
We will review some of the trading cards posted on the forum
Assignment 1 (Due Date 9/6) Forum Response Post – Please read through the other groups post and reply to at least 4 groups’ post.
Activity 1 (In-class): What have I learned?
We will review some of the trading cards posted on the forum
Assignment 1 (Due Date 9/6) Forum Response Post – Please read through the other groups post and reply to at least 4 groups’ post.