Ahupua'a -- Mountain to the Sea -- Grades 4-12
Children learning crafts In Ahupua'a -- Mountain to the Sea, students learn about life in an ahupua'a through fun, hands-on activities that focus on resource management and native Hawaiian plants and their cultural uses. Students are introduced to the ahupua'a of Waimea through a creative game that helps students identify the various native species that live here. As part of their activities, students also learn to identify many Hawaiian plants and discover their cultural uses. In addition, students participate in making a Hawaiian tool and learn the value of taking care of resources. Accommodates up to 60 students.
E Mālama i ka Wai (Take Care of the Water) - Grades 1 - 12
E Mālama i ka Wai helps students discover the importance of fresh water in an ahupua'a. While exploring a part of Kamananui Stream and the muliwai (estuary), students use observation skills to find and identify different species that depend on fresh water to survive and get to participate in a fun, hands-on game that helps them learn the importance of clean, fresh water. In addition, students are given the opportunity to help make a difference in the health of the fresh water in Waimea Valley by planting a native Hawaiian plant that aids in erosion. Accommodates up to 60 students.
Nā Lāhui 'Ane Nalowale Loa O Waimea (Endangered Species of Waimea) -- Grades PK - 12
'alae'ula - Hawaiian MorehenThe Endangered Species of Waimea program gives students a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with a variety of endangered native Hawaiian species living within Waimea Valley. Students will learn to identify some of these species in their natural habitat and will explore reasons why they are currently endangered. As young stewards of the land, students will help to mālama these species by planting native plants and removing invasive species, so that the endangered species may flourish for future generations. Accommodates up to 60 students.
E Mālama i ka 'Āina (Take Care of the Land that Sustains Us) - Grades PK - 6
E Mālama i ka 'Āina teaches students about taking care of the land that produces food for people. Through fun, hands-on activities, students learn ways to help mālama (to take care) plants. Students are taken on an adventure through nature to discover the wonders of compost, how to plant seeds and how to make a natural insect repellant to protect plants. Accommodates up to 60 students.
Nā Pā'ani Kahiko -- Ancient Hawaiian Games -- Grades PK-12
The Na Pā'ani Kahiko (Ancient Hawaiian Games) program introduces students to traditional games and activities that were part of daily life in ancient Hawai'i. At Waimea's Hawaiian Games Site, students will participate in hands-on, group activities to gain a better understanding and appreciation of the cultural, historical, and social importance of these ancient Hawaiian sports. Students will learn protocol, rules, teamwork, sportsmanship, and Hawaiian values. Participating in these games promotes a healthy and athletic lifestyle. Accommodates up to 80 students.
Reservations:
Please call 638-5852 or email adiamond@waimeavalley.net to make reservations or for more information about school programs. Waimea Valley's Cultural Program staff will provide detailed descriptions of the hands-on activities, Hawaii Content & Performance Standards (HCPS III), vocabulary, safety concerns, a pre-visit check list, and sample letters to parents and chaperones to assist teachers in preparing for their visit to Waimea Valley. We look forward to scheduling a guided program for your school!
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Waimea Valley Ahupua'a - Lessons on Hawaii's Culture and Traditionsby WaimeaValleyOahu1,119 views
Awesome!!
Smilefordays 4 weeks ago