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| Kumu and `Opio aboard Kanehunamoku |
By drawing upon the strength, wisdom, and experiences of our seafaring ancestors, this curriculum aims to introduce the student to the Hawaiian art of canoe sailing and non-instrument navigation. With an information base and skill set established, students will experience hands-on the art of sailing a double-hulled coastal sailing canoe. Through this experience, they will be able to create a deeper and more meaningful understanding of the curriculum. Empowered by their new wisdom, students are able to create new opportunities for their own growth by expanding the curriculum to meet their new needs and curiosity. Students participate in three types of activities:
- Wa‘a activities associated directly with sailing and navigating the wa‘a, Kanehunamoku;
- Beach activities focused on giving the students the tools they will use to navigate and sail the wa‘a safely; and
- Complementary activities in all content areas (language arts, math, mo‘olelo, and science) that aim to broaden the students understanding of the processes involved in sailing and navigation.
Our self-paced, computer math program allows students to move with some freedom through the curriculum based on their ability. It also encourages self-monitoring, self-assessment and accountability. Math concepts will also be applied to solve real problems in the projects.
Students also have the option to participate in quarterly sailing and voyaging camps which will provide opportunities to engage in night time and early morning observations of the skies and participate in extended sails. Teamwork is a major focus of the camps. |
