Hawaii - Culture and History of Hawai'i for Teens
In this 3 day class, students will be introduced to Hawaii's history and culture from pre-Western contact to Modern Day.
Nalani T
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5.0
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What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
Optional extension activities will be assigned for each class.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Students will participate in conversations during an interactive slide show presentation. Students will be encouraged to consider the pros and cons of each topic while being presented with many differing perspectives. Class 1: Ancient Hawaiian Culture and History In this class, students will learn about the Hawaiians of old. It will be focused on creation myths, the arrival of the first Hawaiians, and the social and geographic structure of ancient communities. Class 2: The Monarchy and Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom In the second class, students will learn how the introduction of Westerners into the Hawaiian Islands affected the native people and their way of life. It will be focused on the history of the Hawaiian monarchy, and the eventual overthrow, colonization, and statehood of the kingdom. Class 3: Modern Hawai'i In the third class, students will explore modern day Hawaii. It will be focused on the social and geographical realities of Hawaiians today. It will also include a brief introduction to native species of plants and animals, as well as the effects of invasive species.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Some sources used in creating the content for the class are:
1. Hawaiian Antiquities by David Malo
2. Ruling Chiefs of Hawai'i by Samuel Kamakau
3. Hawaiians of Old by Betty Dunford
Teacher expertise and credentials
Aloha from Hawai'i!
My name is Nalani Thielk and I am excited to be a teacher on Outschool. I currently live on the beautiful island of Maui where I love to read, garden, dance, enjoy nature, and of course, go to the beach every chance I get! I have a son and a daughter, who were both homeschooled through high school, but now attend nearby universities. We LOVE spending time together whenever we can.
My credentials include a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Hawaiian Studies from the University of Hawai'i and a teaching certificate from BYU-Hawaii. I have been a certified elementary school educator for over 20 years in the State of Hawai'i, specializing in the inclusion classroom model, where diverse learners, including learners with special needs, work together to achieve their goals. I have also taught 4 of those 20 years as a Hawaiian Language Immersion Teacher.
I believe children are the leaders of tomorrow. They come with their own unique sets of strengths and weaknesses, and with hopes of learning in a positive, safe, and engaging environment. I value each child I have the pleasure of working with, and strive to uplift, encourage, and guide each one to realize their highest potential in the time I am given with them.
Some of the classes I am excited to be offering on Outschool are:
1. Hawaiian Language Parts 1-4 - Students will learn the Hawaiian alphabet, basic vocabulary, and simple conversational phrases in these introductory classes. They inadvertently learn a lot of Hawaiian culture in the process.
2. Hawaiian Language Private Lessons - One on one lessons in Hawaiian, tailored to meet the needs of individual learners.
3. Hawaii; How the Islands Came to Be-myths, legends, science - Students learn all about Hawai'i's creation, including two myths and detailed facts about volcanoes and plate tectonics.
4. Native Hawaiian Plants, Animals, and People - Find out how we all got here to Hawai'i and where we came from.
5. Letʻs Visit the Islands of Hawaiʻi - Students will take a tour of the 8 main Hawaiian Islands and find out about some of my favorite places to visit on each island.
6. Culture and History of Hawai'i for teens - A 3 or 4 day course packed with information about traditional Hawaiian culture, the monarchy and overthrow of Hawai'i, and modern day Hawai'i, including plants and animals.
7. Story Time in Hawaii - A series of 30 minute classes, in which I read aloud locally published picture books.
Please contact me if youʻd like to take a class, but donʻt see a day or time listed that meets your needs. I am generally available Saturday mornings and summers.
Send me a message if I can be of any assistance or answer any questions. Thanks for checking out my profile page! I'm looking forward to seeing your child in the classroom!Reviews
Live Group Class
$120
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
1-5 learners per class
