Pacific Islands Cultural Tour
In this on-going class, each week we'll take a tour of the many islands nations and cultures of the Pan-Pacific area one region at a time where we'll learn about the various histories, traditions, customs, and food etc..
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekAssessment
Through answering open ended questions, mini quizzes, and classroom discussion and participation.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
This is an on-going class that meets weekly to learn about the many different cultures of the Pan-Pacific area including but not limited to Tonga, Hawai'i, Samoa, the Philippines, Guam, Fiji, New Zealand and many more island groups. Join us as each week we learn about the cultural traditions, rich histories, lifestyles, foods, games and more from each island group. This is a fun and interactive class with student participation and discussion encouraged. Students will leave this class having been enriched with an understanding and appreciation for Pacific island peoples and their cultures. Week 1: Tonga Week 2: New Zealand / The Maori Week 3: Hawai'i Week 4: Samoa New topics will be introduced in the coming weeks.
Learning Goals
Students will walk away with an understanding of the main historical and cultural elements from the various Pacific islands regions/ groups including but not limited to their customs, traditions, stories (myths and legends), values, beliefs, food, clothing styles, and general lifestyles and worldviews.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There may be talk of hunting and fishing which involves the killing of animals as food resources. This discussion is not detailed but may be merely referenced by the teacher or brought up by a student as a comment or question.
There may also be a brief reference by the teacher articulating that a certain dance may originate from times of war between differing groups in the past. Some of these cultures still do their dances, some of which originate from this era prior to European contact and were created as war dances.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We refer to "An Account of the Tongan Islands" by William Mariner. We also refer to information found in "Pathway of the Birds" by Andrew Crowe and "Ancient Hawaii" by Captivating History. We also use information from "The Elocutionist O Le Tulafale" by Malotumau Alesana Eteuati Leiato Sr.
Joined February, 2023
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have family (cousins) whose father is from the Pacific islands. I grew up doing the traditional dances, songs and cooking styles as a boy my entire life. I speak their language fluently and am considered by many as a cultural expert having perfected my understanding of the culture and being able to make understanding of it to the viewpoint of outsiders with ease. I also took several years of college courses in the language and culture of the Pacific islands. I even worked at the university as a teacher's aide in the pacific island cultural language and culture classes as an upperclassman. Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-10 learners per class
