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The Journey Begins…What is Our Kuleana?
The 5B FISH! Begin our Journey…to dive deeper into the meaning of Kuleana! Yes, we all can share the definition, but how do we put our kuelana into real ACTION? To really understand the meaning? We start our yearlong learning … Continue reading
5B FISH! Dive Deeper Into Inquiry…How Hurricanes Impact People?
We are ONE WORLD…the effects of Hurricane Harvey are devastating and has not gone unnoticed by the 5B FISH! The students have been working on a problem-based inquiry project to learn more about hurricanes and Hurricane Harvey in particular. During … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Learning, Project Kahiau, Uncategorized
Tagged Hurricane Harvey, Inquiry Project, Project Kuleana
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What a Way to Start the Day…
Thought you’d enjoy some keiki kanikapila in the morning! Sure brightened our day, as the students provided us with mele…for fun!Morning Greeting in mele… from 5BFish on Vimeo.
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Makawalu 2017: Oceans Apart…Facing Change
The haumåna of Papa ‘Elima have been diligently working, researching, revising, meeting deadlines, and creating for months in preparation of our capstone project which showcased learning through the years at Kula Ha’aha’a. This year’s theme, “Makawalu: Ocean’s Apart…Facing Change,” focused … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Learning, Pilina, Reading, Social Studies, Writing
Tagged 'øiwi edge, makawalu
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Attention Students
Hi Ka’u i’a! You again will be given time tomorrow, Thurs., April 13, to work on all things Makawalu! So excited for you to put all the finishing touches on all your hard work…you researched, you planned, you prepared, you … Continue reading
Visit From NY Times Best Selling Author Kwame Alexander
Aloha FISH! Friends, The 5B FISH! Were so blessed today to be able to visit w/New York Times Best-Selling Author Mr. Kwame Alexander! The morning began by Papa ‘Eha, ‘Elima, & ‘Eono (Gr. 4,5,6) ho’okipa (officially welcomed him) to our … Continue reading
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Kuleana Continues…With Kumu Kawika
Our Kuleana Inquiry Project continues….The students were so priviledged today to have a chance to talk w/Kumu Kawika, author extraordinaire, and retired KSK Olelo Hawai’i Kumu! Keiki had a wonderful time listening to him as he shared that his kuleana … Continue reading
IMPORTANT Ohana Alert: Week of Feb. 27-Mar.3
Wow! March Madness is upon us! There’s much that will be happening in the upcoming weeks for the 5B FISH! Planners, class blog post, and many conversations on kuleana at home will be important as we “Swim Strong” to the … Continue reading
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Tagged makawalu Hilo
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Our Inquiry Continues…”What is Your Kuleana?”
What a day! The focus: KULEANA! Students were so blessed today to learn from many sources. Nånå i ke kumu! Look to the source! Anakala Kawika, from our Grounds team, came to class today to share his mana’o and ‘ike … Continue reading
Genre Gold + Thinking Skills = Out of the Box Thinking Readers!
“Hey, what’s the genre? What’s the proof it IS that genre? What event made that book a great book? Did you agree with the ending? How would you modify it to improve it and why? Can you share a cultural … Continue reading
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