Papa \u02bbElima went on a journey of learning today on huaka\u02bbi! \u00a0The haum\u0101na learned about the wai and followed the source from Pe\u02bbepe\u02bbe falls all the way down to the mouth of the Wailuku River. \u00a0At Pe\u02bbepe\u02bbe, Anakala John from the DLNR shared his \u02bbike about why the streams are so important, how rain contributes to keep our streams thriving, & what the indigenous stream creatures need to survive. \u00a0The students also took part in a practice session for Makahiki with Mrs. Lee. \u00a0We ended our time at this wahi pana by keiki alaka\u02bbi sharing their mana\u02bbo on the special place through a talk show format! \u00a0They shared ancient legends of how Boiling Pots got its name with Maui calling upon Pele for k\u014dkua. \u00a0Some contemporary information on the height of the falls…approximately 12 Yao Mings (NBA basketball player) standing on each other. \u00a0What a creative personal connection!<\/p>\n
We then travelled down stream to Rainbow Falls where Anakala John shared the unique abilities of the indigenous stream life. \u00a0Can you imagine, an o\u02bbopu is designed to climb up Rainbow Falls? \u00a0More student alaka\u02bbi presented their learning with a reenactment of the epic battle between Maui and Mo\u02bbokuna! \u00a0The mo\u02bbo, who was constantly trying to harm Hina, lost his battle to Maui…Mana\u02bbo nui: Haum\u0101na, Take care of your mother! :).<\/p>\n
Following the source, we “flowed” down to the mouth of Wailuku River…where the wai meets the kai! \u00a0Anakala John shared how invasive species impact our streams negatively. \u00a0Do you know how mosquito fish (which is invasive) got its name? \u00a0Plantations brought in those fish to eat the mosquitoes which were a huge problem back in the day! We also learned what is happening to the stream when we see brown water! Ewww! \u00a0Also learned about Kaipalaoa too!<\/p>\n
A great day of learning as we prepare for Makawalu 2018! \u00a0Mahalo to Anakala John & all the Specials Kumu who joined us to teach and learn in our outdoor classroom! \u00a0What a way to spend a great day!<\/p>\n
Take a look of our day by clicking on the video…and “dive” into our huaka\u02bbi! \u00a0Enjoy!<\/p>\n