Monthly Archives: February 2012

Also discussed today were the various motivations for overthrowing the kapu. Why did Liholiho do it? Why did Keōpuolani support it? Why was Kaʻahumanu adamant about it? Why did Hewahewa, kahuna nui support the overthrow of the religious system? Very … Continue reading →

After the death of Kamehameha, Liholiho ascended the throne but Kaʻahumanu had plans of her own. Read Kamakau’s account of the meeting of the aliʻi. Pay special attention to what Kaʻahumanu did.  “At the council it was agreed that Ka-ʻahu-manu, … Continue reading →

http://www.criticalreading.com/critical_thinking.htm

400,000? 250,000? 800,000-1million. Which one do we support and why? What do these population estimates imply about our pre-contact society? (Aside from Hawaiian history curriculum, we’re having some lively discussions on current issues!)

Did we eat him?

See this documentary! I see the gears turning. I see students thinking. It’s great. Many questions to ponder. Hopefully they will take this ʻike home and have meaningful discussions with their ʻohana.  The unexamined life is not worth living. ~Socrates