With kaʻele, ama and ʻiako done, the next step is to attach them together. We have one more day in the lab. Use your time wisely!

HOMEWORK – Watch Videos 5 and 6 on Mr. Courtotʻs blog. With blueprints turned in, completing and attaching the kaʻele, ama and ʻiako is the focus for the next class.

Check your score for the waʻa parts quiz on KS Connect. All students who received a score of 6 and below, can see Mr. Courtot for the make-up option before Tuesday (1/27) to better your score. The maximum points given … Continue reading →

HW – 1. Watch video 5 (making your ama and ʻiako)    2. Complete Waʻa Blueprint. Due next class. Students almost done with shaping and sanding the kaʻele.   Other students were starting the waʻa blueprint.   NEXT STEP: Making the ama … Continue reading →

Use your time wisely and divide your kuleana. Your scaled drawing of your waʻa is due on Monday (1/26) for even periods and Tuesday (1/27) for odd periods. Your blueprints will be assessed using the following checklist: Your completed waʻa blueprint … Continue reading →

QUIZ on waʻa parts next class. Study the your waʻa parts sketch in your notebook or use the sites on Mr. Courtotʻs blog.  

List of parts that you must have on your waʻa (REQUIRED) and parts that you can make if there is extra time (OPTIONAL): REQUIRED WAʻA PARTS Kaʻele (kuamoʻo) Peʻa Kia Paepae ʻIako Hoe Lashing (aha hoa waʻa) OPTIONAL WAʻA PARTS … Continue reading →

HW – Watch Video 3 on Mr. Courtotʻs  blog and learn Hawaiian names for canoe parts (waʻa sketch in your science notebook).  

HW – Continue to watch videos so you know what to do before class. Videos 2 and 3. After drawing their lines, groups made their first cuts for the kaʻele. Clean up is an important!  

Todayʻs topics included: Scale Measurement Practice, Lab Safety Quiz, Selecting a Kaʻele, Sketch of Waʻa Parts and Kuleana for who will be making each part.