Continue to practice the little things for this upcoming test. Make sure you have done all the notes on the following sections: Hewing, Hauling, Finishing, Launching and Consecration, Tools.
Test Days: Thursday, April 25 – Even Periods Monday, April 29 – Odd Periods
Continue to do the little things as we finish up our journey through this book.
Completed Wa’a is due: Thursday (3/14) evens, Friday (3/15) odds. Finish on your own during recess, before school or ho’oulu. See Mr. Courtot for a signature if you plan to work in ho’oulu.
Sewing the pe’a to the kia and paepae takes skill and patience. Finna proudly displays her finished product.
Lahela and Camille demonstrates that lashing the ama to the iako takes teamwork!
After lashing the kia to the paepae, cut out the pattern for the pea.
Chalet and Iceley decide on how to attach the ‘iako to the kuamo’o.
Now that your kuamo’o and ‘iako are done, what is the next step? Plan your next steps so that your wa’a gets completed on time! How are you going to connect the ‘iako?
The most important tool used by the Hawaiian canoe builder was the stone adze or Ko’i. There were many different types of Ko’i, each suited for a specific purpose. In the pictures below, students are using the appropriate tool for the job. What tool did you use today and for what purpose did you use it?
Pono using the scroll saw to make fine cuts and curves. Photo: Rachel Tanaka
Moli using the band saw to make a straight cut. Photo: Rachel Tanaka
Jaden using the surform to shape the kuamoo.
Complete the 3 table foldable showing how a plant (leaf) cell is a system (summative). Use the foldable table given in class.
Include the following in your diagram 1)INPUT – list ALL “ingredients” into the leaf cell system, 2)STRUCTURE – list all the components of a plant cell, 3)BEHAVIOR – Explain the interactions between components, 4)OUTPUT – list ALL products.
Additional Requirements include:
CREATIVENESS 1)Add related drawings or symbols, 2)Color, 3)Use of space.
As canoe-building specialists, your group must design, choose, then shape your pieces of wood into a wa’a. Use the appropriate tools to shape your canoe. For rough shaping of your kuamoo, use the surform to smooth lines and make curves.
Justin and Rylan using the surform to shape the kuamoo.
