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Introduction
Some students are attracted by a challenging puzzle. Others are captivated by a exciting adventure. Polynesian Voyaging & The Wayfinding Art offers both.
The puzzle: Where did the Polynesians come from? This has been a controversial issue among scientists and historians for many years. The exhibit and teaching materials present early theories and information as well as current evidence, challenging students to discover the most likely solution to the question of Polynesian origin.
The adventure: Hokule'a, a replica of an ancient Polynesian voyaging canoe, is sailing from island to island in the Pacific Ocean — without the use of navigational instruments. Students will learn about the voyages of Hokule'a, how she sails and how she is guided by her Hawaiian navigator.
The interdisciplinary activities are designed to supplement standard curriculum in History, Geography, Social Studies or Science classes at the Junior High or High School level. Teaching
instruction and learning objectives are outlined at the beginning of each section.
ACTIVITY CARDS AND INFORMATION CARDS are designed to be copied for students.
The entire curriculum has been created to encourage and facilitate a team approach to learning. Students complete most activities working in pairs or small groups.Each chapter includes the following:
Overview: General description of the information and activities in the section.
Objectives: Skills and knowledge students are expected to acquire.
Preparation: Getting ready for the activities in the classroom.
Time Estimate: # of class periods (40 minutes) needed to complete each section.
Wrap-up: Questions and discussions to reinforce what students learned.
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