Hawaiian Star Compass

Grade 5 Developed by D.J. High Overview To share how ancient Hawaiians were able to navigate from one island to the next with extreme accuracy, dependent upon their natural and celestial surroundings. Students will utilize their prior knowledge of cardinal directions...

Wayfinding

Wayfinding Grade 6 Developed by Cat Fuller, ʻIolani School Overview How will you find YOUR way on your voyage? What problems will you encounter? How will you solve them? Wayfinding encompasses all of the ways in which people and animals orient themselves in physical...

Moʻokūʻauhau – Genealogy

Moʻokūʻauhau Grades K-2 Developed by Pacific American Foundation and Mālama Honua Public Charter School Overview Students learn about their genealogy by creating a “Who Am I” bag. Their moʻokūʻauhau bag includes a family photo; an item showing how they are connected...

Navigating Without Instruments

Navigating Without Instruments Explore this story to find out about the celestial sphere and the star compass. Discover how to navigate by stars, the Moon, the Sun, ocean swells and bird life. Read about waka hourua – the double-hulled canoes used for such voyages –...