Summer Institute 2008 
Class Description
Deadline for application has expired April 30, 2008

1) Hawaiian Astronomy – A‘o Hökü
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo • July 6 - 19, 2008
Kumu: Kulia Tolentino Chin
(for students currently in Grades 8 - 11)
It is said that our people are supreme ocean navigators, experts in reading the ocean, studying the waves – their size, shape, pattern and direction. They study the stars, moon phases, and types of birds to name a few. With this, they would know when land was near while out in the ocean. They would know when to go fishing, what to farm as well as when it was best just to stay home and mend their gear. These ho‘ailona (signs) helped guide our ancestors’ lives. It helped shape their daily schedule and continues to shape our lives. Students in this class will be learning about the significance of the moon phases and the stars and how it ties into our daily lives.

 

2) He Wa‘a He Moku, He Moku He Wa‘a
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo • July 6 - 19, 2008
Kumu: Pua Lincoln (Känehünämoku Captain)
(for students currently in Grades 8 - 11)
Come learn the uniqueness of Hawai‘i’s wa‘a kaulua (doublehull) sailing canoes as you travel in the “wake” of your küpuna’s canoe. Students will appreciate the navigation skills of their küpuna as they train in the fundamentals of sailing while on board Känehünämoku, a 29 foot wa‘a kaulua, child of Nä Kälai Wa‘a Moku O Hawai‘i‘s voyaging canoe Makali‘i. Students will discover the effects of Hawai‘i’s geography on weather, climate and the sea. Emphasis will be on safety while learning the basic skills of teamwork and rigging. (This class will involve swimming!)

 

3) Reef Walkers – Ke Ola O Ke Kaha Kai
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo • July 6 - 19, 2008
Kumu: Lois Sanekane
(for students currently in Grades 8 - 11)
If you enjoy the ocean and want to learn about the many special plants and animals that share the ocean with us then this is the class for you. Learn about shorelines, tide pools, coral reefs and beaches by exploring our underwater habitat. You will learn the names of many different animals that inhabit our waters, different kinds of limu, and environmental impacts that threaten our beautiful beaches, through hands on activities such as snorkeling, tide pooling and camping. You will learn to ID fish to do research on fish population like the scientists do to help regulate over fishing, look at corals and the problems that affect them, do density vs. diversity studies during the day and then at night to compare the different organisms that you find. (This class will involve swimming!)

4) Rockology – Huli Honua
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo • July 6 - 19, 2008
Kumu: Lei Reveira
(for students currently in Grades 8 - 11)
In Hawai‘i, Pele is volcanism in all its forms. Her many forms include “Pele’s Tears” that hide in cinder outfall while her golden hair sparkles between the rope folds of a pahoehoe lava flow. As the sun shines across a pahoehoe flow, it reveals shimmering rainbow of color, an effect of the glassy layers. Through hikes and labs, students will be introduced to the special geology and volcanism found in Hawai‘i. While on field trips around the island, students will gather “rock clues” to learn how rocks are created and how they were used by our ancestors. Students will also participate in learning labs – identifying different types of rocks and flows, designing an earthquake proof building and rock walls. They will also gain skills, which include, map reading, data collecting and using science tool kits. (This class will involve hiking!)

5) College of Engineering: “Nä Mamo a Kaläkaua” – (Invention Factory)
University of Hawai‘i at Mänoa
June 15 – 28, 2008 or July 6 - 19, 2008
(for students currently in Grades 9 - 12)
Students will explore some of the different Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines offered at the University of Hawaii at Mänoa. This class will focus around Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Environmental Engineering. Students will see and learn, through hands on activities, lab tours, guest speakers, company visits, and field trips how these fields can be applied to issues within local and global communities. The Native Hawaiian Science and Engineering Mentorship Program (NHSEMP) is fostering young Hawaiians interested in engineering to have a deeper appreciation of their heritage while fueling their desire to learn and become role models to future generations and to give back to the Hawaiian community.

Other Programs.....
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