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The Natural World Behind The Wa'a

Short articles that explain the Cultural and Scientific dynamics of the natural world behind the Wa'a 

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Why The Hawaiian Canoe Looks The Way It Does

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Pacific Voyaging and Major World Civilizations (3000 BCE – 1500 CE)

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Proverbes Relating To The Waʻa

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Explore The Living Forest Behind The Canoe

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The Story And Science Of Water

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Ke Kai

The Story and Science Of The Sea

Downloadable Example Lesson Plans

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Lesson Plan 1

(20-Minute Outdoor Presentation Beside the Canoe) Middle School

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Lesson Plan 2

Grade Level: 7–12
Time: 60–90 minutes (adaptable for 45 min class or extended block) 

Based on Tommy Holems Hawaiian Canoe 

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Lesson Plan 3

Lesson Plan based on He Makeʻe Waʻa Website subjects, with website links for more detailed information

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