SCIENCE AND NATURE’S DESIGNS STUDENT WORKBOOK
FEAST
ʻŌLELO HAWAIʻI

GRADES 6-8

FEAST ʻōlelo 6-8

This ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi version Grades  6 – 8  was adapted and translated by kumus (teachers) on Hawaiʻi Island. This version is a mix of lessons from the English and the Marianas Islands editions with an emphasis on cultivating a strong connection to place and to health. Lesson 6 has a collection of recipes using local fruits and vegetables along with reflection prompts to engage students in thinking about the effect of food on their feelings and bodies. 

Lesson 1 – How do weather patterns affect gardening? 

Lesson 2 – How does the moon affect seed germination? 

Lesson 3 – Why are the components of soil important? 

Lesson 4 – How do leaves help a plant get what it needs? 

Lesson 5 – How does reducing food waste protect our place?

Lesson 6 – What kinds of foods should we eat?