LĀʻAU LAPA WOW! | Grade K

Course #: HS6044F

Wow, laulau – the health of our native Hawaiians is a key ingredient to assure our lāhui will thrive. In this course, keiki will engage with different plants to build empathy, aloha ʻāina, and an understanding of sustainability to best grow and support a healthy kanaka. Weʻll discover vibrant native lāʻau, learn about their “superpowers”, and uncover how our kūpuna used them for cultural and healing practices. The Wonder of Wonders will turn into “aha moments” as our keiki move lapaʻau to lapa WOW while embarked on an exciting ‘āina journey exploring the amazing magic of our island’s lāʻau!

Kindergarteners must be 5 years of age by July 31, 2026.

WILD & ROOTED DETECTIVES | Grade 1 

Course #: HS6055F

Put on your detective hats! In this course, haumāna will act as young detectives, investigating Hawaiʻi’s native plants and animals and uncovering how they connect with the ʻāina. Students will use their kilo skills to observe habitats, analyze clues, and learn how all living things interact with each other. Through moʻolelo, hands-on activities, and simple investigations, haumāna will build observation and reasoning skills that lead to stewardship solutions. This course runs concurrently with REEF TO RIDGE RANGERS and partners on shared projects and huakaʻi, ensuring discoveries guide meaningful care. 

REEF TO RIDGE RANGERS | Grade 1

Course #: HS6046F

Huli ka lima i lalo! In this course, haumāna will become young mālama practitioners, learning practical ways to protect Hawaiʻi’s native plants, animals, and habitats while exploring how healthy forests, streams, and living creatures depend on each other. Through moʻolelo, hands-on projects, and service learning, keiki will discover their kuleana to care for the ʻāina and develop lasting stewardship habits. This course runs concurrently with WILD & ROOTED DETECTIVES and partners on shared projects and huakaʻi, so care actions are informed by scientific investigation. 

NO HARM, JUST FARM! | Grades 2 & 3

Course #: HS6003F   

Na ka mahi‘ai ka imu nui! A well-filled imu is the work of an industrious farmer. Keiki agriculturists will get down and dirty learning how to cultivate land and propagate crops, an honorable and prestigious occupation then and now. Haumāna will study contemporary farming challenges, such as food security, change in landscape, and food manufacturing, all of which impact our ‘āina, our ‘ohana, and our farmers. The last days of this course will include traditional cooking using local ingredients. Keiki will experience all sensory aspects of their food: scent, feel, plating, and taste. This course will grow student appreciation for hard work and a full imu. 

WAI-FI CONNECTION | Grades 2 & 3 

Course #: HS6056F

Kahe ka wai, ola ke kanaka! When the water flows, the kanaka flourishes. Since ancient times kanaka have engineered sophisticated water flow systems that were critical in meeting quality and quantity standards needed for each ‘ohana to thrive and survive. Where are these today? What access do we have as kānaka ʻōiwi? Haumāna will walk in the steps of our kūpuna as civil engineers and urban planners predicting quantity of water flow and planning communities mindful of earth‘s greatest resource, ka wai!  

HE ALIʻI  KA ʻĀINA | Grade 4

Course #: HS6057F

Get ready to become plant detectives in this hands-on science adventure! Haumāna will investigate four important mea kanu valued by our kūpuna: Lāʻī, ʻŌlena, Mamaki, and Kukui. Using kilo—careful looking and questioning—students will explore how these plants were used in daily life and why they still matter today. They will then turn to ʻike kuʻuna (traditional knowledge), observing the mahina, changing weather, and natural signs to understand how plants connect to the larger environment. By blending scientific observation with ancestral ways of knowing, students will see how different forces shape how plants grow and behave. Through outdoor adventures, stories, and engaging activities, this course builds curiosity, strengthens care for the ʻāina, and shows how science and traditional knowledge work together. 

RADIO STATION 808 KKI | Grade 5 

Course #: HS6059F

Join Radio Station 808 KKI and find your frequency!  Through fun, place-based exploration, you'll prepare for the ultimate Keiki Kuleana Initative Project. Your platform? The performing arts! Through the use of hula and mele a true cultural ambassador you will be while moving beyond the stereotypes to broadcast what authentic aloha really means: respect, stewardship, and a deep Hawaiian spirit. Stop waiting and start shining! Tune in to the cultural wave at 808 KKI: Aloha Amplified!  

KANAKA KREATORS | Grade 5 

Course #: HS6058F  

This hands-on course invites fifth grade haumāna to become Young Entrepreneurs by creating a local business and product that supports their community. Working in small teams, students identify a local need, research how kupuna 'ike and aloha ʻāina inform solutions, and design a prototype product to sell. They learn basic budgeting, pricing, branding, and customer service while reflecting on kuleana and ethical decision making. The unit emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and problem solving through the ʻŌiwi Edge lens, connecting moʻolelo and ʻike kūpuna to real-world impact. The course culminates in a class market where students present their product.