Course Summary for Hawaiian History

Kamehameha High School

Social Studies Department

School Year 2010-2011

Course Summary for Hawaiian History

Kumu `Umi Perkins

Overview

The objectives of this Hawaiian History course are: 1) to attempt to view the past and present using a Hawaiian perspective, thereby beginning to understand yourself as a Kanaka Maoli/Native Hawaiian, 2) to learn the facts, people and processes of Hawaiian history through readings and research and utilize that information in activities, 3) to learn and practice skills such as writing, research, debate, technology and other social interactions that can be applied in other areas of academics and life.

Integration of Technology
Kamehameha Schools provides access to many technological tools to enhance the teaching and learning process such as laptops, online resources, BlackBoard, probes, etc. We support the integration of technology as a critical component in preparing students to thrive in our global society. As appropriate to each course, teachers will provide further classroom expectations and guidelines as to the extent technology (e.g. laptops, websites, BlackBoard, etc) will be utilized for research, instruction, assessment, and communication purposes.

Course Goals

This course will help you attain the following measurable objectives:

The ability to use a Hawaiian perspective to analyze history and current events in order to gain awareness of yourself and your place in a globalized world.

An understanding of the major historical events and processes from the time of Hawaiian origins until today, particularly those during the transition period from 1778 until 1893, and how those events continue to affect the people and environment of Hawai’i.

A mastery of the skills of writing, research, critical thinking, debate and technology in order to utilize and analyze the facts and data in this and other courses.

In addition to these measurable goals, it is my hope that this course will help to foster a love of learning in a culturally appropriate sense that haumana (students) will take with them when they leave Kamehameha.

Course Material

A course reader will be provided.

You will also be required to purchase the following items:

1) A 1” 3 ring binder

2) A zip disk

3) Dividers

4) A “Marble Composition” book

5) A folder with pockets for xeroxed readings

Student Responsibilities and Class Rules

1)Students will be respectful of themselves, others, and school property.

2)Students will abide by all school rules and regulations published in the Student Handbook and announced during the school year.

3)Meet all school and teacher expectations understood as common standards of academic behavior.

4)Write and affix your signature to all assignments, honor code on tests, and exams.

5)No eating, drinking, gum chewing, or selling fund-raising items during class time.

6)Late work will be penalized one letter grade for each day the assignment is late. All homework will be turned in or corrected at the beginning of the period. No work is to be turned into my Smith Office box. If you are excused for an absence, you will have one day to complete an assignment and turn it in.

7)Use of the classroom phone is not permitted and friends may not call for you during class time.

Handling of offenses:

1st offense:Verbal Warning

2nd offense:Detention and a call to your parents.

3rd offense:Referral to the Unit Administrator

Research Component

Students will conduct several research projects during the course of the semester. The primary project is a research paper of 5 - 6 pages that consists of original research, i.e., research using existing written sources and/or oral sources that has not been conducted before. This could include a unique perspective on a topic previously covered, a unique comparison of two topics, or documentation of previously unrecorded information pertaining to Hawaiian history. The purpose of this assignment is that students contribute to the existing body of knowledge of Hawaiian history. This is a responsibility that goes along with the privilege of attending Kamehameha.

Minimally, students will complete the following research projects:

A 5 – 6 page original research paper
At least two 2 – 3 page research essays pertaining to the unit being covered with a bibliography and parenthetical references

Grading Procedures

Grades will be based upon, but not limited to, the work done in class, homework, tests, quizzes, presentations, and projects. Participation in class is also of paramount importance, for everyone will be learning from one another, and will be a component of your Quarter Grade.

Procedure for Quarter Grades:

The major assignments for the quarter will both be due in the second quarter. However, portions of the major projects will be due throughout both the first and second quarters. This will balance the effect of having both major assignments due in the second quarter.

90% of your grade will be based on your progress up to the end of the semester on a point scale in which assignments are weighted by being worth different point amounts from 5 to 50 points. The other 10% will be based on your participation in the activities of the class, which will be determined by the Kumu’s judgement of your participation influenced by a proposal submitted by the student reporting his or her participation over the semester.

Procedure for Semester Grades:

Each quarter grade will be worth 45% percent of your semester grade. The final exam will be worth 10% of your semester grade.

Grading Scale

Letter Grade / Range in Percentages / Letter Grade / Range in Percentages
A / 93-100% / C / 73-76%
A- / 90-92% / C- / 70-72%
B+ / 87-89% / D+ / 67-69%
B / 83-86% / D / 63-66%
B- / 80-82% / D- / 60-62%
C+ / 77-79% / F / 0-59%

KAMEHAMEHA HIGH SCHOOL

SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

SCHOOL YEAR 2010-2011

COURSE SUMMARY

HAWAIIAN HISTORY

KUMU JAMES CHUN

OVERVIEW

The ultimate goal of this course is to have you develop a positive attitude, adequate knowledge, and appropriate skills, which will enable you to become a positive member of our society. This course, along with others taken, will help enhance your education and give you the tools needed to survive in the world.

This Hawaiian History course will enable you to learn more about yourself as a member of society and as a Hawaiian. By studying your kupuna you will use information from their past to help you gain a better understanding of yourself as a Hawaiian. By studying the historical events of Hawai`i’s past, you will gain an understanding of why things are the way they are in Hawai`i today; and you will also understand where and how you fit in contemporary Hawai`i as a young adult and as a Hawaiian. This course will be a journey, with the destination being a better understanding of you and Hawai`i.

COURSE GOALS

This course will help you attain the following measurable cognitive objectives

(Things you can do)

You will understand the major historical events from

You will demonstrate knowledge of themajor historical events from 1778-1778-1893 that have influenced the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy and how those events affected the people during that era.

a)1893 and be able to identify basic facts relevant to each event.

b)You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of how these historical events have influenced the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy through cause-and-effect analysis.

You will gain an understanding of the major historical events that have impacted the Hawaiian community from 1900-2003.

You will learn and demonstrate an understanding of the course content, which consists of the following:

a)Era 1:Ka Po`e Kahiko. This era will cover significant people and events prior to the unification of the Hawaiian Islands.

b)Era 2: Kamehameha Pai`ea. This era will cover the people and events associated with Kamehameha Pai`ea and the unification of the Hawaiian Islands.

c)Era 3: Cultural Change during the reign of Liholiho. This era will concentrate on the abolition of the kapu system and the arrival of missionaries to Hawai`i.

d)Era 4: Responses to Imperialism under Kauikeaouli. This era will concentrate on steps taken by Kauikeaouli to protect the sovereignty of the Hawaiian Nation.

e)Era 5: Strengthening the Hawaiian Nation. This era will concentrate on actions taken by different ali`i which helped to improve the status of Hawaiians.

f)Era 6: A Nation in Political and Economic Conflict. This era will concentrate on people and events associated with the reign of David Kalakaua.

g)Era 7: Overthrow and Annexation. This era will concentrate on the people and events associated with the overthrow of the Hawaiian Nation. This era will also look at the reasons why Hawai`i was annexed by the United States.

h)Era 8: American Territory. This era will concentrate on Hawaii as a Territory of America and how Hawaiians were affected during the Territorial Era.

i)Era 9: Hawaiian Renaissance. This era will concentrate on Hawai`i during the 1960s to the present and the social, political, cultural, and economic status of Hawaiians.

You will develop a better understanding of historical concepts and be able to apply those concepts when analyzing Hawai`i’s History.

You will use social concepts to interact with others and apply those social concepts to analyze Hawai`i’s society.

You will develop critical thinking skills that will enhance areas of your academic life; i.e. writing, speaking, analyzing, etc.

You will improve on your writing skills by composing a thesis paper/essay for each era covered and an original thesis research paper.

By meeting the cognitive objectives listed above, you as a person will attain the following affective objectives (which you will help measure):

You will develop a better understanding of yourself as a person and develop the self-esteem, confidence, and skills needed to succeed in life.

You will gain a better understanding of yourself as a Hawaiian and truly respect the fact that as a Hawaiian you are a unique person.

You will appreciate all Hawaiians and develop a sense of empathy for this tremendous race of people.

You will develop an understanding of where you as a Hawaiian fit into the world and how as a Hawaiian you will not only shape your future, but the future of an entire race.

COURSE MATERIAL

There are no standard course materials; however, there will be many handouts of readings that will help you understand the content we are discussing. These readings are to be kept by you for future reference.

You will also be required to purchase the following items:

1) A 1” 3 ring binder

2) A zip disk

3) Dividers

4) A “Marble Composition” book

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND CLASS RULES

8)Students will be respectful of themselves, others, and school property.

9)Students will abide by all school rules and regulations published in the Student Handbook and announced during the school year.

10)Meet all school and teacher expectations understood as common standards of academic behavior.

11)Write and affix your signature to all assignments, honor code on tests, and exams.

12)No eating, drinking, gum chewing, or selling fund-raising items during class time.

13)Late work will be penalized one letter grade for each day the assignment is late. All homework will be turned in or corrected at the beginning of the period. No work is to be turned into my Smith Office box. If you are excused for an absence, you will have one day to complete an assignment and turn it in.

14)Use of the classroom phone is not permitted and friends may not call for you during class time.

15)Please be in your seat when the bell rings. If you are coming from lower campus please be as inconspicuous as possible when you enter.

Handling of offenses:

1st offense:Verbal Warning

2nd offense:Detention and a call to your parents.

3rd offense:Referral to the Unit Administrator

GRADING PROCEDURES

Grades will be based upon, but not limited to, the work done in class, homework, tests, quizzes, presentations, and quarter projects. Participation in class is also of paramount importance, for everyone will be learning from one another, and will be a component of your Quarter Grade. From time to time there will be EXTRA CREDIT opportunities through outside of class activities.

Percentage Breakdown for Quarter Grades:

10% of your Quarter Grade will be based upon your LOT Folder to be turned in once a quarter.

35% of your Quarter Grade will be based on the quizzes and tests taken during the quarter. Tests will be counted as 2 quizzes.

25% of your Quarter Grade will be based on homework, assignments, presentations, and group work done in class.

20% of your Quarter Grade will be based upon Unit Thesis Papers due at the end of each unit.

10% of your Quarter Grade will be based upon your overall attitude throughout the quarter.

Grading is done on a step-by-step process: 1st the percentage is determined using the standard scale when necessary; 2nd the percentage is then multiplied by the percentage of the quarter grade in regards to the category it relates to.

The Grading Scale:

Semester Grade:

The Semester Grade will be computed by adding the following:

Each Quarter Grade amounts to 40% each, the common final exam amounts to 10%, and the Semester Project amounts to 10%.

KAMEHAMEHA HIGH SCHOOL

SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

SCHOOL YEAR 2010-2011

COURSE SUMMARY

HAWAIIAN HISTORY

INSTRUCTOR: KUMU HO‘ONANI CUP CHOY

OVERVIEW

This course will cover the history of the Hawaiian people starting at the first arrival of the känaka, up until present day. Students will learn about important figures, events, and time periods, as well as develop a more profound understanding of larger concept such as culture, identity, and responsibility. The class will integrate Hawaiian language, culture, and thought to enable students to grasp the numerous concepts and the content of the class. This class will be an opportunity for students to have a deeper sense of who they are and where they come from.

As this is a senior level class and a college preparatory school, all students will be held to a college standard. All assignments in this course should be completed to the best quality possible. Also, students should expect to be prepared to bring a Hawaiian mentality to this class. If all of this is done, this will be a very valuable and enjoyable course.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Contrary to what you may be thinking, there is more to this class than just simple facts. This class will attempt to help you each develop your Hawaiian identity as well as provide you with a deeper understanding of your ancestors. While facts and information will be given to you, there will be much more learn. There are four major areas for students to develop mana‘o and each of these have numerous objectives.

Cognitive objectives

Identify the important figures of the 9 eras in Hawaiian history.
Discuss the roles of key historical figures in shaping the course of Hawaiian history.
Identify the important events of the 9 eras in Hawaiian history.
Discuss the circumstances surrounding key events in Hawaiian history.
Identify the cause and effect relationships of events in Hawaiian society.
Describe major concepts in Hawaiian society throughout history.
Describe the transition and development of Hawaiian society over the course of history.
Evaluate the range of possibilities for the future of a Hawaiian nation.
Develop a sense of how you and your future options have been affected by Hawaiian history.
Identify your genealogy and evaluate its importance.

Skills objectives

Provide thoughtful and thought provoking discussion to the class.
Become more familiar with a college learning environment.
Thoughtfully read and extract valuable information from assigned text.
Develop note-taking skills, extracting valuable information from lectures.
Develop writing skills including structure, grammar, citations, etc.
Develop ability to discuss thoughts, feelings and ideas publicly in an intellectually stimulating manner.

Social objectives

j)Create a sense of responsibility among classmates and work together to achieve common goal.

k)Develop a sense of accountability for your actions and responsibilities.

l)Cooperatively work in groups to facilitate the groups’ designated goals and work productively.

m)Develop self-reflection skills in order to constantly improve skills and relationships.

Affective objectives

Consider the implications of the information you learned in class to refine and possibly reevaluate your feelings about the following:

What it means to be Känaka Maoli

What is your relationship and responsibility to your family and your ancestors

What is your relationship and responsibility to the people of Hawai‘i

What is your relationship and responsibility to the land

COURSE MATERIALS

Much of the materials necessary for this course will be provided by the kumu. However, there will be some materials that students will be responsible for acquiring and bring to class.

Required Materials: