An overview of the ‘Ele unit, including lesson summaries and final project details

Two brothers race to find whoever destroyed their villages’s weapons—unless the King’s murderous rage finds them first.

Back on Kaua‘i, ‘Akamu reflects on his successful theft of the Matu’s weapons. But why is he still wracked with guilt?

‘Ele has the chance to get revenge on the people who stole her people’s weapons—but it all depends on how well she can lie.

‘Ele is dropped off on Kaua‘i—and the king’s advisor makes it clear what will happen to her aunt if she fails.

‘Ele befriends a woman raking salt—and learns where ‘Akamu is. Back in the Pu‘uhonua, ‘Akamu gets a surprise visitor.

‘Ele arrives in the Nu‘alolo Valley, and cannot resist joining a hālau hula.

‘Akamu and Big Puhi make strides, and ‘Ele makes a difficult choice.

‘Akamu and the still-undercover ‘Ele, on opposite sides of the village, train for war against the Matu.

A typhoon rips through Nu‘alolo Valley.

The truth about Hui Hoʻiʻo Pūʻalile is discovered.

‘Ele devises a plan that might save both of her beloved villages.

Preparations are made for the battle to come.

‘Ele attempts to save both her Nu‘alolo friends and her beloved aunt.

‘Ele makes one last, desperate attempt to save her two villages.

The Nu‘alolo Valley celebrates.

A list of sixteen possible final projects for ‘Ele, designed to be completed in a 65 minute block of time.

The students present their final projects!