‘Akamu Lesson Plans

  • Lesson One - The Makahiki Games

    ‘Akamu and Noa have been practicing spear-throwing for weeks. Will their hard work pay off?

  • Lesson Two - Lana & Kalo Planting

    ‘Akamu goes for a nighttime swim in the kai, and meets a mysterious stranger.

  • Lesson Three - Big Puhi & Home

    While tending the kalo in the lo’i, ‘Akamu and Noa meet an unwelcome guest.

  • Lesson Four - Breaking Tradition & The Conch

    ‘Akamu goes fishing with his makuakāne, but disagreements make a peaceful fishing expedition turns sour.

  • Lesson Five - The Test & The King's Decree

    After a disappointing fishing trip, ‘Akamu is determined to try again—but the king has just declared that no boats can be launched due to inclement weather.

  • Lesson Six - Stars & The Fight

    Things take a turn for ‘Akamu and Kaʻimi.

  • Lesson Seven - The Shark & Matu Island

    ‘Akamu fights for his life on the moana, and makes a chilling discovery.

  • Lesson Eight - Impact Zone & The Search

    Things get dire for ‘Akamu.

  • Lesson Nine - Koko & Kapu

    ‘Akamu is finally rescued—but his parents share some horrifying news.

  • Lesson Ten - The Pu‘uhonua & Forgiveness

    Can ‘Akamu make it to the Puʻuhonua before his fellow villagers overtake him?

  • Lesson Eleven - Independent Work on Final Projects

    A collection of non-digital, content-generating exercises in case some students are struggling to get ideas or complete their projects.

  • Lesson Twelve - Final Project Presentation

    The students present their final projects! Includes some ideas for displaying the non-physical projects.

  • Unit Overview - 'Akamu (12 lessons)

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

‘Ele lesson plans coming soon!