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Welcome to the Project Library! The projects are organized by the Episode they were inspired by in the film series. Click on the project to view the project, watch the film clip, and download project materials. 

Episode 1: THE New Normal

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Understanding the Flood Zone

Inspired by the konohiki -Native Hawaiian caretakers of the land and natural waterways- students explore the modern day flood risks to their community, and develop a stream plan to raise awareness about the future. 
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Carbon Sinks


​Whether it be trees, a backyard garden, or supporting Native Hawaiian agricultural practices, students learn to scale their impact by creating carbon sinks in their community. 
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Story of Our Coasts

Through an exploration of mo'olelo and data, students investigate sea level rise in their coastal community and create a Story Map to share. 
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WHAT'S IN THE DATA?

Inspired by the action that data from NOAA observatories has influenced, students conduct a classroom energy audit to find out: what it's in the data?

Episode 2: A Second Life

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CORAL SYSTEMS


​An introduction to systems thinking, students consider the human impact on coral reefs from the mountain to the sea. 
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Chasing the Fashion Footprint

Students chase down their fashion footprint and make commitments to change. 
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The Repair Fair


​Students learn about the supply chain and how to repair and reuse materials. They will work collaboratively with the community to learn and share a new skill!
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Nature's Story


​Learning from nature and the Native Hawaiian practice of 
kilo, 
students keep a Nature Journal and write a Narrative story for younger students. 

Episode 3: Ketchup and M&M's

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Voyaging Foodprint

Students learn about their "foodprint", and help prepare a meal plan for the Hōkūle’a’ s upcoming Moananuiākea Voyage.
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It Takes A Village

Leaning on the expertise of top disaster preparation specialists, and reflecting on the lessons learned from natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic, students practice problem-solving and decision making in this simulation project. 
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  • Film
    • Film Clips
  • Toolkit
    • FAQ
    • Try the Toolkit At Home
  • Projects
    • Understanding the Flood Zone
    • Carbon Sinks
    • The Story of Our Coasts
    • What's in the Data?
    • Chasing the Fashion Footprint
    • Coral Systems
    • Nature's Story
    • The Repair Fair
    • It Takes A Village
    • Voyaging Foodprint
  • Mini-Lessons
  • Contact