MALAMA  ‘AINA was the theme for Grade 12 students as they embarked on their last STEAM WEEK.

MĀLAMA  ‘ĀINA was the theme for Grade 12 students as they embarked on their last STEAM WEEK.

 

Their project taught them about conservation, community service, and stewardship of the land through a Hawaiian cultural and environmental lens. It aligns with the Creation Mandate, emphasizing their responsibility to care for and sustain the world God has blessed us with.

 

Students engaged in hands-on activities such as lo‘i kalo (taro patch) restoration at Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi and invasive species removal or marine conservation work with Mālama Maunalua.  They enjoyed restoring the marine environment by removing invasive algae from the nearshore waters, as part of an effort to continue the work of the Great Huki. 

 

This project reinforces themes from environmental science (ecosystems, invasive species, sustainability), history (Hawaiian culture and land management), and biblical studies (stewardship and responsibility) by demonstrating how Native Hawaiians have historically cared for the land (ʻāina) and how these methods can be applied today to preserve ecosystems and natural resources.  

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