Unit Features
Field Sites: Grade 3
Kawai Nui Marsh

Working in cooperation with: ‘Ahahui Malama I Ka Lokahi

Malama Kawai Nui


Ku i ka welo.
Fits into the family behavior.
Whether good or bad, one’s behavior is judged by the family he belongs to.

-Mary Kawena Pukui, ‘Olelo No'eau No. 1879

Please review the following guidelines to help prepare students for the field trip:

  • Since Kawai Nui Marsh is a special place, we will want to kökua (help) to care for the native plants and animals living there. Please do not harm living things or pick plants unless guided to do so. (Note: Students may help to remove invasive alien plants under the supervision of the kumu at the site.)
  • Clean the soles of your shoes before the field trip. That will help to prevent the spread of weeds that don’t belong in the marsh or along the trails.

  • It is important to show ho'ihi (respect) for this wahi (place) and for one another by treating all kumu and fellow students with respect.

  • Volunteer kumu will be teaching each hui (group). Give your full attention to the kumu so everyone benefits from the experience.

  • We’ll be working in three groups. Stay with your group and do not wander off.

  • Place all of your belongings, including bottled water in a backpack so that your hands will be free.

  • Optional: We may want to share a (mele) song, an oli (chant) or a dance when we arrive. (Note: An oli for Kawai Nui is provided on the CD, and a written copy is provided in the oli Appendix.)


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