Ahupua'a
Loko I'a
Mindfulness
People Skills
Fun Facts
100
What is an ahupua'a?
A land division system used by the Hawaiians to divide the island from mauka to makai
100
What's the English word for Loko I'a?
Fish pond
100
Why is mindfulness important?
It helps us be present, stay grounded and regulate our emotions.
100
What is it important to have people skills?
Because we will all have many relationships throughout life whether it is with ourselves, teachers, friends, family, etc and people skills will help us have positive relationships.
100
Hawaii is the only state that grows the plants that makes this drink?
Coffee
200
What ahupua'a do you live in?
200
Why are Loko I'a/ the ocean referred to as "Da Icebox"?
Provide food and sustenance
200
What did the two wolves represent in the mindfulness video we watched last week?
Positive thoughts/emotions vs Negative thoughts/emotions
200
"Always do your best"
What does this mean and how can you apply this situation:
You're getting the answers wrong during a test and you're beginning to feel upset and disappointed.
Under any circumstances simply do your best and you will avoid self judgement, self abuse and regret.
200
Name 3 celebrities that were born in Hawaii.
Barack Obama
Bruno Mars
Nicole Kidman
Tua Tagovailoa
300
Why were ahupua'a divided from mauka to makai?
So each community had access to all resources and could be self sustainable.
300
Why is there a movement to restore Loko I'a?
To restore cultural and sustainable practices. Grow and eat more local fish rather than rely on foreign imports.
300
A coping skills is a tool you can use when you're upset to help you calm down.
What is your go-to coping skill?
Breathing
Going for a Walk
Listening to Music
Going to the Beach
Calling a supportive friend/mentor
Exercise
300
"Don't make assumptions"
What does this mean and how can you apply it to this situation:
You smile at a friend and they don't smile back.
Don't be afraid to ask questions to clarify what the other person means. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama.
300
Name 3 movies that were filmed in Hawaii.
Jurassic Park
Avatar
50 First Dates
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
The Descendants
Soul Surfer
400
What are the 3 major divisions of an ahupua'a?
Uka- Mountains/ Forests
Kula- Growing plains/ Taro Patches (Lo'i)
Kai- Fish Ponds (Loko I'a)
400
Each rock in the rock wall was placed with care to ensure it would stand the test of time.
What lesson you can take from this and apply to your own life?
Laying a solid foundation is important for growth over time.
400
How can you show support when your friends come to you for help?
Show empathy
Validate emotions
Active listening
Share coping skills
Reflective listening
400
"Don't take anything personally"
What does this mean and how can you apply it to this situation:
Your best friend ask someone else to go to the movies with them instead of you.
Nothing others do is because of you. What others do is a projection of their own reality. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others you won't be the victim of needless suffering.
400
East to West, Hawaii is the " "-est state.
Fill in the blank
Widest
500
What is the big lesson we can learn from ahupua'a systems and strive to recreate in our communities today?
How to be a self sustaining community and have a respect for natural resources.
500
It took 2 years of hard work to build He'eia fishpond and it has provided for the community for over 800 years.
What lesson can be learned from this and applied to your life?
Hard work now can pay off an provide for many years to come.
500
What are 3 things mindfulness can bring to you?
1) Happiness
2) Health
3) Psychological Well-being
500
"Be impeccable with your word"
What does this mean and how can you apply it to this situation:
Your cousin is speaking badly about someone on social media and wants you to back them up.
Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak about yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.
500
The Big Island is home to " " out of the 14 climate zones.
How many?
10! It doesn't have the two most extreme climate zones on either end of the spectrum.