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Indigenous Storytelling: An Opinion Writing Lesson

Created by Teacher(s): Kara Hisatake|Published on: May 10, 2024
Lesson Plan Grades 9-12 Created by SubjectToClimate teachers

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Students discuss Kame‘eleihiwa’s view of past and present, reflecting on food choices and climate change.


Inquire: Students calculate the carbon footprint of their food and diet to reflect on how personal food choices affect climate change.

Investigate: Students read ‘ulu mo’olelo alongside articles and podcasts, and analyze how perspective affects storytelling.

Inspire: Students write an opinion article about ‘ulu as a climate change resilient food. 
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Subjects: English Language Arts
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Region: North America, USA - West, United States, Hawai'i
Posted on May 10, 2024

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