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MW Na Pua Ncreau ? He liko kupu ka iehua. J - i Centerfor Giftedandrra(ented<tiūtive!HūzVūiiūnCfiiCdre.n -MMk,, _ , If ~ .-MĒĒk. < j j The liko blooms into a lehuaflower. wlip iKul summer!nstitute *™|,1 HĪ^Vv^Xs-( /41 In the Hawanan language, Na Pua, the flowers, rerers to the children or Hawai 1. - ^ AAA No'eau refers to the talents offered by the children as they blossom on their 2 ^UUU journey towards self-discovery. 2 |jjr\X}^ Nā Pua No'eau, the Center for Gifted and Talented Native Hawaiian Children, presents "Summer Institute 2000", a 2-week = residential, educational, enrichment program held on the University of Hawai'i at Hilo and Mānoa campuses. A wide variety of classes ^ are offered to students of Hawaiian ancestry currently in grades 6-11. Approximately 1 80 select students will be invited to attend this Summer Institute 2000. Students who have already attended a previous Summer Institute are invited to participate in Kupulau Summer ^ Institute 2000. \tm) A native Hawaiian component in all of the classes provides students with Hawaiian role models, culture, values, history, protocol, cEsmR for gifted 4.talented and language. In addition to enrichment in academic areas, students will participate in field experiences, cultural activities, and personal development. A Hō'ike at the end of the two-week session allows students to share their learning with families and the community.

__ Mam.i'.i (Headquarters) WGSfH<fmii ■ Mm.i For More Information University of Hawai'ī at Hilo University of Hawai'i Center Maui Community College p i . 200 W. Kāwili Street P.O. Box 2059 310 Ka'ahumanu Highway Hilo. Hawai'i 96720-4091 KaUua-Kona, H1 96750 Kahului, Hawai'i 96732-1617 Nā Pua No'eaw Ph. (S08) 974-7678 Ph. (808) 322-4867 Ph. (808) 984-3364 I Fax. (808) 974-7681 Fax. (808) 322-4855 Fax. (808) 242-6153

CLASSES FOR STUDENTS CURRENTLY IN GRADES 6th- 8th Rocks & Rolls (Volcanology) UH-Hilo Ke Ana Hale (Architecture) UH-Mānoa Kumu Lei Reveira & Dr. Jim Kauahikaua June 10 - 24, 2000 Kumu to be announeeel June 18 - July 1, 2000

» (1) Students, while visiting various volcanic sites will study the geology of volcanoes and the natural history of eaeh plaee visited. f/i L Hawaiian culture will be incorporated throughout the class with l/uWN storY le"'ng, learning plaee names and their importance and values. Students will work cooperatively with eaeh other and 'earn t0 stiare their new knowledge with their family and friends. (This class will involve hiking and camping.) Ke Ola O Ke Kapa Kai (Coastal Management) UH-Hilo Kumu Joy Downey c£ Lois Sanekane June 10 - 24, 2000 (2) In Hawai'i, the majority of our island people live in towns and cities located on the coastal zones of ^ all islands. Students will practice field study techniques used by natural resource managers (water quality testing, vegetation and wildlife surveys) to examine how various land-use choices (parks, commercial, residential, and conservation) impact the natural health of Hawai'i island's coastal environments. Issues related to human health and safety and the quality of life for oeean wildlife will be the main fo'cal point of this outdoor class. Students who love the natural sciences, enjoy camping, cold showers, and are comfortable in the oeean, will gain the most from this course. Puna Paia 'Ala I Ka Hala (Anthropology) UH-Hilo Kumu Andrea Kaawaloa & Amy Kaawaloa June 10 - 24, 2000 (3) Students will learn the history of the district of Puna, on the island of Hawai'i. Puna — a land famous for its' hala groves, black sand beaches and the fires of Pele. Students will learn the oral history as fffm told by nā kūpuna. They will also learn the many uses of the hala tree anct see bow one district ean remind and teach them of their heritage. Through field trips, students will explore this land of fire and water and learn how to preserve and protect their cultural identity. Hana Keaka (Performing Arts) UH-Mānoa Kumu Haili Baker June 18 - July 1, 2000 H(4) Students will learn the skills of drama in the performing arts realm. As playwrites, they will look at Hawaiian mo'olelo and script their own dramatic pieces of art in theatrical format. As observers, they will visit the areas talked about in their pieee so that they attain the true dep'th of their stories. As actors, students will portray the characters of their Hawaiian mo'olelo as their f inal performance. Lā'au Lapa'au (Medicine) UH-Mānoa Kumu to be announced June 18- July 1, 2000 dL. ^ Students will have the honor of exploring medicine in the ' Hawaiian and modern day aspects. As medical practitioners for two weeks, they will explore health practices and physiology and provide possible solutions on how we ean better the survival ^ ot Hawaiians and the Hawaiian community.

(6) Students will actively in identify the types of building % stYles in architecture and how those styles have been influenced in Hawaiian architecture throughout our f history- They wi" use their inborn ability of being m tl H L!V5 W'W' v\i)' Hawaiian as the tool of creating their own structures while weaving in a firm foundation of mathematics anc) aest^etjcs Ka Papa Pa'i Ki'i (Photography & Artistic Layout) UH-Hilo Kumu Leolani Ah Quin & Al Hillen June 28 - July 12, 2000 — — (7) Students will leam basic concepts and skills dealing with photography and artistic layout. Students will use computer technology to scan photos and create a photo journal whieh includes "mood poetry". They will also direct, ^act and record 3-minute silent videos dramatically l interpreting the mo'olelo of eaeh wahi pana. Students will gain a basic working knowledge of photography, cinematography, and computer graphics. Makakū (Hawaiian Art) — for Keikikāne (Boys) UH-Hilo Kumu Rocky K. Jensen & Natalie Mahina Jensen June 28 - July 12, 2000 (8) Students will learn through measurement, time and space, the foundation of Hawaiian art. These basic W principles will assist in creating beautiful and significant I ^ worksofartandanunderstandingoftheHawaiianculture. Using the Hawaiian temple complex as a pattern, students J will participate in the building of a model. Eaeh student will tben create an art pieee of a part of the temple complex. The 'anu'u or oracle tower within the temple in its very simple design exhibits Hawaiian measurement, Hawaiian time and the division of space. As was the tradition in the past, the class projects will be for young men only. However, it will compliment a young women's class held at the same time. This class will be shared with the young women — only separate projects will be created by eaeh. Through field trips together, both will understand the temple structure and recognize the part men and women played in ancient society. Makakū (Hawaiian Art) — for Kaikamahine (Girls) UH-Hilo Kumu Rocky K. Jensen & Natalie Mahina Jensen June 28 - July 12, 2000 ^ Students will learn the basic principles of Hawaiian art as in the previous class description for boys. However this class, for girls oniy' wi" create complimentary art projects traditional to Hawaiian women. The women held their female ancestors in the Hale o Papa. Students will create objects that were given as , • gifts to the Ancestors, among whieh was the feather harid-held | |l kāhili. The origin and history of the kāhili will be taught along with II its religious and magical significance within the Hawaiian culture. PLEASE COMPLETE APPLICATION | REQUEST FORM ON FOLLOWING PAGE