Educational Programs in Waiā Valley

Waya Valley offers five educational programs for school field trips, focusing on cultural and environmental education aligned with Hawaii's education standards. Programs include learning about ancient AO Pua, the importance of fresh water, endangered species, land care, and ancient Hawaiian games. These programs provide hands-on activities that enhance students' understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture and natural resources, promoting outdoor learning in a stimulating environment.

What is the primary focus of the educational programs offered in Waiā Valley?

• Science and Social Studies

• Cultural and Historical Studies

• Physical Education

• Mathematics and Literature

What does the 'AO Pua' program teach students about?

• Ancient Hawaiian land divisions

• Modern Hawaiian culture

• Hawaiian music

• Hawaiian cuisine

Which activity is included in the 'AO Pua' program?

• Playing traditional Hawaiian games

• Participating in a resource management game

• Building a canoe

• Planting a garden

What is the main theme of the 'A Ma Lama Iovi' program?

• Freshwater ecosystem importance

• Marine life conservation

• Volcanic activity

• Hawaiian folklore

In the 'A Ma Lama Iovi' program, what do students learn to identify?

• Different types of rocks

• Traditional Hawaiian clothing

• Species dependent on freshwater

• Hawaiian musical instruments

What unique opportunity does the 'Endangered Species of Waiā' program provide?

• Learning to surf

• Exploring ancient ruins

• Interacting with endangered native species

• Cooking traditional Hawaiian dishes

What is a key learning outcome of the 'Endangered Species of Waiā' program?

• Building traditional Hawaiian houses

• Learning to dance hula

• Understanding why species are endangered

• Fishing in the estuary

What does the 'A Ma Lama Ikaa' program focus on?

• Studying Hawaiian history

• Learning Hawaiian language

• Exploring Hawaiian art

• Taking care of the land

What do students learn in the 'Na An Kahiko' program?

• Hawaiian cuisine

• Hawaiian music

• Hawaiian mythology

• Hawaiian traditional games

What is the benefit of taking students outside the regular classroom setting, according to the video?

• They learn and absorb more

• They can relax and have fun

• They can play more sports

• They can meet new friends