Science Inquiry
Nänä i ke kumu - Look to the source
Utilize various sources (i.e. kupuna, kumu, loea, mo'olelo, wahi pana, mo'omeheu) to foster inquiry and seek knowledge.
Utilize various sources (i.e. kupuna, kumu, loea, mo'olelo, wahi pana, mo'omeheu) to foster inquiry and seek knowledge.
Out of the many K.S.-Working Exit Outcomes, the one that benefited me the best was the one that related to 'imi na'auao, or knowledge. It helped me to better understand my culture through scientific experimentation because to me, the most reliable source of information is a primary source. Examples of primary sources include küpuna, kumu, and such. In Hawaiian culture, they believed that the people with the most knowledge were the eldest, so küpuna were the most valuable source of information. I believe in this exit outcome because I am Hawaiian, and I believe that they were right in saying küpuna were knowledgeable. So I believe that the best way to get information is to go to the source.
I believe the most helpful biology concept I learned this quarter through laboratory investigation was osmosis because I learned about density and how it affects whether or not a leaf will sink. In our leaf laboratory, we learned about why leaves sink in water. We learned that they sink due to their density; if their density is less than the density of the water, it will float, if it is more, it will sink. I have included a copy of my leaf laboratory below.
I believe the most helpful biology concept I learned this quarter through laboratory investigation was osmosis because I learned about density and how it affects whether or not a leaf will sink. In our leaf laboratory, we learned about why leaves sink in water. We learned that they sink due to their density; if their density is less than the density of the water, it will float, if it is more, it will sink. I have included a copy of my leaf laboratory below.
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Science Inquiry Quarter 2
He aupuni palapala ko'u, 'o ke kanaka pono 'o ia ko'u kanaka.
Seek and apply knowledge ethically.
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I have applied my knowledge ethically through scientific experimentation and cultural activities. Applying our Hawaiian culture into our classwork is very important because it allows us to persevere, uphold, and live our culture. It also makes it easier for some of us to learn if we are learning with things we can relate to. For example, this quarter we have spent a lot of time working in the mala. This helped me to learn easier by doing hands on work while we are learning about Biology. I also was able to relate to my culture and practice Hawaiian values. This working outcome relates to what we've been doing because working in the mala is definitely working ethically. We are able to learn biology as well as improve our Hawaiian values. We seek knowledge in our culture, and Biology as well.
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Science Inquiry Semester 2
E lawe i ke aʻo a mālama, a e ʻoi mau ka naʻaua
He who takes his teachings and applies them increases his knowledge
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It is imperative that you constantly practice your science inquiry skills in order to uphold a strong scientific background. It is important to do so so you are able to use your knowledge and apply it to modern problems. Doing so will encourage divergent thinking and the use of metacognitive skills. It is equally important to complete assignments to the best of your ability when authority gives it to you. However, I did not fulfill my duties as a student this semester. When given the assignment to do a Ti Lab, I chose instead to not do it. I have disgraced my school, teacher, and family in the process. This was an unwise decision that inflicted dire consequences on my grade. I should have done the righteous thing and turned in my assignment on time. I chose to be lazy and unproductive. I lost the opportunity to further increase my science literacy and develop my science inquiry. This is the reason why I chose the above olelo noeau. He who takes his teachings and applies that knowledge is a man of good morals. He doesn't waste opportunities but instead looks for opportunities to broaden his scientific knowledge. I should have followed the olelo noeau and take my work more seriously. Mr. Patino constantly preaches this saying, and he is absolutely correct. A man who wastes opportunities to learn is a foolish man. One should crave knowledge, not neglect it. I know now and understand the importance of deepening my science knowledge. The more I know the more problems I will be able to solve using my metacognitive skills. I hsould have thought twice before choosing not to do this assignment, because in doing so I have disgraced my Hawaiian culture. My ancestors would have never neglected their kuleana, so why should I? It is also important to be able to link your science knowledge with your culture. It helps to build a connection with your culture, links it to real problems, and brings you closer to your kupuna. Science concepts such as evolution and domestication were real problems that the Hawaiians dealt with. Knowing these processes builds understanding and connects you to your culture.
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