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*We are still editing photos from this week and will continue to add to the photo galleries. Please check back for more pictures.\u00a0 Thank you!*<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/summerprograms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SP-2024_0015_Creator-Space.png?resize=65%2C72&ssl=1\")
CREATOR SPACE
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span>T<\/span>his week we made shrinky dink necklace pendants, worked on our recycled lanterns, and painted mini canvases for our soap resist paintings.<\/span><\/p>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/summerprograms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SP-2024_0017_Cooking.png?resize=63%2C69&ssl=1\")
CULINARY KIDS: COOKING ADVENTURE
\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong>This week, the culinary students explored the flavorful world of Japanese cuisine. The young chefs created some popular and delicious dishes, such as somen salad, assorted musubis, and Daifuku mochi. Students got creative with making Daifuku mochi, filling the inside of the mochi with their own creative concoctions!<\/p>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/summerprograms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SP-2024-Icons_0008_Full-STEAM-Ahead.png?resize=65%2C71&ssl=1\"){kind=icon}
FULL STEAM AHEAD
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span>This week in class, we delved into the fascinating world of natural disasters. Our students had a blast learning about volcanoes, where they had the opportunity to create their own mini volcanoes, make predictions on explosive mixtures, and even build fences to protect imaginary homes. Additionally, we explored the topic of tornadoes, with students designing homes that could withstand debris and strong winds. I’m thrilled to share that we also had a fantastic field trip to the Children’s Discovery Center. It was a day filled with exploration and wonder, much like our classroom experiences.<\/p>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/summerprograms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SP-2024_0034_HNS-Explorers-272x300.png?resize=63%2C69&ssl=1\")
HNS: EXPLORERS<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong>This week we continued to learn about insects. Students learned about caterpillars and butterflies. They learned how to draw and color a realistic butterfly. We have them displayed in class. They also learned about the life cycle, and today we focused on decomposers. They even went on a decomposition scavenger hunt around campus.<\/p>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/summerprograms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SP-2024_0035_HNS-Observers.png?resize=63%2C69&ssl=1\")
HNS: OBSERVERS
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span>This week we visited Lyon Arboretum where students identified various seeds and how they are dispersed. They have also been working hard on a ladybug craft, learning about the ladybug lifecycle and continuing our study of insects, arachnids, crustaceans and myriapods.<\/span><\/p>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/summerprograms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SP-2024_0033_HNS-Researchers.png?resize=64%2C71&ssl=1\")
<\/span>HNS: RESEARCHERS
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span>This week we got to learn about native and invasive stream fish. We also got to head down to the stream to participate in removing the invasive fish from the stream to help our native fish thrive.<\/p>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/summerprograms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SP-2024_0026_Lets-Play-Sports.png?resize=64%2C71&ssl=1\")
LET’S PLAY SPORTS
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span>This week, we played flag football and soccer. We also went to the UH football field to watch the Hawaii football team practice.<\/span><\/p>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/summerprograms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SP-2024_0022_Little-Journalists.png?resize=64%2C71&ssl=1\")
LITTLE JOURNALISTS
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span>This week the Little Journalists refined their writing skills and practiced selecting the perfect pictures for their stories. <\/span><\/p>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/summerprograms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/SP-2024_0024_Minecraft-Construct-and-Code.png?resize=64%2C71&ssl=1\")
MINECRAFT: CREATING AND CODING
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span>STEM AND HISTORY WEEK
\nReplicating Landmarks; In groups, students selected a landmark from around the world to build in Minecraft. Students then created a slideshow presentation sharing facts about the landmark and showcasing their build.
\nA Case for Biodiversity; In groups, students selected a biome\/ecosystem to study (that exists in both Minecraft and real life). Each student picked an animal or plant to study and present to the class. They had to share how their choice is a benefit to people in real life and in Minecraft.
\nBuild your Future! Students created a collaborative google slides showcasing their builds in Minecraft that depicted their future\/dream house, car, job, etc.<\/p>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/summerprograms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SP-2024-Icons_0015_Shooting-Stars.png?resize=64%2C70&ssl=1\"){kind=icon}
<\/strong>MUSICAL PERFORMANCE: SHOOTING STARS<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong>We had a very full week as we have continued to prepare for our showcase. The students have been working so hard, that this Friday we took a small break to watch a movie!!<\/p>\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/crdg.hawaii.edu\/summerprograms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/SP-2024-Icons_0009_Science-Fun-Fair.png?resize=63%2C69&ssl=1\"){kind=icon}
SCIENCE FUN FAIR
\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong>Students worked on their 2nd engineering challenge of making a rollercoaster that showcases multiple laws of physics such as potential & kinetic energy, acceleration, momentum, centrifugal force, and Newton’s laws of motion.<\/span><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n\n*We are still editing photos from this week and will continue to add to the photo galleries. Please check back for more pictures.\u00a0 Thank you!* CREATOR SPACE This week we made shrinky dink necklace pendants, worked on our recycled lanterns,…\n<\/div>\n