Overview
In this lesson, an introduction to how the concepts of storytelling (Mo’olelo) through digital media is possible. The Disney Moana digitized story shows participants how technology and media help the viewer experience the art and science of wayfinding. Technology is utilized to capture and hold stories in ways that in the past were not yet available.
Student Objectives
- Experience that early settlers passed on their history and knowledge through oral communication which includes songs, stone carvings, and storytelling.
- Experience an example of how a digital medium is used to communicate historical, social, or personal stories.
- Learn about wayfinding and the skills and awareness of navigators (connection to a Gr. 4 social studies standard)
- Deepen their awareness that the Hawaiian islands were originally populated because wayfinders were able to navigate to the islands before the use of modern technologies.
- Deconstruct a song from the movie Moana (Moana’s – We Know the Way) to reflect on stories that can tell about experiences, feelings, and ideas.
- Unlike the petroglyphs that captured the Early explorers’ stories, digital media artifacts can record stories.
TEACHER GUIDE
Storytelling Through Digital Media
Lesson 1: Storytelling of Wayfinding from Moana
SLIDES
Storytelling Through Digital Media
Lesson 1: Storytelling of Wayfinding from Moana
MATERIALS
Activity Materials to Prepare Activity 1: We Know the Way video Link to Video Activity 2 : We Know The Way from Moana Print out Wayfinding Article Activity 3: We Know The Way from Moana Print out We Know the Way Worksheet Homework Print out Homework Worksheet