In this lesson unit students will learn about growing dry land kalo from stems using Hawaiian terminology and concepts, understanding the plant’s biology and life cycle predictability, and the cultural significance of kalo to both ancient and modern Hawaiians. They will also learn how plants grow faster from stems, use recycled materials for planting, follow a step-by-step planting procedure, observe proper Hawaiian protocols, and explore connections to art, math, literature, and potential field trips to taro farms.