July 25, 2018
Kamehameha Schools Hawai'i chemistry teacher Joel Truesdell shares his technique and successes in using Hawaiian culture as a driver in teaching his chemistry curriculum. He presented his culture first based approach at the Pū Paʻakai Lecture Series on July 19, 2018 at Kawaiahaʻo Plaza. In 2017, Truesdell was recognized with the Shell National Science Teacher of the Year Award through the National Science Teacher Association. Learn more about the award and his efforts here: http://www.ksbe.edu/imua/article/truesdell-earns-national-award-for-hawaiian-culture-based-approach/ See his project for soil remediation and understanding the chemistry needed to grow a native forest on the Hawai'i campus: https://youtu.be/LASYvb9CFQ8
Kamehameha Schools’ policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
