Intra-curricular Enrichment
Hapa Farms Featured in Whole Foods Video
Watch this video on global sustainability, featuring interview with Reyn Horner (Hapa Farms) and Highlands Intermediate School aquaponics project.
UH Curriculum Developers Visit Highlands IS
Professor Corilee Watters and research student, Karl Sloss, from the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) visited Highlands Intermediate School to learn about their highly successful aquaponics program launched with the help of isisHawaii in October 2010. Principal Amy Martinson and teachers, Alika Ahu, Angelo Laskowsky and Joan [...]
Digital Gaming for Education
Learning science and technology by playing video games? That’s the premise behind R.E.Power (Renewable Energy Power), a virtual environment where users can learn about alternative energy in Hawaii. isisHawaii partnered with multimedia experts from Hyperspective Studios to see if virtual gaming can be an effective tool for technical training and education using high-quality graphics and [...]
isisHawaii awarded Native Hawaiian Ed Grant
In September, the U.S. Department of Education announced the awardees for the 2010 Native Hawaiian Education Novice Grant (NHEP). Out of more than 50 applicants, isisHawaii was ranked second among 8 awardees selected this year. With the 3-year award, isisHawaii will partner with cultural, education and industry professionals to develop advanced technology project-based activities delivered [...]
2009 3D CAD in Education
In the Spring of 2008, isisHawaii collaborated with Highlands Intermediate School (HIS) to develop a unique enrichment program. Working with an industry professional, students used industry standard 3-dimensional computer aided design (3D CAD) software in applying textbook science concepts to reinforce retention and develop marketable technical skills. Collin Kobayashi, President/CEO, 3D Innovations, LLC, mentored 8th [...]
Aquaponics in Education
There is an exciting new pilot project going on at Highlands Intermediate School in Pearl City, Hawaii. Thanks to a grant from the Pearl City Complex STEM Consortium, isisHawaii has partnered with Hapa Farms, the Hawaii Nutrition and Physical Activity Coalition (NPAC) and the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) [...]