Curriculum HAALA--Sample

Here's a draft curriculum for an 8th-grade school in Hawaii that incorporates examples and lessons from athletics and arts while also aligning with academic content standards:

Hawaii Content & Performance Standards III

English Language Arts

• Read and analyze literary works that explore the intersection of athletics and the arts, such as stories or poems about dancers, musicians, or athletes (Hawai'i Content and Performance Standards (HCPS) III: Language Arts, Reading Strand, Standard 3)

• Write creative pieces that incorporate elements of both athletics and the arts, such as a fictional story about a musician who also competes in surfing competitions (HCPS III: Language Arts, Writing Strand, Standard 1)

• Explore the role of media in shaping public perceptions of athletes and artists, and develop media literacy skills to analyze and evaluate media messages (HCPS III: Language Arts, Media Strand, Standard 1)

Mathematics

• Use geometry and measurement to design and build sets for theatrical performances or athletic competitions, such as constructing a stage set for a hula performance or designing a race course for a track and field event (HCPS III: Mathematics, Geometry Strand, Standard 1)

• Analyze data related to athletic and artistic performances, such as calculating the scores for figure skating or the distance and speed of a swimmer in a race (HCPS III: Mathematics, Data Analysis Strand, Standard 1)

• Use mathematical models to predict and analyze trends in athletic and artistic performances, such as predicting how changes in training methods may affect the performance of athletes (HCPS III: Mathematics, Algebra Strand, Standard 2)

Science

• Study the science behind athletic and artistic performance, such as the physiology of the human body and how it relates to athletic abilities, or the physics of sound and how it impacts musical performances (HCPS III: Science, Physical Science Strand, Standard 2)

• Analyze the environmental impact of athletic and artistic events, such as exploring the effects of noise pollution on marine animals during surfing competitions (HCPS III: Science, Earth and Space Science Strand, Standard 3)

• Investigate the role of science and technology in advancing athletic and artistic performance, such as exploring the use of sports technology to analyze and improve athletic techniques (HCPS III: Science, Science and Technology Strand, Standard 3)

Social Studies

• Study the history and cultural significance of athletics and the arts in Hawaii, such as the evolution of hula or the impact of surfing on Hawaiian culture (HCPS III: Social Studies, History Strand, Standard 1)

• Analyze the economic impact of athletic and artistic events, such as the tourism revenue generated by surfing competitions or music festivals (HCPS III: Social Studies, Economics Strand, Standard 3)

• Explore the role of athletics and the arts in promoting social change and advocacy, such as examining how athletes and artists have used their platforms to advocate for social justice (HCPS III: Social Studies, Civics Strand, Standard 3)

Physical Education

• Participate in a variety of athletic activities and develop skills in different sports and physical activities, such as basketball, volleyball, and swimming (HCPS III: Physical Education, Movement Concepts Strand, Standard 1)

• Explore the connection between athletics and the arts, such as incorporating dance or music into warm-up routines for sports practices (HCPS III: Physical Education, Dance Strand, Standard 2)

• Develop strategies for injury prevention and care, such as learning proper stretching techniques or first aid skills (HCPS III: Physical Education, Health and Safety Strand, Standard 2)