Questions for Ahupua‘a, Fishponds, and Lo‘i documentary:
What is the priority resource in an ahupua‘a and what is it used for? How has the use of this resource changed? Has the natural ecosystem of this resource changed?
What is the ahupua‘a concept? What things were cultivated and what do they provide? How is the ahupua‘a maintained and managed?
Why was Kaloko on Hawai‘i Island settled and inhabited by the Hawaiians? How does the video explain the ecosystem and what it provided?
What are the Hawaiian terms for the different type of ponds and explanation of these terms. What are the other components of the ponds and why have many ponds disappeared today?
What was the food for the fish in the ponds and what type of species of fish were cultivated, why?
How has Wailiki changed? What does taro need to grow well? How many names are there for Hawaiian varieties of taro and why?
Summarize in a paragraph or two the significance of the ahupua?a, loko i?a, and lo?i are to the Hawaiian culture. Explain the symbolism, ecology, management, and what it provides.