What are some examples of how COLONIZATION OR GLOBALIZATION is creating challenges in your own island, community, state, nation that relates to this UN Goal / Issue?
Colonization and Globalization in Hawaii is a big thing because every type of ethnicity group comes and or lives here. But because the large population and the love of beaches in Hawaii, people tend to discard waste and trash on the beaches. The planes that bring over the mainlanders and foreigners release gas that affect the ocean which affects the coral reefs and sea animals. Why is this something to consider: Do you see a personal connection to this (and please try to find at least one) - what is it and why? Seeing how crowded Hawaii is begins to make you think of what this size of a population could do to the environment. Hawaii beaches are always crowded and filled with all types of people. I see people discard waste of food and plastics at the beaches. I see plastics floating in the ocean when I’m snorkeling. It is important to consider why and how the trash and waste had got there. If we can stop the source of the problem, we may be able to stop ocean pollution. What, if anything, are you learning about Colonization or Globalization and how has your understanding of the impacts of Colonization and/or Globalization perhaps influenced the way you see your group topic as a challenge or problem to be addressed? Learning about colonization and globalization has given me a new perspective on how raising awareness for ocean pollution is important. It also gives me a new perspective about how it is important to gain more information about our topic locally and globally. As a group, our focus is to really spread the word about how and why ocean pollution is important. Individually, my focus is to gather more information and explain about ocean pollution to my family.
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What are some examples of your research topic in your own island, community, state, nation?
Ocean pollution is important to Hawaii because we are surrounded by water. It is a real issue in Hawaii because it also affects our native Hawaiian animals and our coral reefs. Ocean pollution and waste has increased in Hawaii over time by 77%. Why was this topic chosen by the group? We chose “Life Below Water” because we all have a love of water. Each of us has grown up being in the ocean. Especially being a Hawaiian, we learned that water gives life to everything. We felt obligated to bring awareness to an important topic in our culture. what is a personal connection to the issue or just because you have to do something :) If a personal connection (and please try to find at least one) - what is it and why? My personal connection is my love for the water. Since I could remember, I have always been in the water, whether it was to surf, body board, swim, or snorkel. Whenever I go to the beach, I see rubbish all over the sand and I always wondered why anyone would litter. I learned as a young child to always appreciate and take care of what I have. I felt obligated to take care of what I had loved since I was a child, the ocean. How can this topic change or improve the Hawaii we live in? For who? Does this audience connect with you in any way? If so, how & why.. do you have personal friends of family members that are or possibly could be in this audience? By bringing awareness to improve Hawaii’s oceans is key to promote the wellness of our waters and waters around the world. My goal is to bring ocean pollution to my friends and family hoping they will spread the word to their friends and family. By starting to bring attention to ocean pollution here in Hawaii, my hope is that it could spread to other continents and nations around the world. What do you think of your ability to make an impact in the community & possibly make a difference in this issue? I believe that because I am passionate about this topic, I will only grow and want to do more about this issue. Why would that be important? What kinds of lessons do you think you will learn from this Kahiau experience? It is important to impact the community, but because I am passionate about what we are doing, I can only hope that I will be able to impact the community and the people. My hope is to learn more about ocean pollution and how it affects Hawaii and the world. I think I will learn lessons of giving back to those who give to me, taking care of the land and sea, and more. Between the weeks of December 19th to January 7, 2019, I had winter break. I was not able to complete any community service during this time because I had sporting events everyday. However, myself and my group were able to decide on the dates and the times of the community service projects we wanted to do by ourselves or as a group. Our focus for this Kahiau Project is ocean pollution. Our goal is to raise more awareness and learn more about what is affecting our waters around the world.
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About the AuthorMy name is MacKenzie Dela Vega. I am in tenth grade at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama. Archives
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