To address topics related to the food web and penguin reproduction with students in Early Childhood Education and Elementary School (Grades 1-5), it is suggested to work with the story narrated in the book "The Adventures of Great Papu" (available in book, e-book, and audiobook formats) through storytelling. A felt board can be created, to which felt pieces with a small piece of Velcro on the back can be added, forming a polar scene, as well as characters and other objects. This allows for student interaction, encouraging them to actively participate and engage with the story. Templates for the felt pieces are available at the end of this document.
Authors:
Flavia Sant'Anna Rios, Sandra Freiberger Affonso, Sonia Regina Grötzner.
Participants
Variable
Goal
Understand some ecological interactions of Antarctic animals and aspects related to penguin reproduction, as well as the impacts of human activities on this dynamic.
Materials
Felt or metallic panel
Felt characters and objects: adult penguins, baby penguins, eggs, rock nests, krill, humpback whale, leopard seal, skua, fishing boat, police boat
Felt backdrop: mountain, sea, clouds, icebergs, sun
Book, eBook and Audiobook “The adventures of the Great Papu” (Freiberger-Affonso & Rios, 2021).