Forskningdagene activity
Storytelling on the Ocean
Coordinators: Margherita Paola Poto, Giuliana Panieri, Emily Murray, Laura Vita & Valentina Russo
Location: Formidling or alternatively Skolelaboratoriet in Realfagbygget
Description of activity & learning objective: Based on the stories shared and the activities developed in the first part of the session, the pupils are expected to create their own story on how to protect the Ocean. The pupils will work in small groups and create their stories based on the question, "how can we use our emotions, creativity and imagination to protect the Ocean?". Characters of the story are expected to be human and non-human beings (sea creatures, foraminifera, and the Ocean itself). Pupils will learn to bring their creativity and imagination into the world of research and find sustainable, caring solutions to environmental challenges.
Resources: the Ocean Senses Handbook (Panieri G. et al), A Story About Knowledge (with props and touch book) and Follow Your Heart: the school for multipotentialites (Murray, Russo, Poto). The stories can be developed through narratives, art, drawing, sculpting, stitching and music/songwriting.
Expected number of pupils: 15-20 (ideally, one class)
Level: 10-12 years old
Time and length of the activity: one hour for each activity structured
Guidance/Prompts:
Think about the animals in A Story About Knowledge and Cora and how these characters work together and think outside the box to find solutions to their big questions
The Ocean is a very important part of our lives, even if we cannot see it. There are many different ways to protect the ocean, what is the best way?
Our Emotions help us connect to each other and the planet, and they allow us to communicate and feel. Talk about emotions in your story!