Tales for young children
To educate a wide public on polar science and climate change related issues, the International Polar Foundation also needs to target a very young public (after all, they are mainly concerned by climate change). This section aims at providing kindergarten teachers or parents with tales they can use to introduce these themes to their classes and kids (5 to 8 years old).
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Mr. H and the Mystery of the Meteorite
19 Nov. 2008 | 82 Kb
This tale is intended for older children (aged 10-12 years old).
This story introduces the scientific research conducted at the Princess Elisabeth Antarctic station.
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Avalak and the Electric Prince
13 Nov. 2008 | 293.1 Kb
This tale is intended for older children (aged 8-10 years old).
The objective of this story is to show children how the energy taken from certain natural sources such as wind, sun and water can be used to produce electricity.
After the story, an easy experiment will allow the children to realise how certain chemical elements found in nature produce energy which can, in turn, be transformed into electricity.
From there, children go to the library or look on the internet to research more renewable energy sources, such as tomatoes, lemons, potatoes, and so on.
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Mother Nature's Fury
13 Nov. 2008 | 1.2 Mb
The following children's story deals with a severe flood caused by strong rains - something children have no doubt seen reports of in the media, or may even have witnessed themselves.
In the story, Professor Sneeze embarks on a journey of scientific discovery. In trying to find the most effective ways to conserve energy, Professor Sneeze turns to biomimicry. This science studies how certain life forms in nature carry out processes from which we humans can obtain ideas for solving practical problems, particularly concerning sustainable development.
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Where are the igloos of Iglooville?
20 Nov. 2007 | 2 Mb
Professor Sneeze, Reckless and Breakneck explain in easy terms the Kyoto protocol and the problems linked to global warming in the Arctic region such as the melting of the permafrost, the shrinking of the ice floe and thus also of the polar bears' territory, the mutations occurring in marine species and the opening of a sea passage for oil tankers.
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Tears from the other side of the world
20 Nov. 2007 | 1 Mb
The two themes that Professor Sneeze explains in this story are the melting of the glaciers and the construction of a research base for the scientists working in Antarctica.
He will also make the children understand how urgent it is for them to "jostle their habits".
