Rolling Turtle

A traditional tale from the Amazon, Jabuti the Tortoise, follows the "Trickster," Jabuti, as an explanation for why a turtle's shell looks the way it does. Using a traditional folk-toy design, students can create their own Jabuti with a unique twist. Jabuti's head pops in and out of its shell as the turtle rolls. Students construct the turtle and learn how these inner mechanics create this surprising movement.