The main objective of this research was to produce a pictorial story about alternative energy. The concept of alternative energy is discussed in thematic learning in class IV theme 2, subtheme 3, ...Learning 1. This product was made based on the limitations of the material in the 2013 Curriculum student book and the needs in the classroom. Based on a questionnaire from 27 students, 77% answered that they had never read a book/literature on alternative energy. Research Development (R D) method was applied in this research, with six stages: (1) Potential and problem analysis, (2) Data collection, (3) Product Design, (4) Product validation, (5) Product Design Improvement, (6) Product Design Testing. The data gathering techniques applied were interviews, observations, and questionnaires. The product was approved by two validators with 3.81 of 4 in average. This product will be worth testing after it has been revised. The trial was conducted on students and teachers. The student’s score of understanding the contents was obtained at 2.94 (maximum score of 4). However, the teacher said that this product could be a media for literacy in the ecological topic. These pictorial stories helped them to realize integrated learning.
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