Benny and the Junior Rangers​
"It's Easy Being Green!"

Episode 4. Penny the Penguin. (Habitat destruction)


 

Synopsis:

The main message is changing habitat for animals, including the warming of ocean temperatures. A true story about the ferry penguins at Manly. Human population has put the ferry penguins at risk of extinction. Habitat destruction, risks from domestic pets, and death and destruction from motorised boating. An amazing population of ferry penguins has since been saved with the help of environment groups. They now have safe havens for breeding, restricted areas for motorised boating and a viewing area that keeps tourists a safe distance away. Sophie and Timmy decide that an art contest to draw or paint different types of penguins from around the world and their habitat would highlighting their plight.

 

Sustainability Framework Guide:  Assessing probability, risk and benefit

• Distinguish the likelihood of an event from its consequences (desirable or undesirable).

• Qualitatively estimate the likelihood and consequences of relevant chance events (regarding safety, health, sport, the environment).

• Discuss ways of avoiding or reducing risk.

 

The Australian Curriculum: The Arts, provides engaging and thought-provoking contexts in which to explore the nature of art making and responding. It enables the exploration of the role of The Arts in maintaining and transforming cultural practices, social systems and the relationships of people to their environment. Through making and responding in The Arts, students consider issues of sustainability in relation to resource use and traditions in each of The Arts subjects. The Arts provides opportunities for students to express and develop world views, and to appreciate the need for collaboration within and between communities to implement more sustainable patterns of living. In this learning area, students use the exploratory and creative platform of The Arts to advocate effective action for sustainability. (ACARA, 2022)