Happy Feet
[Syllabus references] [Web sites]
Syllabus references
Stage 1 Science and Technology
living things grow, reproduce, move, need air, take in nutrients and eliminate wastes.
Stage 2 Science and Technology
plants and animals live in environments that supply their needs.
change occurs throughout the lifetime of living things.
living things depend on other living things to survive.Stage 3 Science and Technology
living things show variation within a species.
Stage 4 Science
4.8 describes features of living things
4.10 identifies factors affecting survival of organisms in an ecosystem
4.17 evaluates the relevance of data and informationStage 5 Science
5.10 assesses human impacts on the interaction of biotic and abiotic features of the environment
5.11 analyses the impact of human resource use on the biosphere to evaluate methods of conserving, protecting and maintaining Earth's resources
5.19 uses critical thinking skills in evaluating information and drawing conclusionsWeb sites
The movieHappy Feet - from the Internet Movie Database
Educational resourcesHappy Feet: Educator's Resource and Activity Guide - from Imax. Great activities and movie guide for lower grades (pdf 560kB)
Ingrid on Ice - interactive from ABC diary of an Antarcrtic scientist from 97-98, including audio, photos and game.
Print'n'Go Coloring book - from National Geographic, includes penguins, seal lions, seals, sharks and whales - suitable for Stages 1-3
It Takes a Rookery - an Xpedition from National Geographic- interactive site building on the concept of community
Virtual World Antarctica - from National Geographic - interactive site aimed at lower grades
Pipe Cleaner Penguins - from Arts and Crafts, FamilyFun.com - craft ideas for lower grades
