Comments on Cris' review of Gorilla in the Greenhouse
Gorilla in the Greenhouse
Description: A Children's cartoon about the North Pacific Gyre.
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I like it! I learned something I didn't know anything about. And, I think this is going to be a great venue for reaching the youth, giving them a great message they can share with their peers and family! Our kids are inheriting a planet in crisis...they will be the ones to restore and sustain it. Its now our responsibility to give them the knowledge and the tools they need to be our future change-makers.
These are the suggestions I've made:
Hopefully, this animated series is leading to table-top, computer and online games and educational tools, whether at home or school, to learn about all the other topics I assume GG will be addressing: climate change, waste reduction, pollution, water quality, renewable energy and conservation, sustainability, activism...
I'd like to see them create a Green Glossary, updating it with each episode.
I would like to know what age group they are targeting? On my monitor, the font on the website is way too small for young viewers..and old for that matter! LOL I would do a check for red/green color-blindness.
There is too much information crowded into some paragraphs - small bites better. Also, some of the language (vocabulary) is far too sophisticated for young viewers: example: Meet the GANG: "terse language"...text should be written for 3-5 grade level comprehension.
I suggested they should inform consumers about the content of their retail GG Stuff, including why they are eco-friendly. A factoid will support why its a better choice for the environment.
I'm looking forward to sharing the next episode with my young friends!
Cris' keywords: Green Gorilla, green house, video, children, kids, environment
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Jay G. says:
Thanks Chris B.
Our goal is to create many shows and all kinds of other media that helps kids think and act for a sustainable planet. Many things are in development right now about future issues and actions so I appreciate all of these thoughts.
Our audience is mainly tweens, but we think it is also appealing to kids as young as three, and the parents seem to be enjoying it as well. So also a work in progress.
As far as low-hanging fruit, I like the idea of a Green Glossary!
Best,
Jay