What do you think?
- How much did you know about beavers before this story? How did you know so much, or why did you know so little?
- What was the most surprising thing you learned watching/reading this story? Why did you find it surprising? How would you share what you’ve learn from this story with your friends and family?
- Do you think beavers matter? Why or why not?
- How have your opinions on beavers been influenced by media and pop culture?
- Do you think your perspectives on beavers have been shaped because of the media you’ve consumed in the past? How could you learn more about beavers - and different perspectives - about beavers going forward without it becoming a chore?
- How do beavers impact your world? If beavers disappeared from your region, how might it affect your life? Would it?
- Do you know if beavers live in your neighbourhood? If so, are they doing well? Are they threatened?
- What local decisions impact beavers? Are there any citizen science projects to help others learn about beavers in your area? Are there community research programs? Any stories about your local beavers? How might different careers influence the future of beavers?
- Do you think our society is making well informed decisions when it comes to beavers? Why do you think that? What would you do better?
- How might you be a better steward of beavers through your passions and hobbies?
- What do we not know when it comes to beavers in Mount Robson, or your community? Do we know enough, or do we need to know more about their role in the ecosystem and their value to biodiversity to make important decisions for people and nature? If so, what?
- Can you find a remarkable story, like the parachuting beaver story, of how humans tried to save a species from a region?
- Explain the interconnectedness of the beaver and the wolf. What would happen if the wolf disappeared from the ecosystem?
- What is a keystone species? What keystone species exist in and around your community? What is their role?
- What species would you choose to be the symbol of Canada? Why?
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